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Y&B round windvane self steering system (90, 30, CA)

Y&B Variable windvane self steering system

Y&B Stretch (& UP)

Y&B KIT

1 595,00 € 1 785,00 € 2 030,00 € 995,00 €

Light weight and affordable windvane self steering system.

The best option if you want quick to fit affordable performance.

Please specify below

  • Vane base angle 90 or 30 degree upper mounting tube angle, or a specific custom angle (paid option)
  • The number of mounting tubes

Please refer to the Mister Vee brochure or ask Mister Vee for advice if unsure.what to choose

Light weight and affordable windvane self steering system.

Y&B Variable allows you to choose the angles for the upper mounting tubes during mounting, to best suit your boat.

Allows High mounting with extra parts.

Light weight and affordable windvane self steering system with extended vane base

If your scoop is very long or your rudder extends far back, or you require the systems mast to be above the deck or tiller.

Kit for self assembly, most parts are in a rough unfinished state.

If you want the most affordable high performance windvane self steering and don't mind putting in some work, this is the self steering system for you.

Once finished Y&B kit is mechanically identical to Y&B standard.

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Features:
Weight About 10 kgs/22 Lbs About 10 kgs/22 Lbs About 10 kgs/22 Lbs About 10 kgs/22 Lbs
Mounting system Pre made upper mounting tube angle at 30, 90 or custom angle Super versatile, suitable for almost every transom, with or without a transom hung rudder. Upper mounting tube angle chosen during mounting. May require an extra mounting tube Super versatile, suitable for almost every transom, with or without a transom hung rudder. Upper mounting tube angle chosen during mounting. May require an extra mounting tube Pre made upper mounting tube angle at 90 degrees
Upper mounting tube angle Choose either 90 & 30 degrees as standard, other angles optional extra Variable, choose during mounting Variable, choose during mounting 90 degrees as standard, other angles optional extra
Upside Down Windvane Standard, with super easy engage/disengage Standard, with super easy engage/disengage Standard, with super easy engage/disengage Standard, with super easy engage/disengage
Mast Glass fiber/epoxy, unfinished Glass fiber/epoxy, unfinished Glass fiber/epoxy, unfinished Glass fiber/epoxy, unfinished
Bearings Acetal/glass ball bearings Acetal/glass ball bearings Acetal/glass ball bearings Acetal/glass ball bearings
Pendulum rudder Glass fiber/epoxy foam, requires painting to protect from uv Glass fiber/epoxy foam, requires painting to protect from uv Glass fiber/epoxy foam, requires painting to protect from uv Pre fabricated plywood, requires building with epoxy OR glass fiber/epoxy foam, requires finishing and painting to protect from uv (paid option)
Overload protection on pendulum rudder Standard, releases completely Standard, releases completely Standard, releases completely Standard, releases completely
Pre-assembled Yes, as far as compact shipping allows Yes, as far as compact shipping allows Yes, as far as compact shipping allows Only if that saves time in packaging
Estimated assembly or build time 1 hour 1 hour 10-40 hours, depending on skills and how far you want to go with finishing
Warranty 2 years on parts + 13 months "It will steer your boat" 2 years on parts + 13 months "It will steer your boat" 2 years on parts + 13 months "It will steer your boat" 2 years on parts (except plywood pendulum rudder), no \"It will steer your boat\"
Availability February-March delivery (Order before January) February-March delivery (Order before January) February-March delivery (Order before January) February-March delivery (Order before January)
Extended vanebase Standard distance 200 mm Standard distance 200 mm Extended to 500 mm, other dimensions optional Standard distance 200 mm
Support Email, phone, video call Email, phone, video call Email, phone, video call Forum only
Covered gears, to protect from UV radiation Included as standard Included as standard Included as standard Paid option