Y&B Variable windvane self steering system
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.
Data sheet
Weight | About 10 kgs/22 Lbs |
Mounting system | 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 |
Upper mounting tube angle | Variable, choose during mounting |
Upside Down Windvane | Standard, with super easy engage/disengage |
Mast | Glass fiber/epoxy, unfinished |
Bearings | Acetal/glass ball bearings |
Pendulum rudder | Glass fiber/epoxy foam, requires painting to protect from uv |
Overload protection on pendulum rudder | Standard, releases completely |
Pre-assembled | Yes, as far as compact shipping allows |
Estimated assembly or build time | 1 hour |
Warranty | 2 years on parts + 13 months "It will steer your boat" |
Availability | February-March delivery (Order before January) |
Extended vanebase | Standard distance 200 mm |
Support | Email, phone, video call |
Covered gears, to protect from UV radiation | Included as standard |
More info
With the optional "High mounting" parts you can situate this system for instance above deck height instead of slightly below, or above a transom hung rudder instead of behind it.
Please ask Mister Vee for advice if unsure.