Y&B Variable KIT windvane self steering system
Light weight and affordable windvane self steering system, kit for self assembly, most parts are in a rough unfinished state.
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 | 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 |
Pre-assembled | Yes, as far as compact shipping allows |
Estimated assembly or build time | 10-40 hours, depending on skills and how far you want to go with finishing |
Warranty | 2 years on parts (except pendulum rudder), no "It will steer your boat" |
Availability | February-March delivery (Order before January) |
Extended vanebase | Standard distance 200 mm |
Support | Within Mister Vee website |
Covered gears, to protect from UV radiation | Included as standard |
More info
If you want an affordable high performance windvane self steering with versatile mounting system and don't mind putting in some work, this is the self steering system for you.
Y&B Variable allows you to choose the angles for the upper mounting tubes during mounting, to best suit your boat.