WIND VANE self-steering - how we use ours when sailing

[@ratandmonkey2982]

I'm always impressed by the quality of your animations.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

always good to hear from you, thanks so much

[@sevenseas360]

Great job explaining the mechanics in a simple way with easy to follow examples keep up the good work

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

amazing feedback, thanks so much

[@stefflus08]

Thanks for this, it was excellent. I never understood the hydrovane, but so it was like I suspected, like the gain in a transistor. Or an opamp with feedback. Genius, it takes little energy to turn the hydrovane but it puts out a lot of energy.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

agreed, it is such an amazing piece of engineering, and conserves so much energy compared to an auto-pilot. Thanks for watching and leaving such positive feedback

[@Naonartok]

Great quality of animation 👍
Most aspects of the system are well explained, except of transmission of the movement beetwin the vane and the trim blade 🤔

[@adrianlemcke7277]

You produce excellent instructional videos that are easy to follow and understand with only minimal knowledge. What software do you use to produce the models and animations?
Thanks Adrian
Canberra.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Hi Adrian, thanks so much... I use Blender3D... there are also some tutorials on our channel we just released to get folks started, check them out. Thanks for the comments, much appreciated

[@davecaissy3664]

well done ! keep developping your excellent videos

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

will do, thanks so much for your positive feedback

[@gregg6282]

Good explanation and great graphics

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

so good to hear, thanks for your motivating feedback

[@craignewcombe1178]

Great channel. What about sheet to tiller steering ?

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

yes!!! great idea... working on some electrics, maybe after

[@adrianfernandezbaumann8055]

Thanks

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much for watching

[@adamrogozinski2577]

Very professional . Thanks

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much for your great feedback and positive contribution to the channel

[@yesyoga]

Wow! Interesting. Well done!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

once again, thanks so much. We really appreciate your support

[@mitchflanigan1546]

Do you have any videos on windvane setups for sailboats with a wheel?

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

myself personally, no... but can be done

[@HDXBear]

Excellent content / Thank you

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thank you, much appreciated

[@noopy24]

I love your channel !!!!!!!! 😊

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

love your comments !!!!!!

[@bmonteiro5]

Great video! Thanks

[@johnm41]

Great!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thank you, much appreciated

[@2Fast4You-636]

Great video!

[@bcsbrown1]

This is an amazing explanation! Really nice work! Are there any differences or concerns when using it to go downwind instead of upwind?

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks for your awesome comments... upwind is certainly easier. As you sail downwind, your apparent wind decreases so in low winds it can be a bit tricky. This requires good sail trim/wing-on-wing sailing.

[@sakuradag4978]

Thanks.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks for watching and commenting

[@abrahanlasser]

Love it

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

amazing, thank you