Cape Horn Wind Vane Complete Installation - [Uma Gear Review]
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- Опубліковано 17 гру 2017
- Here's a complete install video of our new Cape Horn Wind Vane
capehorn.com/
We probably should have gone over this in the video. We've spent the last two years, researching and looking into pretty much every brand of vane out there. I think our decision boils down to 3 main points.
1: Aesthetics.
We LOVE how clean and well designed the Cape Horn is. No external lines, no extra pipes and hardware hanging off the back. It just looks GOOD and functions even better. Sure, that means it takes a bit longer to instal, but, you only have to install it once! Each unit is custom made to fit your boat like a well tailored suit. They can adapt them to mount on any transom in almost any position.
2: No external rudder.
There is a running myth, that if you have a vane with it's own rudder that it can act as a "back up" if your main rudder is ever damaged. But, to us, that logic doesn't hold. Because unless the vane rudder is removed when your main one is damaged, it will most likely get damaged as well. Our rudder has a full skeg, and several is a full foot or two above the keel, so we would have to drift backwards into a cliff in order for it to be damaged. In which case the wind vane would be gone too!
3: Others reviews.
We've read many blogs, forums, comments, and listened to people talk about their own wind vane experience, and we've heard many people complain about how their wind vane functions. "It's picky", "it only works in certain conditions", "it's hard to adjust or trim properly". Most of the boats we've talked to who have a vane installed never seem to use it, because an electronic pilot is so much "easier". Now, we haven't seen as many Cape Horns out there, but the few people we've talked to, and the many comments we've read about them, not one complaint or trouble with them. That to us may have been the most important factor in our decision. They just seem to WORK! If your sails a well balance and trimmed, the Cape Horn will steer you though anything.
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Love the "how to" videos. It gives a dynamic perspective of the reality of cruising life. Not every adventure has to be recreational.
The adventure and touring videos are nice, but I really love the videos about what it takes to own a boat. Glad you shared the details!
High points for no music to distract, just impressive work!
LOL there was music: it was so tastefully done you didn't even notice it!
Love this video! Great job! My heart was racing with the screws install over the water!
That's really interesting Dan! Louise and Chris on SV Passage, your current neighbours who thank you whole heartedly for the kind return of our windward cockpit cushion!
I always park the dingy cross under where I am working just in case I drop that one of a kind metric screw.
I'm surprised you didn't build a wooden donut where the big tube goes through the transom for added strength and peace of mind. Is there not much force on that tube?
Checking with only a 1/4" hole through the transom was genius. Making a wood plug to neck down the hole size on that rotating piece so you could check accurately, priceless. Dude...you have the skills of 1% of the 1%. It's crazy how good you are. Being mechanically inclined is critical to being able to do what you guys do. It's either that or be very wealthy!
How could anyone not be interested is this install. Brilliant episode of a beautifully made piece of equipment. They are fascinating in the way they work.
I find these "making" videos very interesting. Thanks for sharing them.
Really really love and benefit highly from all of your DIY videos, & DIY moments within regular videos! Because of you, I've got a better drill & have made my first bolt holes in the aluminum of my solar panel rack! Adding a new pair to my 20-year old Siemens panels... And, an oscillating multi-tool for attacking gelcoat stress fractures around the stanchions when the panels are up & running! I wonder how far the ripple effect from your demo videos has gone... We wouldn't be Us without You guys! Much love & gratitude!
Love the clean install, will definitely keep this in mind when I install a wind vane on my boat.
Awesome overview! Perfect amount of detail while keeping a good video flow. Looking forward to more updates on how well it works!
I absolutely love the install vids , just seeing how things go together. good luck and stay safe
I love install videos, thanks for making this one!
Dan, I remain amazed by your craftsmanship.
Thanks for the technical update! Love them and we're glad you do 'em.
That was very interesting. I thoroughly enjoy the mix of your well shot videos eg the travel and visits of the places; and the do your self informative episodes. Happy sailing Uma crew in the new year. Greetings from Oz. Cheers
Very impressive, Dan. I think both your and Kika's degree serves you well in so many ways.
Excellent stuff guys. Well done getting it all together and not dropping anything in the drink ;)
Sailing Nanji just put on a wind vane and now your video, must be the week for wind vanes! You'll love it!
Heck of a lot of detail and effort put into this video. Love it guys! I'm sure it'll help out a lot of people. :) Take care!
Great job love the video really nice work on your pre planning and set out for install, I watch a nd follow a few sailing channels and most do it yourself types are quiet ruff when installing equipment is was impressive to see you at work again and very similar to your motor mount install excellent work. Keep up the great work thanks Darrin Carter Australia
This cape horn design rings true to me. I've seen it before, and I always wondered about it. I think it's a great way to go.
Thanks for this video, keep the "technical" ones coming!
I am so happy you guys finally got your wind vane, but i was lil bit shocked because i was expecting Dan crafting his own wind vane, which i am 100 % Dan can craft anything he really wants to if he put his mind to, but i am sure in the future Dan will craft and patent his own wind vane design . can wait but till that time come, Happy Sailing Guys, and thank you guys so much for everything.
A great installation Dan,attention to all the details👍You didn't mention anything about sealing the outside of the transom,but I'm sure that you took care of it.Happy sailing and fair weather👍😊
Good video Dan. I watch all Uma video's, but I think I missed this one, and as usual it was awesome. I am expecting to purchase a Cape Horn wind vane some time soon. Sail on!
Thank you so much for doing this video was really interested in seeing how you'd done the instalation, devvil's always in the details! Commented on your other video how little hesitation you apparently had in drilling a hole in the back of your boat - good to hear your first comment about how nerve wracking it was! That bolt on a string trick is very nifty!
Dang! I’ve been watching you this past year and was looking into the wind vane steering system and uma popped up. Perfect explanation and install.
... loved this video ... I'm binge watching trying to catch up ... never had an opportunity to use a wind vane myself and thoroughly enjoyed watching and getting answers to question I've had ... fair winds and following seas ...
Excellent video team Uma. Can't wait to see it in action.
Great informative episode team! You will get through so many books while sailing now!
Nicely done... I appreciate the detailed video instructions. It brings the Cape Horn written instructions to life. I bought a Cape Horn a couple of years ago and will be installing it in the spring next year, in a marina (thankfully).
Great, thorough video. The operation of these devices always looked so confusing before watching your video. Your workmanship was first class. 👌
Hi Dan, thx for this video I was hesitating between a Cap Horn and a Sailomat but you convinced me to take the Cap Horn which seems to be really the best wind vane.
Thanks Dan - really enjoyed it. As ever, it's some of the little tips & tricks that I get the most from - eg, cross sawing the back of that block to get more epoxy on it. Great stuff!
I wish I had half the amount of knowledge/understanding you do on mechanics and craftsmanship.
Hey Dan - impressive installation & well done, I still do not get 100% how it works but it seams like a awesome thing to have installed - very interesting - thanks for sharing & fair winds!
Love love love boat work videos! Very informative and entertaining, thanks guys you all are awesome
thank you for this. Fascinating to watch installation and even I could understand!
Excellent and pretty concise instructional vid. Who needs a dock?
Look forward to seeing it in action on a future episode.
Very interesting to see the install. Glad you didn’t have to dive for a screw.
What a coincidence. I watched 3 sailing videos today, Sailing Uma and Sainling Nandi both installed weather veins. Both different but very good work by you both.
Always wondered how those things worked. Thanks for the detailed install and explanation which makes it all come together. Fair Winds...
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope it wan't "over-explained"
Not at all, it was perfect!
Nice job, good explanation. I will never be on a boat because of an inner ear problem but you make it all interesting....James
I have no intention of fitting a vane but I really enjoyed this video. Keep the coming.
Great video...... I have seen plenty of wind vanes but this is the first time I have seen a quadrant mounting.... I found it really interesting.
I like the sailing vids, but the diy are my favorites. Cheers!
I keep rewatching. You have increase d the quality of my own work. My projects have nothing to do with sailing.
Is it weird to comment on something loaded almost five years ago which hasn't had any other comment in two years? I found your channel a few months ago. After watching a couple of recent steps, I rewound the tape and started from the beginning. Since this is my first comment/contact, let me say I watch a fair amount of UA-cam content and your channel is my favorite. Truly. Now for the reason of my comment. Tell me I'm wrong here, but when you were installing the last piece, the cap over the aft end of the shaft, you referenced the thick section goes to port. Said it twice while pointing to starboard then installed it with the thick side to starboard. I read through previous comments to see if anyone else asked about this. Is my perspective off here? Just good natured ribbing if I'm right. In Dan's defense, he was pointing left when he referenced port, but he was facing the stern.
Wouldn’t surprise me. I still flip them all the time.
What a great way to take the stress out of sailing long distances! Your explanation seemed really simple but I, personally would never attempt a project of this kind due to it's complexities!
I have tied my Jib Sheet off to a tiller for self steering with the wind. It ties on the opposite of what you think it would and of course, your boat will change direction if / when the wind changes direction. Very cool and well done video. Thanks for the info.
Great video Dan, as usual you did excellent work. Merry Christmas to y'all from Texas.
Interesting, informative and very well put together. Thank you both. I am sure this will prove a real boon on passages.
Love your work guys! Such great video... I have just realise I will keep my monitor wind vane and give it a go!
Amazing piece of engineering.
That's great that you got the vain. Nicely done
Fantastic video, keep it up! Love the technical stuff mixed in!
With the combination of the Cape-Horn and Dan's video instructions, one should have zero problems on this installation. These instructions took extra work while doing this installation. so thank you guys. I checked this unit out when you first mentioned it and I compared it to other brands.....I would chose the Cape-Horn unit as well. I really like that you can attach a small inexpensive autopilot control arm to this units servo rudder and use its power to move the main rudder.
Great video Dan!
The explanation of the install, and the quality of the video both were very high.
The little woman (my wife )likes it too!
If you ever get tired of cruising, and With those great McGiver skills, you might consider running a boatyard in your future life.
Regards
Ed n Gina
Not only a great video but I loved all the attention you pay to detail and explained every single item and what it does and how it was attached. I used to rewrite telecom instruction manuals for my clients so I appreciate the attention to details. Never assume someone knows anything when explaining something! HA! BTW...Nandji just installed there wind vane today as well. It's officially WIND VANE DAY! Ü PEACE OUT!
Not fair, you made it seem so easy ! With that said, it was worth every drop of our nervous sweat when we cut the huge hole in the transom and installed ours. Like yours, ours has been flawless. The only issue we have ever had is that the top of the tower (the plastic ring) can get loose in really bad chop and start getting pushed up. After consulting with Yves we just retightened and now we keep an eye on it (with a screwdriver by the helm to be able to fix it rapidly if needed). After ~7000 NM we are still in love with it !
Nice Video Dan, I've been looking at the Cape horn for my ferro Endurance, although drilling a 2" hole through the hull would probably take three days :)
Very interesting, I just watched a HydroVane install from Sailing Nandji. I know yours was way more technical but the hydrovane install looked like mostly everything on the transom, with only the backing plate on the inside. Great Video BTW, like to see those ..fair winds my fellow Canadian.
Great job you made the whole process look easy well done
the string/screw you did was amazing to look at haha
Great video, love you tinkering with the boat. Also windvanes are amazing to me, "simple" mechanical self steering without electronics. Only downside, they make the stern look a bit cluttered which I could live with (though your Cape Horn looks quite clean for a windvane install).
Awesome install video and very well explained.
I had one of the first Cap Horns 20 yearsago when Eves was just starting out. I installed it on my Hans Christian 38. It worked great upwind and downwind in all wind strengths. I think my installation might’ve taken four days and I was at a dock. But working up to drilling that first hole in the hull is what took me the longest amount of time.
You can also hook an electric tiller pilot up to it to steer when motoring, but I guess you don’t need that feature.
Yes, the build up to drilling that hole was definitely the hardest part.
I enjoyed your video very much. You seem particularly squared away and, because of this, I was quite surprised to see a wheel on your boat rather than a much better, far more reliable, and less expensive tiller.
I’m watching this in 2019 just before your North Atlantic crossing. You look so young.
I amazed you didn't drop anything into the water during install like tools nuts or bolts. Great job.
Excellent episode. I installed a windvane just over a year ago (different brand, but exactly the same 'servo rudder' principle). Expensive, but the best upgrade I have even made to the boat. I did a solo 550 mile trip earlier in 2017. I used the windvane all the time, at all points of sail, and it made the trip a real relaxing pleasure. I only steer to park the boat nowadays. Looking forward to seeing it in action.
Thats great to hear, which one did you go with?
Whaaaaaat Sailing Uma stickers on Amazon!?!?!?
I just bought 3 last night with my order. I also left you guys the first review comment.
You guys are a Huge inspiration to me. Keep it up Kika and Dan!!
Awe. Thanks!!! Hope you like them!
i have a south atlantic. nice work!
Nice work Dan
Excellent job dan! Great video guys.
Very interesting autopilot contraption and great maticulas job ✅
fantastic job guys, very relevant and beautifully explained and demonstrated: thanks again
OMG!! Here is The King of "MacGyvering"!! Congrat´s
That had to be the best install ever.. I learned so much.. Thx Dan great video...
Excellent job and interesting to watch. Sailing Nanji just installed their wind vane to.
Stevie FordRanger just watched theirs back to back with this one. Interesting to see the difference -my gut feeling is that although this is a more complex design, it would cope better if you were caught with too much sail up. Id be worried that the boat would round up too easily with the other type. Anyway great vid :-)
It's international wind Vale day!
us too ! nandjis looked great, and we watched the companies yt video on it, simple idea.
Thanks guys, great video.
Best video yet , thank you very much for making this
Great work...as usual. Make sure you name your new crew member. Fair winds and Merry Christmas!
Love the work and project videos.
Wow! Looks like an amazing system. Super well thought through and it just looks so clean. Of course you need to watch out for what you put down in the lazarette now but so worth it to have reliable steering! Great explanation Dan!
Thanks Tony!!! It works SOOOO well too! Couldn't be happier!
Ps. how do you like this early access thing???
Its great! Just nice to feel a little special on your list of anxious viewers. Actually interested to hear more about your windvane and how it works. I was seriously interested and actually contacted them years ago. I had my eyes on Alberg 30 at the time. Great to hear it worked well on your trip to Columbia. Let me know when you start headed up to Mexico!
Will do! I'm sure you'll see MUCH more of the windvane in coming Steps. Our sail to Columbia was quite epic!
Very interesting, thank you, looking forward to the future videos seeing it in action.
This will be interesting to follow! Great vid!
First the flag, then the windvane, Uma's getting more Canadian with each passing week. What a beautifully engineered piece of gear. I guess they've worked out all the bugs in the last 40 years.
Nice people. An incredibly DYI couple. They do need a wind gen on an adjustable swing arm to help charge their batteries. What a great device for steering a sail boat.. Watch their videos and give them your support
The first time I understand how this thing works.. Great!
Very good DIY install video.
This is why I follow you... great job!
That's a stunning bit of kit and really simple. Really enjoyed this "more techy" detailed install vid. I'dve definitely have dropped those fiddly wee screws in the drink....
You make it look simple: I never jumped out of perfectly flying aircraft no drilled holes in a non-leaking boat so I can imagine how traumatic drilling a really big hole in the hull:) Cheers and excellent video.
Entatching the last bit, huh ? very important to do that..
Nice system , guys, thanks for the info.
Great video. I'm trying to decide which self steering unit to invest in, they are very expensive for what they are so that's why I say "invest in". Your's seems simple enough to operate and install. I'll be very interested in seeing how she works on a long passage and how much fiddle you have to do to get it operating correctly underway! Again, great video!
( Keke, you should keep this one - he's super useful x ) That's the best design for autohelm I've seen
Super ! Très instructif.
Outil indispensable pour des longues traversées.
Dan, I Hate/Love watching you work because of my problems. When you held something over the transom, I was sure you were going to drop it; because I knew I would. That being said I take back the hate because I don't like the word or the feeling. Keep up to good work, I am back sailing (vicariously) through you guys.
No nuts, bolts or tools overboard: Bravo 👏
Excellent Job !!!! Keep up the great work.
My boat would be a submarine if I tried that, sweet skillz Dan.