This is the third video about the Cape Horn Windvane.
For Part 1 visit: [ Ссылка ]
For Part 2 visit: [ Ссылка ]
In Episode 4 of Season 6 I explain how the Cape Horn Windvane steers the Far Reach. the explanation of how a horizontal axis servo pendulum windvane work are germane to all horizontal axis servo pendulum self steering windvanes including the Monitor and Ares wind vanes. All these windvanes work well and have safely steered boats all over the world for many decades. However, in addition to its small, light-weight, and elegant design the Cape Horn as three distinct advantages over other wind vanes. (1) There are no gears to break or bearings to corrode; (2) it is made of one metal--SS 316 so there is no chance for galvanic corrosion, and (3) the control lines can be lead below deck to the steering quadrant eliminating the lines from interfering with activities in the cockpit.
The photo of the Hydrovane windvane was from the Hydrovane website and used within the educational provisions of "Fair Use."
The photo of Yves Gelinas, the maps of his voyage, and the photo of the Albert 30 Jean du Sud were provided by and used with the permission of Yves Gelnias.
All other photos and video were taken by me.
The Far Reach is highly modified Cape Dory 36 I built from a gutted hull and deck over a six year period in a shed in our backyard in North Carolina. This was a complete rebuild retaining only the hull, deck, portlights, hatches, and a few cleats. Click here for a video summarizing the rebuild:
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In Season 5 I singlehanded the Far reach from North Carolina to the Virgin Islands in December 2021. It was my third voyage in the Far Reach to the Virgin Islands. In May of 2022 I single-handed the Far Reach back home to NC via the offshore route, a non stop voyage of about 1,440 Nautical miles.
In the previous Season 4 episodes I shared what it took to rebuild our 36' sailboat from a complete gutted hull and deck into my ideal voyaging boat, installed a small inboard Diesel engine with a folding propeller, and made some additional improvements to the Far Reach. Click here for a video on a from scratch installation of an inboard diesel engine including shaft long and folding two blades propeller: [ Ссылка ]
Previous episodes recap:
Season 1, Episode 1, contains a short synopsis of a six year total rebuild of the Far Reach from a gutted bare hull. I also double hand the Far Reach offshore with my sister from NC to the BVI.
In Season 2, I single-hand the Far Reach from Sint Maarten back to NC.
In Season 3, I share my Single-handed voyage from NC to the BVI as well as from the VI back to NC.
In Season 4, I detailed the original rebuild of the Far Reach then the planning and installation of a small diesel engine with a folding propeller. I concluding by sharing some additional modifications and upgrades as well as trouble shooting the Cape Horn windvane.
To learn more about the rebuilding of the Far Reach: [ Ссылка ]
To read about this voyage, and many others, including additional modifications and updates to the Far Reach since her launch in 2015: [ Ссылка ]
For more information on the Stimson Bow Roof Shed visit [ Ссылка ]
If you have questions or stories to share about your own voyages feel free to post them in the comment section. Happy sailing.
