Whats the best windvane?

[Fi2010]

In the USA it’s more affordable to purchase a US made Monitor. Additionally, acquiring parts is particularly easy with Scanmar International. The company building the Monitor.

[Soundhaven]

Do you have a Ratcliffe wind vane?
If so, will you please send me any information you have about them? A manual would be excellent.
Noreenlight(@)gmail.com
Thank you.

[SVTatia]

Originally Posted by Soundhaven

Do you have a Ratcliffe wind vane?
If so, will you please send me any information you have about them? A manual would be excellent.
Noreenlight(@)gmail.com
Thank you.

I don't have one now (unfortunately), but I had one for many years until I sold the boat. Let me know which model you have and I'll dig some information on it.

[Soundhaven]

Originally Posted by SVTatia

I don't have one now (unfortunately), but I had one for many years until I sold the boat. Let me know which model you have and I'll dig some information on it.

I don't know which model I have. Here are some photos of the components:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/hzWUDjDvX5T7egMC7

https://photos.app.goo.gl/pnwz5TFUCFFFp2547

https://photos.app.goo.gl/LeVa45TiBii7w9jg9

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Tr99csaULQwmLvzE8

https://photos.app.goo.gl/WbbJUCYdnbxo7RqM9

[markpierce]

Had a wind vane knocked off the mast about 60 years ago crossing under the eastern end of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. It had worked well, but don't remember the builder/model.

[SVTatia]

Originally Posted by Soundhaven

I don't know which model I have. Here are some photos of the components:

This is the trim tab model made for transom-hung/outboard rudders. This is the same model I had and I logged 30K miles with one and absolutely no problems. I still have the documentation! I'll send you an email.

[SVTatia]

Originally Posted by markpierce

Had a wind vane knocked off the mast about 60 years ago crossing under the eastern end of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. It had worked well, but don't remember the builder/model.

Sorry for your loss of long ago, the ones we are talking about are installed at the transom where we can reach them for a quick repair.

[Don C L]

I have my old school vane for sale now (in classifieds) and it is the QME style but much bigger and much more professionally built. It is suited for something like a Westsail 32 that may not be convenient for a servo style vane off the stern.

[Dulls]

Originally Posted by mawtty

FLEMMING Servo Pendulum.
Jessica Watson used it in her solo circumnavigation.
Much superior to others for reliability and function.

Not really a helpful post all in all.....if you make a claim at least back it up.