Self-Steering Under Sail: Autopilot and Wind Steering Systems

All voyaging sailboats require some form of automatic steering to relieve shorthanded crew from having to steer every minute underway. Electric autopilots are the usual choice for weekending and coastal cruising; voyagers prefer the greater reliability and lower power draw of windvane systems and there are hybrids that offer the best of both worlds. This book explains it all, filling a large gap in the marine how-to literature.

** Contents **

The History of Self-Steering. Windvane Steering Systems versus Autopilot. Autopilots. Windvane Steering Systems. Types of Systems. Choosing a System. Synthesis of Autopilot and Windvane Systems. At a Glance. The Present Situation. Technical.

Peter Forthmann

Hard (Jul 1998) 160p. 136 Illus. 6 1/4 x 9 1/2

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