Wind-Vane Self-Steering: How to Plan and Make Your Own - Hardcover

Bill Belcher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0877421587 ISBN 13: 9780877421580

Publisher: International Marine Publishing, 1982

Synopsis

Belcher really did "write the book" on self steering systems and provides simple to follow diagrams and patterns for vertical, horizontal, and servo-pendulum systems. Even if you're not planning on building your own, it's nice to understand the basic concepts of what they do, how they work, and the pros and cons of the different systems. If you do decide to get this book, remember that some of the more simplistic designs can be scaled down and rigged on a dinghy for almost no money at all. A few bucks in plywood and some pvc pipes could get you a small self steering system. Don't worry about trying to build a servo-pendulum system for your 50' sailboat right off the bat. Start simple, start easy. Bill Belcher's book helps you do that. ( Amazon customer)

About this edition

• Publisher: International Marine Publishing
• Publication date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0877421587
• ISBN 13: 9780877421580
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128