Bavaria Yacht Info
Member Forums => Modifications & Equipment => Topic started by: robbadgie on January 15 2023, 00:01
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Hi, we have a Cruiser 37. I’m planning to add a Windvane steering of some kind, which has to be offset due to the swim platform. Anyone have recommendations or suggestion for what I should look at?
Thanks!
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Hydrovane. you will see photos of one fitted to Bavarias, both 37 and 33 here hydrovane.com/galleries/dropdown/
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I think you'll need to add some serious reinforcement to the transom area to take the loads of a vane steering system. The GRP there is fairly thin.
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It is not actually. I was surprised how thick it was when we bored holes to fit emergency steps on the port side where the Hydrovane is normally fitted. I have no doubt some reinforcing will be required but it is very accessible. No doubt Hydrovane will advise exactly what is required.
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For what it's worth, we too have considered the options and hands down, Hydrovane wins. They have what I would consider to be a superior product and they are a wonderful company to speak with.
There is a video on YouTube by the sailing Millenial Falcon people where they walk through the product and the complete installation of Hydrovane. Check it out.
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It is not actually. I was surprised how thick it was when we bored holes to fit emergency steps on the port side where the Hydrovane is normally fitted.
I too drilled a big hole to fit emergency steps, and wasn't impressed by the thickness of the GRP.