Started mounting the wind vane self-steering mechanism. It is a used Norvane unit from another Albin Vega, like Pequod. The challenge is holding it over the water at the right height to figure out where to drill the holes. Wind vanes are generally preferred over autopilots for small sailboats on offshore passages because they do not use any electricity. They do require much more attention to sail trim and the overall balance of the sails and helm. This unit will be able to steer in most conditions, allowing time to cook food, take a nap, and make repairs.
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