Servohelm self-steering / wind vane

[robinm 2]

Hi guys,

 

A good friend gave us a self-steering unit to try on our boat, a "servohelm" unit made by Trans Terrain Ltd in Christchurch.  I am keen on finding some more information about this unit, most specifically how the vane attaches to the pivoting part at the top of the upright section, as it appears I am missing some small parts.

 

Does anybody have any experience with, or information on these self steering systems?

 

Thanks,

Robin

[vic008 17]

Hi, sorry cant help, never heard of that one. Any chance of a photo.

[erice 732]

a quick google only turns up the company address

 

480 Selwyn Street 
8011 Christchurch - Addington 
Canterbury - South Island - New Zealand

 

 

http://www.infobel.com/en/newzealand/trans_terrain_limited/addington/NZ100506036/businessdetails.aspx

 

but as above, most of these mechanical systems are various versions of each other

 

so pics of what you've got would be a good start

 

then others could direct you to similar systems

 

speaking of which

 

i have an old windpilot atlantik 4? 

 

 

in the garage that needs a new permanently down servo rudder made and mounted on the heavy SS shaft

 

cost me $50 as a project for a boat now gone

 

$50 or a bottle of rum if anyone wants it

[jonathan 4]

I would be keen to take a look at that unit   Peter 021380611

[jonathan 4]

Eric now has RUM...   and I am now looking for a rudder.....

 

anyone got an old  rudder sitting around in a shed?