V Foreword [ di Jimmy Cornell ] VI Preface VII Introduction 1 1 The history of sellf-steering 1 The first winvane steering system 3 The first cockpit autopilot 4 2 Windvane steering systems versus autopilots 4 Why autopilots? 6 3 Autopilots 6 How they work 7 Cockpit autopilots for tiller steering 7 Cockpit autopilots for wheel steering 8 Inboard autopilots 8 The three modules of an inboard autopilot 13 Integrated systems 15 The windvane transducer 15 Power consumption 18 Range of adjustment of an autopilot 19 The limits of autopilots 21 Autopilots for different purposes 26 Choosing an autopilot 27 4 Windvane steering systems 27 The windvane 31 The linkage 31 The rudder 33 Damping 38 5 Types of systems 38 Windvane-only systems 38 Auxiliary rudder systems 44 Trim-tab-on-auxiliary-rudder systems 47 Trim-tab-on-main-rudder systems 48 Servo-pendulum systems 73 Double rudder systems 78 The ultimate limits of windvane steering 81 6 Choosing a system 81 Materials 83 D/Y construction 84 Building a new boat 88 Types of boat 95 Swim ladders, swim platforms and davits 97 Mounting a windvane gear 97 Vessel size 98 Man overboard function 100 Summary 101 7 Combination systems 101 Combining autopilot and windvane steering systems 103 Power generator/autopilot hybrid 107 8 At a glance 107 System comparison: autopilots versus windvane steering systems 108 The ultimate limits of self-steering 110 9 The present situation 111 Trends 112 Practical tips 114 Distribution 115 10 Technical information 115 Technical specifications of selected cockpit autopilots 116 The 12 types of windvane steering system 118 Summary of the 12 types of windvane steering system 120 Technical data of selected windvane steering systems 122 11 A to Z of manufacturers 122 Autopilots 125 Windvane steering systems 142 Appendix: Systems manufacturers 142 Autopilots 144 MOB systems 144 Windvane steering systems 146 Index 147 _
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2050 Förthmann, Peter Christian ( - ) Förthmann, Peter Christian ( - ) Förthmann, Peter Christian
Sandison, Chris ( - ) Sandison, Chris ( - ) Sandison, Chris
Cornell, Jimmy ( - ) Cornell, Jimmy ( - ) Cornell, Jimmy
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