{"id":28894,"date":"2023-02-11T05:00:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-11T12:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windpilot.com\/blog\/?page_id=28894"},"modified":"2023-02-11T05:00:34","modified_gmt":"2023-02-11T12:00:34","slug":"line-transfer-ratio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/windpilot.com\/blog\/press-tv\/service-tipps\/line-transfer-ratio\/","title":{"rendered":"Line transfer ratio"},"content":{"rendered":"

PACIFIC SEACRAFT 40 – WHEEL STEERING – LINE TRANSFER RATIO<\/strong>
\n\"\"23.01.2023 – SUPPORT REQUESTED via Garmin in Reach <\/strong><\/p>\n

Peter we are mid-atlantic and keep trying to make the wind vane and boat work together. Addressing weather helm on all points of sail. Getting used to double-ender cutter rig too. <\/p>\n

Also have a hunch our rack and pinion steering may be a bit stiff for the WP system and wheel adapter. I adjusted ring 345 to near bottom of pendulum arm. <\/p>\n

I feel like I\u2019d have to over tighten wheel adapter to prevent slipping. I\u2019ve been reluctant to do so per the Manual.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

my response some minutes later:
\nIf you can use \/ turn the wheel manually the Pacific will be better as it generating more power.<\/p>\n

Q.1 . how many turn between endlocks?
\nQ.2. emergency tiller available for transfer?<\/p>\n

Read manual: 1. set the vane angle 2. attach clutch at the ehwwel 3. fine adjustmens \/ trimm ONLY at the wheel, NEVER at the remote course setting at the vane itself.<\/p>\n

It turned out that the total number of turns between endlocks is
\nJUST 0,9 TURNS ONLY<\/strong><\/p>\n

I misspoke about wheel turning between rudder stops. It\u2019s 0.9 turns instead of 1.5.<\/strong> Please advise if this makes any difference in WP adjustments. Thank you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So, we found the reason about dissatisfaction !!!<\/strong>
\nCompare the encl. drawing please.
\n\"\"
\nHere the way to go: both ends of rope from wheel ending in single block<\/p>\n

both ropes from windpilot running THROUGH<\/strong> the new block … and getting fixed at sideward of the cockpit or pushpit.<\/p>\n

result: pulling double power \/ half way<\/strong><\/p>\n

and you will be satisfied from minute one!
\nregards
\npeter
\n\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

Success!<\/strong> Today we had the first good test of the Windpilot since we last communicated about the steering lines. The San Blas islands are short hops, so haven\u2019t sailed much distance. <\/p>\n

The extra blocks in the steering lines and extra wraps on the wheel seamed to do the trick. She steered steadily on a beam reach in 15-20 knots. In fact we were steering around shoals and small islands by just adjusting the maInsheet. So happy to finally experience the feeling and function we\u2019ve been after. <\/p>\n

I\u2019ll continue working with the WP and will be in touch if any issues arise. Happy to have had this positive success before our Pacific crossing begins in about a month.
\nThank you.
\nTodd<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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