South Atlantic S 440

South Atlantic S 301

Our South Atlantic S 440 works according to the servo pendulum rudder system. It uses the Wind and the force of the water flowing past the ship in motion.

"Izabel Pimentel chose the South Atlantic S 440 as her Self Steering WindVane on her new Solo Non-Stop Round the World Challenge! "

South Atlantic S 440, is specially designed for ocean-going yachts from 30 ft. to 40 ft.

Advantages of our Self-Steering Wind vane
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" Adjustable windvane (for strong or light wind)
" Adjustable power transmission
" Easy to start and stop operating
" Lift up swinging rudder, + - 170 degrees
" Protection against overloading
"Autopilot option: a pin fitting for an Autohelm or
Simrad cockpit autopilot is provided on the windvane arm
" Detachable rudder

Adaptability of our self steering gear
"Length of air vane mast, pendulum shaft and tiller arm
customised to fit each individual boat.

Strength and Durability
South Atlantic, uses a 100% sea water resistant alloy.
South Atlantic grants a lifetime guarantee against damage
in the material (aluminium).

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Bearings
"We use sliding bearings: they need no upkeep and run softly.
Demand for spare bearings is almost man-existing!

Materials
" Sea water resistant aluminium,
" POM bearings.
" Servo rudder,polyethylene Rotational Molding
" 6 mm polycarbonate vane

Bearings
"We use sliding bearings: they need no upkeep and run softly.
Demand for spare bearings is almost man-existing!

Weight
ca. 17 Kilos

LOA
Series S-440: up to 12 m / 40 ft

Displacement
Series S-440: up to 10.000 kg

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