“The best and most necessary piece of equipment
you could have found is the S 470 self steering.”
South Atlantic S 470
Our South Atlantic S 470 works according to the servo pendulum rudder system.
It uses the Wind and the force of the water flowing past the ship in motion. Our South Atlantic S 470 is the only system on the market specially designed for small ocean-going yachts.
With a record weight of only 23 kilograms, the Sout Atlantic S 470 also fits the light stern structure of a modern, fast ocean-going yacht!
Thanks to modern and high-strength materials, the South Atlantic is at the same time more stable than most heavy systems from other manufacturers!
South Atlantic S 470
Our South Atlantic S 470 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 470, is specially designed for ocean-going yachts from 36 ft. to 60 ft.
Advantages of our
S 470 Self-Steering
" 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).
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!
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