I have an Aries Wind Vane, but have no idea what it is for or how to use it. I can google it, but if there is anyone around Coffs Harbour who can give me some pointers would be appreciated. I understand that it is mostly used for long passages.

Hi McNaughtical, is the Aries already fitted to the boat?

I am looking to do a big singlehanded trip later this year, I fitted a Raymarine EV100 a few months ago but talking to the guys at the marina they advise getting another complete Raymarine kit as a backup or get an Aries or Monitor wind vane.

I think the Aries might be the easier system to fit, But I could be wrong?

Anyway, I'm on the lookout for one of the above vanes, so if someone on here can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.

HG02 said..

Propwalk said..
Hi McNaughtical, is the Aries already fitted to the boat?

I am looking to do a big singlehanded trip later this year, I fitted a Raymarine EV100 a few months ago but talking to the guys at the marina they advise getting another complete Raymarine kit as a backup or get an Aries or Monitor wind vane.

I think the Aries might be the easier system to fit, But I could be wrong?

Anyway, I'm on the lookout for one of the above vanes, so if someone on here can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.

I am the same Propwalk be looking for this year or next
They come up in here some times but you would have to post it back here from over seascruisenews.net

Yes, Propwalk, I think it is fitted already. The previous owner sailed her over from Florida and used it. I also have an ordinary autohelm, that just keeps you to whatever bearing you are on when you hit the button.
I have a Raymarine GPS CHartplotter that is still in it's box needing to be installed. I'm not at all electrically talented.

HG02 said..

McNaughtical said..

HG02 said..

Propwalk said..
Hi McNaughtical, is the Aries already fitted to the boat?

I am looking to do a big singlehanded trip later this year, I fitted a Raymarine EV100 a few months ago but talking to the guys at the marina they advise getting another complete Raymarine kit as a backup or get an Aries or Monitor wind vane.

I think the Aries might be the easier system to fit, But I could be wrong?

Anyway, I'm on the lookout for one of the above vanes, so if someone on here can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.

I am the same Propwalk be looking for this year or next
They come up in here some times but you would have to post it back here from over seascruisenews.net

Yes, Propwalk, I think it is fitted already. The previous owner sailed her over from Florida and used it. I also have an ordinary autohelm, that just keeps you to whatever bearing you are on when you hit the button.
I have a Raymarine GPS CHartplotter that is still in it's box needing to be installed. I'm not at all electrically talented.

Mc Naught
you could try and google how to install you GOS it will give you some clues
So its about time you started getting some electrical clues McNaughtical There would be a few on here that would have the same Raymarine GPS plotter so ask away.

I'm not at my boat at the moment, but I think mine is a RAymarine C120. I have just found a site to download installation manual etc, but not sure how I'll go with that.

See I told you so there some good informative people in here and Ramona is one of them
And thanks for the link also Ramona

southace said..

HG02 said..
See I told you so there some good informative people in here and Ramona is one of them

Oh you already knew this nice young/old lady!

Not at all South Ace
But I'm a believer in if you don't know ask and learn and when the chips are down you can fix it your self

McNaughtical said..

southace said..

HG02 said..
See I told you so there some good informative people in here and Ramona is one of them

Oh you already knew this nice young/old lady!

Eh leave off with the old bit!!

I just had springs bursting out my head reading the online installation manual.

welcome Mcnaughtical . another option may be to find an auto electrician or three . get a price from a couple of them , then help the contractor do the job , that way you will know the installation...............

I wouldn't advise a auto electrician mostly they only know auto stuff, you will need to clarify to them it needs to be marine quality! Better actualy to learn to do it yourself it's really not rocket science the wiring part !