Fleming Windvane on Martzcraft 35

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BORNFREEE
BORNFREEE
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72 posts
13 Apr 2014 7:57am
Having taken the plunge and bought my Fleming wind vane for my Northener 28 i went out and bought a Martzcraft 35 and now find i may have to sell the fleming as i cant see how i could fit the Fleming and make it work with its centre cockpit has anyone any ideas how i could make the lines go over the coaming of the cockpit or am i wasting my time?, i like the Fleming so much i rather sell the Martzcraft
KemoSabe
KemoSabe
NSW
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NSW, 23 posts
13 Apr 2014 6:56pm
I've no idea but you might try this bloke.

Contact: Phil George
Fleming Marine
Engineering & Sales
PO Box 173
Somerville Vic 3912
Australia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 (0) 433982368
MorningBird
MorningBird
NSW
2711 posts
NSW, 2711 posts
13 Apr 2014 9:56pm
I second Kemosabe. Phil George is very helpful.
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
7757 posts
NSW, 7757 posts
14 Apr 2014 9:07am
The Fleming web page probably has all the info you need. Download their handbook too while your at it.

cruisenews.net This is the forum for windvane enthusiasts, I'm Ramona there as well. Look down the page for links to Youtube videos. Tons of info about and should not be a problem.

BORNFREEE
BORNFREEE
72 posts
72 posts
14 Apr 2014 1:57pm
Ok thankyou very for that i to am a windvane enthusest
KemoSabe
KemoSabe
NSW
23 posts
NSW, 23 posts
15 Apr 2014 9:09pm
If you care to send pictures of your boat, cockpit, transom ,rear deck etc, to Fleming Marine Phil George said he would be happy to look at them and see what is possible with using a Fleming for your Martzcraft 35.
Another thing you might investigate is using the emergency tiller instead of the wheel. It has been done on other centre cockpit boats before but you'll have to see for yourself with your boat.
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
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NSW, 7757 posts
16 Apr 2014 9:18am
BORNFREEE said..

Ok thankyou very for that i to am a windvane enthusest




Download the free book SELF-STEERING UNDER SAIL
Autopilots and Wind-steering Systems By Peter Christian Fortmann

It has all the info you need plus diagrams on how to set up control lines for wheel steering. You want to be able to set all the adjustments from the wheel including setting the vane itself. Probably links to the book on the windvane forum or down this page somewhere from an older thread. Or I can send it to you.
BORNFREEE
BORNFREEE
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72 posts
9 May 2014 1:06am
Thanks Ramona can you please send link?
BORNFREEE
BORNFREEE
72 posts
72 posts
9 May 2014 1:10am
Kemosabe just saw your post thanks for that, do you know Phil?
KemoSabe
KemoSabe
NSW
23 posts
NSW, 23 posts
9 May 2014 4:13pm
Bornfree I don't know him as a personal freind, just to talk to about matters Fleming. Did you get rigged up yet?
BORNFREEE
BORNFREEE
72 posts
72 posts
9 May 2014 2:43pm
If you mean the flemming ? No i still have to sail back to queensland then take the fleming of the old yacht.
Just fixed the forestay had my first sail in four months of owing the boat.
Lexmark
Lexmark
VIC
218 posts
VIC, 218 posts
9 May 2014 5:42pm
Great bloke, nothing is too much trouble Phil..0433982368
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