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How did you learn about Scanmar:
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I am interested in these Scanmar Products:
Monitor Auto-Helm Saye's Rig SOS SwingGate |
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I currently own:
Monitor Auto-Helm Saye's Rig SOS SwingGate |
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I do not own a boat.
I am considering buying a boat.
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| If your boat is not already on our list and you would like us to provide a detailed recommendation for the best self-steering gear for your particular yacht, please continue this questionnaire and tell us about your yacht: |
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Monohull
Catamaran
Trimaran
Sloop
Cutter
Yawl
Ketch
Schooner
Twin Keel
Long Keel
Short Keel
Fin & Skeg
Fin & Spade
Centerboard
Center Cockpit
Aft Cockpit
Davits
Boomkin
Wheel
Number of Spokes on Wheel
Number of Turns Lock to Lock
Tiller
Worm Gear Steering
Cable & Quadrant Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Emergency Tiller Available
Aluminum
Steel
Ferro-Cement
Cold-Molded
Fiberglass Solid
Fiberglass/Balsa Core
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Platform |
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Canoe |
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Inboard Rudder |
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Outboard Rudder |
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Boomkin |
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Distance from bottom of transom to water
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Distance of rail aft of transom
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Distance from top of Stern to water
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Horizontal distance between top and bottom of transom
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Height of stern rail
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Width of top of transom
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Height of cockpit sole/step to water
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Width of top of transom
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Stern deck/Lazaret Hatch Position sketch
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On low freeboard boats (less than 38-40"), upper mounting tubes may best be placed on deck. Please provide details of any obstructions on deck.
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Distance from rail to any obstructions
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Stern cap rail height
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Two Masted Rigs: Distance from boom to water
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Horizontal distance between end of boom and end of yacht
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Horizontal distance from end of rudder to end of stern
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Note: For boats with boomkins, swimplatform, outboard rudders and/or steps, please supply us with dimensioned sketches. |
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My experience with windvanes is: None Limited Extensive |
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Brands of self-steering gear I have experience with:
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Types of boats I have used self-steering gear with:
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Passages I have made using self-steering gear:
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I intend to use my vane gear for:
Shorthanded Racing
Organized Rallies
Cruising
Locally
Coastal
Ocean
Passage
Circumnavigation
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I plan to leave:
Within
weeks
In a few months
This
year
In the next
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Are you considering an autopilot?
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Brand of autopilot installed:
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Self steering systems investigated so far:
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At this time which gear seems the best solution?
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All the following considerations can be important in choosing a vane gear. Please rate them for your situation.
Importance
Highest
Lowest Light air performance
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Lowest Heavy Weather performance
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Lowest Ease of installation
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Lowest Ease of use
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Lowest Ease of repair
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Lowest Stainless steel construction
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Lowest Durability and ruggedness
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Lowest Weight
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Lowest Appearance
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Lowest Non-electric/no batteries
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Lowest Emergency rudder capability
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Lowest Price
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Lowest Support after the sale
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| After sending us this questionnaire, please email or fax us any drawings, photos or brochures showing the profile of the yacht at the stern. In addition, your own approximate drawings (perferably with measurements) may be very helpful. |
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