Monitor Manual
4 Sailing with the Monitor
4.2 Standard Operating Procedure Checklist
Keeping the airvane mounted and the paddle lowered when the gear is not in use is generally not recommended as it results in increased wear and chance of damage. The MONITOR watervane should kept in the "up" position for storage and latched into the "down" (engaged) position for use. Always try to avoid having the watervane drag horizontally behind the boat. Until you feel comfortable with the equipment, you may want to do the preparation work at your berth.