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5 Maintenance and Problem Solving

5.3.1 Collision Avoidance--Removing the Servo-Paddle

As the vane gear is mounted outboard of the hull, it is vulnerable to collision. Unfortunately, being run into by other less than expert skippers sometimes damages vanes. This can happen in a marina as well as in an anchorage. Even a bump may do a lot of damage when a vessel weighing many tons executes it. 

Be aware of the danger to your vane gear from collision. If possible, berth your boat with the stern in. Be ready to fend off in crowded situations. The MONITOR strut guard, which connects the two legs make the MONITOR main frame very strong and it also protects the pendulum. 

If you will not be using the vane gear for a period of time, or if there is a serious possibility that the pendulum may be damaged, you should take the paddle off the gear. This is very easily done by taking out the latch hinge pin (76) and removing the entire hinge/water vane assembly.

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