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Christian Williams installs a Cape Horn Integral Servo Pendulum steering gear on his sailboat, replacing a previous Sailomat 800.0:36 Unlike systems that mount control lines externally on the cockpit, the Cape Horn requires drilling through the transom and installing a system of quadrants, turning blocks, and control lines below decks.1:02 Because each unit is custom-fabricated, the installation involves precise alignment of tubes and brackets, often requiring filing or custom mounting solutions to ensure the gear sits flush against the hull.5:58 During sea trials in 10 to 14 knots of wind, the vane maintains course on various points of sail, including windward and broad reaches.6:59 The system proves sensitive to sail trim; over-trimming the mainsail introduces weather helm, causing the vane to tilt as it compensates.8:21 While the wind vane provides reliable, hands-off steering, it requires sufficient boat speed—typically above two or three knots—to function.11:04 For short trips in light air, a Raymarine wheel pilot offers a simpler alternative.10:29

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