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Installing a Hydrovane windvane on a Beneteau 423 requires careful measurement of the vertical clearance between the waterline and the targa arch to ensure the correct shaft length.9:36 Because the boat features a boarding platform and a double-hull transom, the installation necessitates cutting an inspection port to access the transom interior for mounting the main shaft’s lower clamp.6:52 The kit includes sacrificial galvanized bolts for test-fitting to preserve the integrity of the final stainless steel nylock nuts.6:20 Proper alignment of the mounting bolts is critical to prevent shear stress, which can lead to bolt failure under load.49:35 The installation process takes approximately two days with an assistant.47:41 The owner uses an aluminum backing plate rather than teak for the H-bracket mount to minimize maintenance and ensures the plate is shaped to match the hull's curvature to avoid uneven stress.20:33 The unit is designed to be removable by unbolting two fasteners, allowing the use of davits for a tender when the windvane is not in use.56:50

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