P.S. Wind Vane Cost

P.S.  The parts and material costs of our windvane my seem low compared to a Free-Hand Unit but I did not add my labor.  Researching, designing, sourcing, purchasing and manufacturing the unit required a tremendous amount of time.  In addition, there is the development testing of the unit.  Balancing the trim tab required three design modidfications to the tab.  Based on my experience, I can well understand why the Free-Hand units cost so much.
 
Esthetically, the Pardey style windvane self-steering system fits the BCC and it does work.  Further, oceans have been crossed with these units - "the proof is in the pudding."
 
Kind Regards,
 
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