Windvane chain linkage

Windvane chain linkage

My boat did not have a nice way to attach my Aries windvane to the tiller. One of the previous owners put a long bolt through the tiller and you where supposed to put one of the chain linkages over that. 

I did not like it so I designed my own solution which is easier to use and does not easily gets snagged behind lines or crew. 

Version one has been holding up for the past 2.000nm with just woodscrews into the tiller. We have had some weather along the way and so far worked good. Keep in mind that this is not critical and mainly for ease of use. If it would break on my boat I would just wrap a rope around the tiller for the time being and use that to get through it. 

Disclaimer

My models are always tested on my own boat. We are currently cruising to the Caribbean and you can therefor assume that we load up the part properly. It is however your own responsibility to use these parts when heading out to sea. Use common sense and print spares if you are not able to print onboard. Especially on longer passages. 

Remix

Please remix however you like. If you are not able to design your own parts I do offer a modification service to those in need. A contribution for my effort is however expected. Send me a message on Noforgeinland and I am sure we will figure something out. 
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