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Model 20-20B
URL hosted by www.windvaneselfsteering.com as a tribute to Walt Murray
Please note that this site is being reactivated after about a year and
there are many missing and revised files. I am trying to retain most of
the old 20-20 files but I need to cut much of the old pages to be able to
fit my allowed web space on my ISP server. The new version is 20-20B
Model 20-20B
June 05
These drawings reflect the evolution of the basic 20-20 design with many
changes to the detail parts and new features such as provision to swing the
oar out of the water for protection around docks and reduce growth of
marine plants and animals.
I have had many requests for a complete set of drawings that could be used
to build a model. I think this set will do that.
The only decisions needed to be made by the builder are the choice of a
mounting
scheme and the length of the oar to fit his boat.
Simple construction using readily available materials is the basic design goal.
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The main pivot shaft is the gray PVC pipe and the hangers
are the same ones in the previous photos that have been cut to fit the
larger PVC pipe. The bolts go through the cut off fitting and the pipe but
clear the control shaft. The slot in the end cap will allow it to make the turn
at the bearing point.
More detail
Assembly of crank
shaft parts
The crankshaft supports can be assembled after the shaft is pre bent by turning
the PVC caps with their slots to slide past the 90 degree bends.
The caps are cut to length and drill for a loose fit on the shaft. They are retained
on the gray PVC pipes with a # 6 x 1/2 self tapping screw.
Notes on building the parts--The first decision to be made in building or buying a self-steering device
is how to mount it on your boat. This design provides for many options.
A simple plywood platform fastened to the boat's transom or deck or
metal pipes, extrusions or welding could be used . The copper frame
I show is quite strong enough. I use type " L " copper fittings and pipe.
Soldered with ordinary plumbing solder will work. A good water tight
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quality joint is certainly not needed. With the short lengths needed I
find scrap or used material is a very good way to cut costs.
The plywood shown is 3/4 inch . Use a good grade of pressure treated pine
or use epoxy to laminate stock. The oar can be made that way with the
lower part of the blade being only two layers of 1/4 ply. This can result in an oar
that is as strong as the wooden props used on light aircraft.
The bent up metal bar parts are formed from 1/4 x 1.0 extruded aluminum
sold in building supply or hard ware stores. This material is in the annealed state
and can be held in a vise and bent with a large hammer.
The vane mast is PVC. Use rigid electrical conduit for added UV protection.
The vane blade is a light weight 1/4 plywood lightly coated with epoxy resin.
Details will be filled in as I go--- Please contact me if you need help now at
data
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