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Revised 20-20B web page


17 July 2005

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.

Model 20-20B overall view


The support frame is plywood and the vane mast support is UV resistant PVC
ridged electrical conduit.

Parts list page

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Prototype under construction


shown mounted on a copper tubing frame mount on a
simulated transom.

A typical mounting frame. This one is of copper tubing

Prototype mount for this presentation.

This bit of copper pipe has been mounted in the tide


line in South Florida for several years and shows no signs of structural
damage other than the green oxide film.

Showing oar rotated out of the water for safety


around docks and to reduce build up of marine growth when
not in use.

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Showing how to laminate the shaft hangers from


Three layers of plywood. The middle layer is cut away to make
drilling for the support bolts easy. After the epoxy has hardened
a drill will easily follow the cavity and result in well aligned parts.
A version using PVC for the shaft and bearings proved to be a
good way to build and is both easy to make and is quite strong.
The assembly is a bit tricky at first look but by cutting the slot shown
on the end caps and using at least 1-1/4 size pipe the crankshaft
and other parts go together with enough clearance. The caps are
cut to fit in the photos but need not be made so short.

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.

Parts ready for assembly

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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