Jonny,

I'm going to reply to this, simply because nobody else has and I know how frustrating it is to think your post is being ignored.

I do not know anything about this vane... never heard of it. And, like you, I can't find a thing about in a Google search. That's really unusual. If you post some photos, perhaps someone can make a suggestion. Even without photos of the original vane, it should be fairly easy to make a replacement.

Although I couldn't find a think through a Google search, your comment about "finding your Bill Belcher self steering book" made me realize that I just might have that book myself. Mine was actually, "Self-Steering Under Sail: Autopilots and Wind-Steering Systems" by Peter Christian Forthmann. I wonder if that's the one you were thinking of.

At any rate, created a PDF of the 5 or so pages that made reference to it. There were actually some good photos. I'm sending it to you via email. I hope it helps. When I catch up with myself, I'll give you a call and see if there's any way I can assist... it looks like the vane itself is a fairly simple design to duplicate.

Jack

I still haven't figured out how to upload pictures to my post. Anyone know how?????

I really like the Wind Wand ...especially since it's a trim tab type. I think I'm gonna try it.