From: Harvey J. Karten
Topic: Installation of Fleming Windvane, Model 501
Date: August 4, 2006
Vessel: Tayana 37, Mark I, 
Year 1977
Hull # 84

Pictures show installation of Fleming 501 Global Major on the stern of a Tayana 37. 

The unit was designed to permit mounting as close as possible to the stern. The Paddle 
length was made a bit longer than usual, and the turret tower was made taller to readily 
clear the stern pulpit. The photos demonstrate that this can be installed with minimal 
overhang. When the paddle is raised from the water, the stern profile is unaltered. Thus 
slip length remains the same, and there is no risk of direct damage if  you bump the dock 
with your stern, or if another vessel hits the stern of the hull. 
Photos: 
“Tower clears stern light” was taken prior to shortening the counterweight arm, but 
shows that the original stern light was satisfactory and did not require moving the light. 
“Tower Support Bracket” shows unit compactly mounted against stern pulpit upper rail. 
For those wanting to install dinghy davits, this method of mounting would prove 
compatible. 
“Shows minimal overhang” demonstrates that when the paddle is dropped into the water, 
it only adds about 6” to the overall length of the hull.
“Side View Stern” – paddle lifted out of water. Stern of hull is unaltered, other than 
vertical support tubes for the windvane. Counterweight arm has been shortened, but still 
experimenting with correcting weight consequent to shortening arm length. 
“Stern Quarter View” shows paddle down with clearance of hull, position of port support 
tube. (During installation. Final bolts not yet installed).\
“Stern View” Paddle raised. Note that unit is offset to starboard about 2.5” in order to 
clear backstay. Mounting is extremely sturdy, particularly after installation of “Tower 
Support Bracket” shown in previous photo. 
“Turret Clears Top Rail” – First sea trial. And it worked! Photo taken prior to installation 
of tower support bracket..