Anyone fitted windvane steering to their IF? What brand, and did it require any special adjusting to fit the IF transom? I notice the Scanmar Monitor has been used on a Contessa 26 which is a Folkboat derivative with a similar raking transom and would be likely to fit, but these units cost a fortune ...

Tom, thanks for the really excellent and detailed reply. Sorry I've not posted a reply earlier; I've been pretty busy lately. Some comments on your points: * I have completed a few channel crossings to France and been along the UK southern coast and back - a bit of blue water experience, but not ...

Many thanks for the useful replies. It sounds possible, but a bit rough and wet! I had a couple of other questions: * One route is across the North Sea and the other is down the North coast of Germany and Holland to cross at Dover. Anyone sailed these or have any stories? * Does the IF have a chain ...

I'm keen on an IF but live in London. My thought was to buy in Sweden or Denmark and sail it back. Mad? I don't know; I need to do more research! I see the comment about a wet ride, which I guess is related to the low freeboard. I've also been reading about the Contessa 26, another Folkboat ...

How are IFs in the open ocean in a gale? It would be great to hear from anyone who has done a long distance cruise or been caught in a storm.

Many thanks