This is great news and certainly rare in today s marine manufacturing world. There is little difference in the principals used to achieve self steering by the known brands. A servo-pendulum connected to the vessels main rudder is generally accepted as the most efficient system. We have found this to be true. We provide endorsements from previously clients, as do most companies.
Some companies even do their own in-house comparisons.
We believe an independent comparison by you will be more valuable. Fleming systems have always been built from 316L stainless steel. Now all cast components and the main shafting are produced in the exciting new duplex stainless steel alloy 2205. This new alloy is stronger, lighter and far less corrosive in salt water than other stainless steel grades. We have been able to match aluminum construction in both price and weight without the associated weaknesses and corrosion problems.