[Rhodes22-list] Windspeed/wind direction indicators

[Bob Weber]

Walter, I agree w/ Micheal about keeping it simple.  I have considered 
getting a windspeed/direction indicator to help beginners learn to sail but 
have enough stuff on my dc system right now.  I just heard of a wireless 
system that would probably be my solution if I decide to spend the big 
bucks.  I currently use the windex and look at the waves.  It gives me all 
the information I need but the first time sailors get vertigo and sail in 
circles while stareing at the top of the mast so I also installed a couple 
of flys on the lower aft stays.  Only the windward tale gives the correct 
direction, the leeward is effected by the genny.  Michaels solution to 
securing the cabin has to do with the fact that you can still get into the 
cabin w/o sliding the hatch.  Just lift the poptop and remove the door.  
Many of us tie the poptop down by using the bar to some fixed spot in the 
cabin.  To prevent the hatch from sliding I would reinforce the "bump".  I 
would not spend too much time, If someone had the time and privacy to get 
into your boat they will by more destructive means.  The lock with the bar 
tied down will prevent a quick snatch and grab.  Good luck, tell us what you 
go with.

Bob Weber


>From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Windspeed/wind direction indicators
>Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 16:43:31 -0400
>
>you also need to install a boat speed tranducer to get correct wind speed, 
>the raython system (40 and 60 line) is the standard. that
>said a 40 dollar windex on the mast head and 100 handheld windspeed will be 
>less headaches, BTW you will be able to read windspeed
>off the water/flag after a while.
>
>by adding a cleat to the cabin step, a frender clip over the poptop bar and 
>a line to connect the two will solve the problem.
>
>MJM
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Walter Gorman" <wgorman at ix.netcom.com>
>To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 4:26 PM
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Windspeed/wind direction indicators
>
>
>I would like to install a wind speed/directional meter on my boat. I was 
>wondering if anyone has had any experience with these
>and/or any advice as to which ones are best for the Rhodes.
>
>Also has anyone installed a more secure poptop lock than the one that come 
>with the boat. That one, or at least mine, is not very
>secure. I have on occasions forgot my key and open the poptop with a firm 
>push on the top. The locking mechanism just slide over the
>bump!!!!!
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