[Rhodes22-list] Wind Indicators

[Bill Effros]

Nan,

I use shroud mounted wind indicators designed for catamarans, one on 
each side.  The most powerful part of our sails are very low on the 
mast.  I find the low wind indicators give me a better sense of the wind 
I'm actually using.  They cost $20 a pair.  Can be mounted in 10 
seconds.  Last for multiple seasons.  Never get stuck or damaged. 

Bill Effros

R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:
> Nan,
> Welcome to the Rhodes List. Your request for information is a breath of  
> fresh air now that the elections are done.
> I always try to tell people to try to imagine what they will use the  
> accessories for and whether or not they really need all the latest  gadgets.
> My boat is very basic, no compass, no depth gauge, but I do have a great  
> stereo and a good VHF (marine) radio. These are two must haves for me.
> Depth gauge and compass might be nice where you sail, but are for the most  
> part worthless to me on an inland lake. I use the centerboard as my depth 
> gauge.  Should it start to drag, I'm in shallow water and need to exit quickly.
> I have a VHF antenna at the top of my mast which serves both the stereo and  
> the marine radio. I also have a Windex (wind indicator) mounted on the  
> antenna.
> Remember, the more gadgets you have installed, the more time you will spend  
> repairing them. They are nice when they work, but a pain when they don't. Try 
> to  envision how you will use your boat and go from there.
>  
> Rummy
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