Angle of lean for a clinometer

[matnoo]

Im making a clinometer, to measure the angle that the boat is at when on a reach, (roughly) what angle is the most i could realistically expect to get to? (with 0deg being horizontal and 90deg being flat on its side)


I have a very heavy fin keeled 23ft yacht. Its a long distance boat, not a racer.

Mat

 

[Sans Bateau]

If your SWMBO ever crews on the boat, dont add anything that will draw her attention to the angle of heel!

 

[Jonny_H]

You want to copy something like this:

Clinometer

Which has been designed for yachts - I've used one of these on 30 foot yachts and racing dinghies - very interesting piece of kit for those with performance in mind - not sure how much I would use it when cruising though?

Jonny

 

[graham]

I should think if it goes beyond 45° you will be too busy reefing down to notice the inclinometer /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Swagman]

Agree there are better tools.
A G & T tumbler poured right to hand up a gangway without spillage, and placed on cockpit sole.
If said contents spill then - you're over too far.
JOHN

 

[Ocean Hound]

20/20 rule of thumb comes to mind, i.e 20 deg of heel in 20 knots of winds with full main and jib. Anymore than that and you'll be too busy reefing!.

 

[davies]

Agree with the anti-clinometer faction - what is the point of having one? Their capacity to demoralise the crew is second only to the masthead wind gauge (also totally unnecessary on a cruising boat). If it feels uncomfortable, reef.