Looking for NASA wind system

[Scorpiokent]

Anyone know where I can get a NASA wind system for the weekend?, tried www.cheaperchandlery.com but they can't get it to me until Monday, don't want to pay silly money maybe a little bit moe than cheaperchandlery. Am also interested if anyone has a s/h unit for sale local to me.

 

[Seajet]

Have you seen the comments here about these things ?!!!

I tried 2 before happily going back to wool telltales, windex & how frightened / happy I am for speed.

If determined, try Seateach at Emsworth they may have one; do have a search here for the many previous threads about Nasa windspeed units though.

 

[robmcg]

Force 4 have them for 189 quid. Caveat as above

 

[pvb]

The Clipper wind system is cheaper anyway (£180) at Marine SuperStore in Portsmouth, which is where you are, and they have stock.

 

[Ludd]

Have you seen the comments here about these things ?!!!

I tried 2 before happily going back to wool telltales, windex & how frightened / happy I am for speed.

If determined, try Seateach at Emsworth they may have one; do have a search here for the many previous threads about Nasa windspeed units though.

+1 with bells on! Knowing the wind speed just frightens you,or encourages you to hang onto sail when you should be reefing. I fitted one,to replace a defunct system,and first big blow(55knts) in a marina it ceased to funtion.
Cheap but expensive,if you see what I mean!

 

[V1701]

And another NASA one binned here, decided to go with windex, cost of a decent one not justified for me. If you do decide to get one I'd save up for a Tack Tick wireless one...

 

[Scorpiokent]

No bit new here, are they as bad as they seem, just thought I would replace my defunct target for the newer clipper?, what's the biggest problem with them?

 

[bert49uk]

http://www.allgadgets.co.uk/marine/pc/NASA-Clipper-Wind-Speed-Direction-NMEA-6p8.htm

 

[pvb]

http://www.allgadgets.co.uk/marine/pc/NASA-Clipper-Wind-Speed-Direction-NMEA-6p8.htm

I'm confused why you'd post a link to a supplier that's £15 more expensive than the supplier I've already posted?

 

[Seajet]

PVB,

you should know by now it's a forum rule never to read previous posts

 

[bert49uk]

the inquiry was for availability not price!

 

[pcatterall]

My NASA has worked fine for 2 years now. Took mast down last month and the plastic bits and bearing seem fine.
The water tight connection on top would make replacing the top bit easy.
Cost of new top .... cheap as chips.
One thumbs up for the NASA product.

 

[AngusMcDoon]

When I had one the cups broke in the first gale. Nasa seemed to suggest that it was my fault. Never buy Nasa again.

 

[pvb]

the inquiry was for availability not price!

Now I'm even more confused! Where does your link give stock info? The Marine Superstore link I gave has up to date stock availability shown.

 

[pvb]

PVB, you should know by now it's a forum rule never to read previous posts

You're right, but it beats me what some people think they're posting for.

 

[bendyone]

£2.76

 

[pvb]