Suggestions for anemometer

[johnalison]

My wind direction leaves something to be desired at the moment. At least the Windex is less prone to failure or seagull attack.

 

[Refueler]

As the mast is down the OP might as well fit a wired unit. There are actually four NASA units to choose from (like everything NASA do why make just one configurable unit when you can make many variants). But the NASA Wind (V2) would be the cheapest wind direction/speed unit and will probably exactly fit the existing cut/out and will provide what the OP has actually asked for as it will display apparent wind direction and wind speed for sail setting. (The NASA Clipper Tactical version would display true wind if a NMEA183 Log or GPS input was available, but I do not think this is what the OP wants) . I have no experience but have read some comment on the durability of the mast head units.

Units from Raymarine/B&G etc are much more expensive, although their mast head units may be more reliable, and they would show true wind if connected with suitable systems (which is why Paul asked what you already have).

I have full B&G Network on my recently bought boat and its giving me a lot of trouble ... depth not reading correct (reads 180m~ in 3.5m harbour) ... wind direction works but masthead cups don't turn - so no speed ...

Oh for the simple Nasa !!

 

[Boathook]

I have full B&G Network on my recently bought boat and its giving me a lot of trouble ... depth not reading correct (reads 180m~ in 3.5m harbour) ... wind direction works but masthead cups don't turn - so no speed ...

Oh for the simple Nasa !!

Suspect that the bearings need looking at for the cubs to turn. There might be an oiling point that will appreciate some oil.

 

[penfold]

I'm somewhat baffled; telltales are the single simplest indicator of the sails working or not working, small children learn to use them in Oppies. Inside flappy, bear off, outside flappy, bear up. Maybe some instruction in or even just time sailing a dinghy, or a daysailer if dinghies are too tippy? They're more responsive than cruisers, which by the laws of physics do everything more slowly and it can be harder to feel what's going on.

 

[Refueler]

Suspect that the bearings need looking at for the cubs to turn. There might be an oiling point that will appreciate some oil.

At 17m up there ... I'm not climbing !

I plan to have boat alongside a high wall .... get a chair lift and have a look ... I also have anchor light to re-mount up there.

 

[Stemar]

The REALLY cheap option is a couple of bits of ribbon tied to the shrouds. Not a lot to go wrong there, either.

 

[alahol2]

My wind direction leaves something to be desired at the moment. At least the Windex is less prone to failure or seagull attack.

But not proof against crows...