Where can I get a trailing log?

[joe17]

I have a small trailer sailer. I would like to know how fast and far I am travelling, but I dont want to start cutting holes in the hull to fit through hull paddle wheel.

Does anyone know where I can get a trailing log?

 

[billmacfarlane]

Try Marine Force. I think they advertise the Wasp trailing log. Don't hold your breath though as a lot of the stuff they advertise isn't in stock.

 

[PaulJ]

There always seem to be several trailing logs available at boat jumbles.....

 

[quaelgeist2]

Three Options I'd say

1) Autonnic Research, Tollesbury or Maldon - personal experience: bad technical design and cheaply manufactured + bad customer service

2) Wayfarer model (overhauled) - see PBO ads from former engineer

3) Boat Jumbles

IMHO the wasp is nice but too expensive

chris

 

[joe17]

Do you mean seafarer?

I could see an advert in PBO for seafarer, from a former engineer, but not wayfarer.

 

[quaelgeist2]

Re: Do you mean seafarer?

yes, of course - apologies for the confusion
chris

 

[petery]

There's one for sale at www.loot.com - I saw it in passing but you should be able to search for it

 

[Sinbad1]

Fox's in Ipswich still stock the original Walker Trailing Log but why not just buy a Garmin GPS and read speed off that...as well as getting all the other benefits, like where you are!

 

[joe17]

How accurate is GPS for speed?

How accurate is a GPS for speed?

e.g. if you are travelling at 4 knots and stop dead in the water. Does a GPS read 0 for speed? Immediately?

 

[Guest]

I have a Wasp trailing log, twenty years old, used twice and in original wooden box. email me if you might be interested.

 

[mtb]

Re: could some one post

the equation to work it out in simpletons terms.
I dont mind both versions
speed over ground
over water

Cheers
Mick

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/boats
I want a big steel ex trawler / tug v / cheap or swap for tug

 

[Sinbad1]

Re: How accurate is GPS for speed?

GPS is very accurate for speed, altho it is giving speed over ground and not speed through the water. However if you are doing 4 knots and stop dead the GPS will read zero tho if this happens I would look at the depth sounder instead!

 

[joe17]

Re: How accurate is GPS for speed?

Well normally its a pontoon that causes me to make these sudden stops.

 

[Footpad]

Re: How accurate is GPS for speed?

I agree, if you stop dead "in the water" the GPS should only read 0 if the water is not moving. OK for gravel pits or lakes but not a very frequent experience at sea or on rivers. Our boat has an electronic trailing log and a Walker as a back up ( well it helps pass the time when crossing the channel). Biggest problem is staying polite when all those helpful people tell you you're trailing a line.

We have a competition when leaving Portsmouth; will we be told about the line more often than our Bukh engine steam or vice versa?

 

[joe17]

I am interested. I sent you a personal message as I couldnt find your email address-

 

[dk]

Joe

I have a Wasp Globemaster log that has only been used once (16nm on the clock) and is still in its box with instructions etc. It's yours for £40 if you want it.

Regards, Duncan

 

[bumblefish]

Did you get one and if so where from?