grafozz
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ok ,NASA wind unit is going in the bin - again , i give up with trying to keep it working by replacing mast head unit annually, so which is the best deal in price and reliability ?
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wooslehunter
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I was thinking of the Raymarine ST40 & did a bit of research. The sensor a "Rotavector" type. i.e. the 3 cups of a normal speed sensor are off-ballanced by a small tab on one cup. It then works out the direction somehow from that. The result is something that's OK in a blow but inaccurate otherwise.
A couple of people on the forum reported that it was of little use for direction on a yacht. On one supplier site it was being sold as suitable for power boats only.
I went for an ST60 in the end. Not as cheap as I'd have liked but integrates easily with the rest of the kit on board.
A couple of people on the forum reported that it was of little use for direction on a yacht. On one supplier site it was being sold as suitable for power boats only.
I went for an ST60 in the end. Not as cheap as I'd have liked but integrates easily with the rest of the kit on board.
pvb
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On price, it's probably the Navman 3100 digital wind system at £250. No idea about reliability, but I'm sure someone will offer an opinion.
steve6367
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Having looked at the boat show I am trying to decide between the ST60 (to match my other Raymarine kit)
Or this
http://www.bluev.co.uk/index.asp?function=DISPLAYPRODUCT&productid=258
Anyone used the Nexus?
Or this
http://www.bluev.co.uk/index.asp?function=DISPLAYPRODUCT&productid=258
Anyone used the Nexus?
PIGLETSDREAM
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You must have a landing light on your masthead unit cos my Nassa unit on my previous boat was 4 years old and never had any problems with it, and current boat has Nassa kit and they are 5 years old in Feb, again no problems. For the money I think they are very good, always work and simple to re-align when something has perched on it. The only hassle with the Nassa kit is with the speed and log, not having a cover on the hull opening means a lot and I mean a lot of water comes in when you need to displace the shrimps, barnacles et all. I took my Navtex to their workshop and they updated whilst I waited, even gave me tea. Serviceable and good value and with a human at the end of the phone what more can you ask for
pampas
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Steve28 is on the lookout for an old Nassa unit, kindly send him a pm if you are going to bin it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
