[Rhodes22-list] Windspeed/wind direction indicators

[Robert Quinn]

Judy:  Wanted to see what others had to say.  We are very happy with a
simple Windex and a Kestrel hand held spin wheel to get wind speed.

B&K on the "NoKaOi"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Keller" <r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 5:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Windspeed/wind direction indicators


> Walter,
> I have the Raymarine ST-40 wind instrument and it is great for windspeed.
I
> can get true and apparent wind readings since it was hooked up to the
> knotmeter.  The wind direction function is questionable - I use the windex
> for wind direction.  If you really want good wind direction information,
> spend the extra money on the ST-60 - it works very well, but is a lot more
> money, about $400 more if I recall.  The windex is much cheaper.  The wind
> direction I get on the ST-40 is just not that accurate.  The unit overall
> has been trouble-free and wind speed function is very good and valuable.
Of
> course, the unit is only a year old, so we'll have to see how it ages.
>
> I also have the cleat on my step to tie down the hatch.  It still doesn't
> keep the hatch closed if you really want to force it open.
> Bob K
> s/v Yankee Clipper
>
>
> >From: "Walter Gorman" <wgorman at ix.netcom.com>
> >Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Windspeed/wind direction indicators
> >Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 16:26:34 -0400
> >
> >I would like to install a wind speed/directional meter on my boat. I was
> >wondering if anyone has had any experience with these and/or any advice
as
> >to which ones are best for the Rhodes.
> >
> >Also has anyone installed a more secure poptop lock than the one that
come
> >with the boat. That one, or at least mine, is not very secure. I have on
> >occasions forgot my key and open the poptop with a firm push on the top.
> >The locking mechanism just slide over the bump!!!!!
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