[Rhodes22-list] inflatable masthead device

[Mike C]

You know what we engineers say about any device that works reliably as
designed: it must not have enough features yet.


David Bradley wrote
> 
> How about a combination windvane-antenna
> mount-anti-bird-anti-spider-autoinflate device?
> 
> On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 8:47 AM, Mike C <hmcheung57@> wrote:
> 
>> Not aware of one; sounds like a business opportunity!  Surely the
>> technology
>> used in self-inflating life vests could be modified to do this!  Size and
>> weight would be issues, of course; and the product liability insurance
>> requirements would probably kill it.
>>
>>
>> Chris Geankoplis wrote
>> >
>> > I wonder if there is an auto inflate device out there that would
>> inflate
>> > when the mast is submerged a couple of feet.  It would mean less
>> windage
>> > than the big ball on an old Hobie mast.
>> >
>> > Chris G
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
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