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Replacement wind instruments

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Created by gyccrewman > 9 months ago, 16 Oct 2017
gyccrewman
QLD, 80 posts
16 Oct 2017 2:55PM
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Looks like its opening up a bit of a can of worms but has anyone replaced their wind instruments?

Looking at
Nasa clipper wireless
Tacktic wireless
Or raymarine i60wired...

Wireless seem to work ok for a year or two then become troublesome?

slammin
QLD, 998 posts
16 Oct 2017 4:24PM
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I've got the NASA wired and it's s*@+.

Pretty pissed off actually. When it failed the 1st time I paid for the masthead electric internals plus shipping. They had corroded out. 6mths out of warranty, $60 bucks I think. Recently the magnet for The direction finder rusted out. They sent the 50c piece for free. Told me I should paint it. Why didn't they originally.
Either way it hasn't fixed the issue.
$600 wasted.

MorningBird
NSW, 2680 posts
16 Oct 2017 7:01PM
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I bought a 2nd hand i60 off a Seabreezer. Installed one year ago still going well. I do feel it over reads speed by a few kts, but the wind up there might really be that strong.

boty
QLD, 685 posts
17 Oct 2017 7:39AM
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i put anew ribbon on the shrouds every six months it annoys me they fall apart and cant get a warranty

dralyagmas
SA, 380 posts
17 Oct 2017 8:56AM
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My Brother has the raymarine wireless and loves it. Been going at least 2-3 years no problems.

I am about to buy one as well.

EC31
NSW, 490 posts
17 Oct 2017 1:01PM
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boty said..
i put anew ribbon on the shrouds every six months it annoys me they fall apart and cant get a warranty


I should update my wool tufts to ribbon, as I only get a few months out of the wool tufts. A single strand of sail thread lasts much longer, but I cant see them without binoculars.

Otherwise, depends on whether you may upgrade in the future to include other instruments such depth & speed. Going with an i60 multi allows you to add to it a later date. Tacktic is now owned by Raymarine, so they will connect without many problems to a Raymarine system, just need a wireless to NMEA2000 adapter as well. PITA to run a new wire down your mast unless a lead is already there. A problem with wireless is the battery life and solar panel, if you have birds that like your mast top, the mini solar panel will eventually become a nest or covered in bird droppings.

MorningBird
NSW, 2680 posts
17 Oct 2017 1:22PM
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Noting the wind instrument is only useful for bragging rights in the bar afterwards, I wouldn't spend a lot on it.

FreeRadical
WA, 855 posts
17 Oct 2017 12:08PM
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We have Tacktick. I believe it's the original unit from 2006, however we replaced the masthead transmitter about 2yrs ago. Batteries are replaceable which we initially did in the masthead unit until the solar panels then failed. The display unit is now hard wired for power since the batteries failed. It all integrates with the plotter/autopilot etc so the autopilot will sail wind angles and overall has been very reliable.

I would probably go wired if starting from scratch and could be bothered running the cable.

Donk107
TAS, 2446 posts
18 Oct 2017 6:03AM
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When you look at the price of the home weather station at $189 and compare it to the cost of the marine units that are normally aroumnd $1000 for a basic wind speed and direction unit you wonder how the additional price is justified

Regards Don

Bruski068
VIC, 457 posts
18 Oct 2017 9:32AM
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Donk107 said..




When you look at the price of the home weather station at $189 and compare it to the cost of the marine units that are normally aroumnd $1000 for a basic wind speed and direction unit you wonder how the additional price is justified

Regards Don


They justify the additional price by the "oh it's going on a boat" principal..

gyccrewman
QLD, 80 posts
18 Oct 2017 12:05PM
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I suppose it becomes a need vs want senario.

Its nice to have a pointer telling you are pointing well. Its nice to have a number to confirm you should have reefed by now.

I see if you are running down wind and the wind is picking up it may alert you sooner.

Otherwise it sounds wireless still is tempremental....

slammin
QLD, 998 posts
18 Oct 2017 1:12PM
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It's nice to have when night sailing. Last Friday would have been great but nada. Wind direction was shifting as the land cooled down and zero moon.

Harb
WA, 226 posts
19 Oct 2017 6:00PM
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EC31 said..

boty said..
i put anew ribbon on the shrouds every six months it annoys me they fall apart and cant get a warranty



I should update my wool tufts to ribbon, as I only get a few months out of the wool tufts. A single strand of sail thread lasts much longer, but I cant see them without binoculars.


try some of this stuff, just past the 12 month warranty and still going strong
www.spotlightstores.com/craft-hobbies/yarn-needle-art/yarn/acrylic-yarn/moda-vera-monkey-yarn-100-g/BP80314911

And if you need binoculars for this thread then you shouldn't be sailing without your guide dog.

PhoenixStar
QLD, 477 posts
19 Oct 2017 8:55PM
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Harb said..


EC31 said..



boty said..
i put anew ribbon on the shrouds every six months it annoys me they fall apart and cant get a warranty





I should update my wool tufts to ribbon, as I only get a few months out of the wool tufts. A single strand of sail thread lasts much longer, but I cant see them without binoculars.




try some of this stuff, just past the 12 month warranty and still going strong
www.spotlightstores.com/craft-hobbies/yarn-needle-art/yarn/acrylic-yarn/moda-vera-monkey-yarn-100-g/BP80314911

And if you need binoculars for this thread then you shouldn't be sailing without your guide dog.



What does your hi-tec yarn tell you that the sails are not telling you? And do my ears stick out too far?, because I seem to know when I am facing the wind or if the wind is coming from behind.
And if things feel they are getting ****ty because you are uncomfortable and your boat is uncomfortable then the wind speed indicator will not throw in a reef for you. So save your money for true luxuries like a windslyce track or a good bottle of scotch.

HG02
VIC, 5814 posts
19 Oct 2017 10:53PM
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Harb said..

EC31 said..


boty said..
i put anew ribbon on the shrouds every six months it annoys me they fall apart and cant get a warranty




I should update my wool tufts to ribbon, as I only get a few months out of the wool tufts. A single strand of sail thread lasts much longer, but I cant see them without binoculars.



try some of this stuff, just past the 12 month warranty and still going strong
www.spotlightstores.com/craft-hobbies/yarn-needle-art/yarn/acrylic-yarn/moda-vera-monkey-yarn-100-g/BP80314911

And if you need binoculars for this thread then you shouldn't be sailing without your guide dog.


I've always used the old cassette tapes

2bish
TAS, 822 posts
19 Oct 2017 11:03PM
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I put in i60 wired in March, no issues and working well.

2bish
TAS, 822 posts
19 Oct 2017 11:03PM
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I put in i60 wired in March, no issues and working well.

blackswan
WA, 45 posts
20 Oct 2017 7:27AM
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I have had Raymarine I60 for 5 years, going fine, its basic for racing, but fine for cruising



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