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One more thing 
In Response To: Max, I appretiate what you're saying... ()
If you have a wind speed and direction sensor feeding data to your NMEA network (of whatever flavor) many autopilots have a wind vane mode that can be very useful.
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- Does a wind direction indicator tell you any more than a windex?
- Of the gizmos I've owned, that seemed like the least valuable.
- Alone, probably not (beyond not having to look up constantly; BUT
- Windex? Windex? Oh- you mean a "destination finder"
- True wind display is a reality check
- Another take
- I like my instruments
- Besides a crook in the neck, also not staring at the sun which is often up there.
- That's what Gene should hear. A WSD should be fun and may give you more info.
- That's what Gene should hear. A WSD should be fun and may give you more info.
- For the real natural navigators and sailors -- heirs to the skills of old
- Of the gizmos I've owned, that seemed like the least valuable.
