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Wind Instruments give more data than
In Response To: Max, I appretiate what you're saying... ()
you can "determine" by the hairs on your neck, etc. I always believe that more data is better. True vs. apparent is an obvious benefit, but if the instrument is part of a network you can have the autopilot sail the boat via the apparent wind angle. As a cruiser, I don't want to be constantly "tweeking" the sheets, so the AP moves the boat in 5 - 10 degree movements to maintain the angle and in many situations keeps the speed up a little more. This requires a lot of open water and little other boat traffic, but it can be fun.
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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.
