The Windex Dinghy Wind Indicator is a precision instrument designed to provide sailors with accurate information on apparent wind direction, enhancing sailing performance.
- Sapphire Suspension Bearing: Utilizes a sapphire jewel suspension bearing, allowing the vane to respond to very light winds, enhancing sensitivity and accuracy.
- Reflective Surfaces: Equipped with reflective materials on the vane and tacking tabs, ensuring high visibility during both day and night sailing.
- Adjustable Tacking Tabs: Features fully adjustable tacking tabs, enabling precise wind angle readings and easy customization for various sailing conditions.
Technical Specifications:
- Vane Length: 230 mm
- Total Length/Height: Approximately 300 mm, depending on mounting configuration
- Weight: Approximately 31 grams
- Mounting Compatibility: Designed for mast and bow sprit tubes with diameters ranging from 45 to 70 mm, offering flexible installation options on various dinghies and small multihulls.
- Materials: Constructed with a lightweight, balanced vane and large fin-low inertia vane, ensuring quick and accurate response in winds as low as 0.2 knots.
- Mounting System: Comes with a rubber cord for fitting on tubes from 45-70 mm, providing a secure and adaptable mounting solution.