WINDEX Dinghy Clip Mount Wind Vane

Respond quickly and accurately

The WINDEX Dinghy Clip Mount Wind Vane is designed for dinghies and smaller sailing boats with the WINDEX quick release attached on the side of the mast. The quick release system allows easy removal of the WINDEX Dinghy without using any tools.

WINDEX consists of a moving vane and two fixed reference tabs. The balanced vane has low inertia, large fin area and low-friction suspension sapphire. These qualities make the Windex respond quickly and accurately at wind speeds as low as 0.1 metre/second. (=2/10 knots).

The reference tabs are set at the proper angle to correspond to the apparent wind direction for starboard and port tacking. The reference tabs make it easy to read the relative wind direction as accurately as plus or minus 1 degrees under tacking conditions, where precise information is essential for optimum performance.

The suspension consists of a sapphire bearing rotating on a stainless steel pinpoint. The front and rear end of the vane and the two reference tabs are light reflecting for good visibility during night sailing.

WINDEX is tested in wind tunnels at speeds up to 80 knots and has proved its mechanical ruggedness on a large number of successful ocean racers during many years.

WINDEX Dinghy Clip Mount Wind Vane Features:

• Dinghy Model
  
• Screws onto the side of the mast
  
• Quick release from mast fitting
  
• Length 10 inches / 25cm
  
• Sapphire jewel suspension
  
• Weight 38g

WINDEX Dinghy Clip Mount Wind Vane Technical Description