Stus-List Re: Wind instrument conundrum

[Matt Wolford via CnC-List]

Dennis and I are similarly situated, but I have NX2 (which followed Nexus 
Classic).  I bought a spare multi-control when Garmin phased out NX2 (very 
pricey) to keep the system going.  Along with the server, the multi-control is 
the heart of the NX2 system.  It’s a very good system for my use, and I plan to 
nurse it for as long as I can.

 

From: Dennis C. via CnC-List  
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 10:54 AM
To: Stus-List 
Cc: Dennis C. 
Subject: Stus-List Re: Wind instrument conundrum

 

On a general note, I installed a Nexus 2000 system on Touche' in 2000.  It's 
now known as a Nexus Classic system.  Although it has provided good service, 
I've been nursing it along by sourcing spares and replacements off eBay.  Nexus 
classic parts have always been pricey.

 

I've now decided that if I have a major part failure, i;e. server, wind 
instrument, etc., I will replace the entire system with a brand new one and 
sell the serviceable Nexus classic parts on eBay.  My guess is that I would 
break even or maybe even come out ahead monetarily.  

 

My point is, that for someone like me who is entirely capable of replacing an 
instrument system myself, it makes more sense than buying expensive parts to 
keep an old system on life support.  For someone who has to hire a contractor 
to install a new system, it may not make sense.

-- 

Dennis C.

Touche' 35-1 #83

Mandeville, LA

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Stus-List Re: Wind instrument conundrum

[Bill Coleman via CnC-List]

B must think the 213 MHU is still good, as they are still making them and
charging more for them than their newer units. At least they are repairable
- I put new bearings (SS races and ceramic balls)  in my old one, and it is
still working - -Knock on wood.

Bill Coleman

On Tue, Dec 20, 2022 at 10:38 AM Joel Aronson via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> The new B WS310 wind instrument is garbage.  The one I installed lst
> spring lasted 1/2 way to Bermuda, and the replacement is DOA.  The B
> forum is full of similar complaints.
>
> Joel
>
> On Tue, Dec 20, 2022 at 10:34 AM Bill Coleman via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> From someone who has been through similar anguish with a 22 year old B
>> system, I would suggest you just sell your soul to B and sign your name
>> on the check. Either that or go Raymarine before you get into  B too
>> far.  . I thought I could upgrade certain things of the B on the cheap,
>> but it was torture. After trying to convert different things to NMEA 2000
>> with Actisense and B converters, I finally just gave in, bought the CPU
>> and new autopilot, Zeus, etc. And yes that was painful, but at least now
>> things work.   Still have the old 213 masthead unit, BTW, and I also have a
>> newer one as the spare. There were a couple of electronic boxes that did
>> the MHU and Depth conversion from analog to to 0183. then converting that
>> to NMEA 2000.  It was very confusing. I had an IT Guy help me one day, and
>> he was tearing all kinds of wires out and I was about having a heart
>> attack, but things still worked. Later, with more tinkering on my part,
>> they didn't work correctly. The point is, most of the old wires and boxes
>> were not needed. But then I still had trouble. Hence purchasing the 5000
>> CPU and a functioning electronic system.  But of course, it didn't all end
>> there. Last year I was having trouble with wind direction.  A little
>> investigation determined a bad connection where the wires terminated at the
>> base of the mast, in a cheap terminal block that was actually steel, and
>> getting a little rusty. Cleaning all that up brought things back to snuff.
>> The signals from these transducers are so tiny, any slightly imperfect
>> connection causes bad outcomes.
>>
>> Bill Coleman
>> Entrada  Erie PA
>>
>> On Mon, Dec 19, 2022 at 6:44 PM Martin DeYoung via CnC-List <
>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Charlie,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I have a similar issue with Calypso’s B wind instruments.  I have been
>>> following several related topics in Sailing Anarchy’s Gear forum where
>>> people much more familiar with the IT side of connecting a new sensor to an
>>> existing system.  I have read much about various attempts to connect
>>> different manufacturers equipment through a NMEA backbone.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> My sense is there may not be an easy or simple solution at least for our
>>> 22 year old B system.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Martin DeYoung
>>>
>>> Calypso
>>>
>>> 1971 C 43
>>>
>>> Port Ludlow/Seattle
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and
>> help me pay the associated bills.  Make a contribution at:
>> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
>> Thanks for your help.
>> Stu
>
>
>
> --
> Joel
>
> Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and
> help me pay the associated bills.  Make a contribution at:
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Stus-List Re: Wind instrument conundrum

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

On a general note, I installed a Nexus 2000 system on Touche' in 2000.
It's now known as a Nexus Classic system.  Although it has provided good
service, I've been nursing it along by sourcing spares and replacements off
eBay.  Nexus classic parts have always been pricey.

I've now decided that if I have a major part failure, i;e. server, wind
instrument, etc., I will replace the entire system with a brand new one and
sell the serviceable Nexus classic parts on eBay.  My guess is that I would
break even or maybe even come out ahead monetarily.

My point is, that for someone like me who is entirely capable of replacing
an instrument system myself, it makes more sense than buying expensive
parts to keep an old system on life support.  For someone who has to hire a
contractor to install a new system, it may not make sense.
-- 
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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Stus-List Re: Wind instrument conundrum

[Joel Aronson via CnC-List]

The new B WS310 wind instrument is garbage.  The one I installed lst
spring lasted 1/2 way to Bermuda, and the replacement is DOA.  The B
forum is full of similar complaints.

Joel

On Tue, Dec 20, 2022 at 10:34 AM Bill Coleman via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> From someone who has been through similar anguish with a 22 year old B
> system, I would suggest you just sell your soul to B and sign your name
> on the check. Either that or go Raymarine before you get into  B too
> far.  . I thought I could upgrade certain things of the B on the cheap,
> but it was torture. After trying to convert different things to NMEA 2000
> with Actisense and B converters, I finally just gave in, bought the CPU
> and new autopilot, Zeus, etc. And yes that was painful, but at least now
> things work.   Still have the old 213 masthead unit, BTW, and I also have a
> newer one as the spare. There were a couple of electronic boxes that did
> the MHU and Depth conversion from analog to to 0183. then converting that
> to NMEA 2000.  It was very confusing. I had an IT Guy help me one day, and
> he was tearing all kinds of wires out and I was about having a heart
> attack, but things still worked. Later, with more tinkering on my part,
> they didn't work correctly. The point is, most of the old wires and boxes
> were not needed. But then I still had trouble. Hence purchasing the 5000
> CPU and a functioning electronic system.  But of course, it didn't all end
> there. Last year I was having trouble with wind direction.  A little
> investigation determined a bad connection where the wires terminated at the
> base of the mast, in a cheap terminal block that was actually steel, and
> getting a little rusty. Cleaning all that up brought things back to snuff.
> The signals from these transducers are so tiny, any slightly imperfect
> connection causes bad outcomes.
>
> Bill Coleman
> Entrada  Erie PA
>
> On Mon, Dec 19, 2022 at 6:44 PM Martin DeYoung via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Charlie,
>>
>>
>>
>> I have a similar issue with Calypso’s B wind instruments.  I have been
>> following several related topics in Sailing Anarchy’s Gear forum where
>> people much more familiar with the IT side of connecting a new sensor to an
>> existing system.  I have read much about various attempts to connect
>> different manufacturers equipment through a NMEA backbone.
>>
>>
>>
>> My sense is there may not be an easy or simple solution at least for our
>> 22 year old B system.
>>
>>
>>
>> Martin DeYoung
>>
>> Calypso
>>
>> 1971 C 43
>>
>> Port Ludlow/Seattle
>>
>>
>>
>> Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and
> help me pay the associated bills.  Make a contribution at:
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> Thanks for your help.
> Stu



-- 
Joel
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Stus-List Re: Wind instrument conundrum

[Bill Coleman via CnC-List]

 From someone who has been through similar anguish with a 22 year old B
system, I would suggest you just sell your soul to B and sign your name
on the check. Either that or go Raymarine before you get into  B too
far.  . I thought I could upgrade certain things of the B on the cheap,
but it was torture. After trying to convert different things to NMEA 2000
with Actisense and B converters, I finally just gave in, bought the CPU
and new autopilot, Zeus, etc. And yes that was painful, but at least now
things work.   Still have the old 213 masthead unit, BTW, and I also have a
newer one as the spare. There were a couple of electronic boxes that did
the MHU and Depth conversion from analog to to 0183. then converting that
to NMEA 2000.  It was very confusing. I had an IT Guy help me one day, and
he was tearing all kinds of wires out and I was about having a heart
attack, but things still worked. Later, with more tinkering on my part,
they didn't work correctly. The point is, most of the old wires and boxes
were not needed. But then I still had trouble. Hence purchasing the 5000
CPU and a functioning electronic system.  But of course, it didn't all end
there. Last year I was having trouble with wind direction.  A little
investigation determined a bad connection where the wires terminated at the
base of the mast, in a cheap terminal block that was actually steel, and
getting a little rusty. Cleaning all that up brought things back to snuff.
The signals from these transducers are so tiny, any slightly imperfect
connection causes bad outcomes.

Bill Coleman
Entrada  Erie PA

On Mon, Dec 19, 2022 at 6:44 PM Martin DeYoung via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Charlie,
>
>
>
> I have a similar issue with Calypso’s B wind instruments.  I have been
> following several related topics in Sailing Anarchy’s Gear forum where
> people much more familiar with the IT side of connecting a new sensor to an
> existing system.  I have read much about various attempts to connect
> different manufacturers equipment through a NMEA backbone.
>
>
>
> My sense is there may not be an easy or simple solution at least for our
> 22 year old B system.
>
>
>
> Martin DeYoung
>
> Calypso
>
> 1971 C 43
>
> Port Ludlow/Seattle
>
>
>
>
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Stus-List Re: Wind instrument conundrum

[CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List]

My Tacktick wireless wind instrument stopped reporting.  The anneommeter cups 
seemed kinda of slow to react also.  I googled the problem to the web and found 
some nice videos of people who repaired their units.  I bought a new battery 
pack and carefully took mine apart and while apart, cleaned and lubed the shaft 
and bearings and it now works great.  I never would have attempted it on my 
own, cause several screws are hidden under a decal.  Suggest you query YouTube 
for make and model.

Chuck Scheaffer, 1989 C 34R, Annapolis

> On 12/19/2022 4:47 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Charlie,
> 
> Are you saying the propeller is sticking or the vane is sticking?  Might 
> be spiders.  Seriously, spiders sometimes make nests in wind instruments.
> 
> Either way, you might be able to fix it.  They're fairly simple units.  
> 
> I have an older Nexus (now Garmin) propeller style wind instrument.  
> After 20 years, it quit spinning in light breeze.  I disassembled it, cleaned 
> and lubed it about 2 years ago.  After reassembly, it's been going just fine. 
>  I know it isn't like a GWS 10 unit but here's a link to a pic of the 
> disassembled unit.  I think I cleaned it with Boeshield T-9 then lubed it 
> with McLube Sailkote but not 100% sure.  You don't want to use any petroleum 
> based oil, however light.  It will eventually dry up and turn to varnish.
> 
> 
> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mrwL0H6BZ2hfje0A1lRaIhJg-c9tLlI4/view?usp=share_link
> 
> There may be some videos on how to disassemble anemometer cup type units.
> 
> I also see them on eBay occasionally.  
> 
> A few years ago I emailed Garmin about interfacing my old wind instrument 
> with a GND 10 black box.  I think they said it was fairly straightforward.  
> The important thing was that they actually answered and the answer was 
> helpful.
> --
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
> 
> On Mon, Dec 19, 2022 at 12:32 PM Charlie Nelson via CnC-List 
> mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote:
> 
> > > I have a Garmin 10 series instrument set on Water Phantom 
> with 4 GMI 10 displays, GWS 10 wind transducer and a Garmin knot-meter/depth 
> sounder all on a NMEA 2000 backbone which I installed about 10 years ago (?).
> > 
> > This is connected to my Garmin 547(1?) chart plotter and this has 
> > worked fine. 
> > 
> > Now the wind transducer anemometer is 'sticking' in light air and I 
> > may need to replace the mast transducer unit entirely or at least the 
> > anemometer and wind vane.  I can replace the cups and the vane for less 
> > than a boat buck and will probably try this before I consider going with 
> > Garmin's gwind replacement--the GWS 10 is no longer produced although I may 
> > be able to find one. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Thanks in advance for any wisdom the list may send my way,
> > 
> > Charlie Nelson
> > 1995 C 36 XL/kcb
> > Water Phantom
> > 
> > 
> > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album 
> > site and help me pay the associated bills.  Make a contribution at:
> > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
> > Thanks for your help.
> > Stu
> > 
> > > 
> 
> 
> Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and 
> help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at:
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> Thanks for your help.
> Stu
> 
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Stus-List Re: Wind instrument conundrum

[Martin DeYoung via CnC-List]

Charlie,

I have a similar issue with Calypso’s B wind instruments.  I have been 
following several related topics in Sailing Anarchy’s Gear forum where people 
much more familiar with the IT side of connecting a new sensor to an existing 
system.  I have read much about various attempts to connect different 
manufacturers equipment through a NMEA backbone.

My sense is there may not be an easy or simple solution at least for our 22 
year old B system.

Martin DeYoung
Calypso
1971 C 43
Port Ludlow/Seattle

Sent from Mail for Windows

From: Charlie Nelson via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2022 10:31 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: cenel...@aol.com
Subject: Stus-List Wind instrument conundrum

I have a Garmin 10 series instrument set on Water Phantom with 4 GMI 10 
displays, GWS 10 wind transducer and a Garmin knot-meter/depth sounder all on a 
NMEA 2000 backbone which I installed about 10 years ago (?).

This is connected to my Garmin 547(1?) chart plotter and this has worked fine.


Thanks in advance for any wisdom the list may send my way,

Charlie Nelson
1995 C 36 XL/kcb
Water Phantom



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Stus-List Re: Wind instrument conundrum

[John Read via CnC-List]

Sounds to me like a good cleaning should fix the issue. These are very simple 
units and easy to disassemble and clean.  Agree do not use petroleum based 
products.

 

John Read

Legacy III

1982 C 34

Noank, CT

 

From: Charlie Nelson via CnC-List 
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2022 1:32 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: cenel...@aol.com
Subject: Stus-List Wind instrument conundrum

 

I have a Garmin 10 series instrument set on Water Phantom with 4 GMI 10 
displays, GWS 10 wind transducer and a Garmin knot-meter/depth sounder all on a 
NMEA 2000 backbone which I installed about 10 years ago (?). 

 

This is connected to my Garmin 547(1?) chart plotter and this has worked fine. 

 

Now the wind transducer anemometer is 'sticking' in light air and I may need to 
replace the mast transducer unit entirely or at least the anemometer and wind 
vane.  I can replace the cups and the vane for less than a boat buck and will 
probably try this before I consider going with Garmin's gwind replacement--the 
GWS 10 is no longer produced although I may be able to find one. 

 

My issue is that per Garmin phone support, if I go with the Gwind I MAY have to 
also go with the GND 10 black box, depending on the exact model of my GWS 10 
transducer. Apparently this is used to make the Gwind talk to Nexus and may be 
needed to interface to my existing network. Of course I likely cannot get the 
exact model and serial number of my current transducer without going up the 
mast!

 

My question for any NMEA experts on the list is:  

 

Can I just plug the Gwind cable into my 2000 backbone and forget about the GND 
Black box? Since I don't use nor plan to use any race software for my club 
racing, I don't see the point plus adding another box to convert something 
seems antithetical to the principles of NMEA 2000 which was to let compatible 
instruments talk to each other without such conversions IIRC.

 

OTOH, if the GND box is necessary to get Gwind data to display on my current 
system, I may have to bite the bullet and do it or find another transducer that 
doesn't require the box which could bring a host of other problems mixing 
instrument manufacturers! 

 

Thanks in advance for any wisdom the list may send my way,

 

Charlie Nelson

1995 C 36 XL/kcb

Water Phantom

 

 

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Stus-List Re: Wind instrument conundrum

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

Charlie,

Are you saying the propeller is sticking or the vane is sticking?  Might be
spiders.  Seriously, spiders sometimes make nests in wind instruments.

Either way, you might be able to fix it.  They're fairly simple units.

I have an older Nexus (now Garmin) propeller style wind instrument.  After
20 years, it quit spinning in light breeze.  I disassembled it, cleaned and
lubed it about 2 years ago.  After reassembly, it's been going just fine.
I know it isn't like a GWS 10 unit but here's a link to a pic of the
disassembled unit.  I think I cleaned it with Boeshield T-9 then lubed it
with McLube Sailkote but not 100% sure.  You don't want to use any
petroleum based oil, however light.  It will eventually dry up and turn to
varnish.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mrwL0H6BZ2hfje0A1lRaIhJg-c9tLlI4/view?usp=share_link

There may be some videos on how to disassemble anemometer cup type units.

I also see them on eBay occasionally.

A few years ago I emailed Garmin about interfacing my old wind instrument
with a GND 10 black box.  I think they said it was fairly straightforward.
The important thing was that they actually answered and the answer was
helpful.
--
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

On Mon, Dec 19, 2022 at 12:32 PM Charlie Nelson via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I have a Garmin 10 series instrument set on Water Phantom with 4 GMI 10
> displays, GWS 10 wind transducer and a Garmin knot-meter/depth sounder all
> on a NMEA 2000 backbone which I installed about 10 years ago (?).
>
> This is connected to my Garmin 547(1?) chart plotter and this has worked
> fine.
>
> Now the wind transducer anemometer is 'sticking' in light air and I may
> need to replace the mast transducer unit entirely or at least the
> anemometer and wind vane.  I can replace the cups and the vane for less
> than a boat buck and will probably try this before I consider going with
> Garmin's gwind replacement--the GWS 10 is no longer produced although I may
> be able to find one.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance for any wisdom the list may send my way,
>
> Charlie Nelson
> 1995 C 36 XL/kcb
> Water Phantom
>
>
> Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and
> help me pay the associated bills.  Make a contribution at:
> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
> Thanks for your help.
> Stu
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Stus-List Re: Wind instrument conundrum

[Matt Wolford via CnC-List]

As a follow-up, I should have noted that I have an NX2 server, but not the 
so-called “black box.”  The replacement Garmin masthead unit works fine on my 
NX2 system.

 

From: Matt Wolford via CnC-List  
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2022 1:59 PM
To: 'Stus-List' 
Cc: wolf...@erie.net
Subject: Stus-List Re: Wind instrument conundrum

 

Charlie:

 

I can’t speak to the NMEA issue.  However, be advised that when 
my NX2 masthead unit was damaged (by a wave, no less), Garmin replaced it 
through an exchange program it had at the time.  I sent in the old unit, and 
they sent me what appeared to be a new one (which I still have).  As I recall, 
the cost of the replacement was $150.  Great deal – you may want to inquire.

 

Matt

 

From: Charlie Nelson via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > 
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2022 1:32 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
Cc: cenel...@aol.com <mailto:cenel...@aol.com> 
Subject: Stus-List Wind instrument conundrum

 

I have a Garmin 10 series instrument set on Water Phantom with 4 GMI 10 
displays, GWS 10 wind transducer and a Garmin knot-meter/depth sounder all on a 
NMEA 2000 backbone which I installed about 10 years ago (?). 

 

This is connected to my Garmin 547(1?) chart plotter and this has worked fine. 

 

Now the wind transducer anemometer is 'sticking' in light air and I may need to 
replace the mast transducer unit entirely or at least the anemometer and wind 
vane.  I can replace the cups and the vane for less than a boat buck and will 
probably try this before I consider going with Garmin's gwind replacement--the 
GWS 10 is no longer produced although I may be able to find one. 

 

My issue is that per Garmin phone support, if I go with the Gwind I MAY have to 
also go with the GND 10 black box, depending on the exact model of my GWS 10 
transducer. Apparently this is used to make the Gwind talk to Nexus and may be 
needed to interface to my existing network. Of course I likely cannot get the 
exact model and serial number of my current transducer without going up the 
mast!

 

My question for any NMEA experts on the list is:  

 

Can I just plug the Gwind cable into my 2000 backbone and forget about the GND 
Black box? Since I don't use nor plan to use any race software for my club 
racing, I don't see the point plus adding another box to convert something 
seems antithetical to the principles of NMEA 2000 which was to let compatible 
instruments talk to each other without such conversions IIRC.

 

OTOH, if the GND box is necessary to get Gwind data to display on my current 
system, I may have to bite the bullet and do it or find another transducer that 
doesn't require the box which could bring a host of other problems mixing 
instrument manufacturers! 

 

Thanks in advance for any wisdom the list may send my way,

 

Charlie Nelson

1995 C 36 XL/kcb

Water Phantom

 

 

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Stus-List Re: Wind instrument conundrum

[Matt Wolford via CnC-List]

Charlie:

 

I can’t speak to the NMEA issue.  However, be advised that when 
my NX2 masthead unit was damaged (by a wave, no less), Garmin replaced it 
through an exchange program it had at the time.  I sent in the old unit, and 
they sent me what appeared to be a new one (which I still have).  As I recall, 
the cost of the replacement was $150.  Great deal – you may want to inquire.

 

Matt

 

From: Charlie Nelson via CnC-List  
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2022 1:32 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: cenel...@aol.com
Subject: Stus-List Wind instrument conundrum

 

I have a Garmin 10 series instrument set on Water Phantom with 4 GMI 10 
displays, GWS 10 wind transducer and a Garmin knot-meter/depth sounder all on a 
NMEA 2000 backbone which I installed about 10 years ago (?). 

 

This is connected to my Garmin 547(1?) chart plotter and this has worked fine. 

 

Now the wind transducer anemometer is 'sticking' in light air and I may need to 
replace the mast transducer unit entirely or at least the anemometer and wind 
vane.  I can replace the cups and the vane for less than a boat buck and will 
probably try this before I consider going with Garmin's gwind replacement--the 
GWS 10 is no longer produced although I may be able to find one. 

 

My issue is that per Garmin phone support, if I go with the Gwind I MAY have to 
also go with the GND 10 black box, depending on the exact model of my GWS 10 
transducer. Apparently this is used to make the Gwind talk to Nexus and may be 
needed to interface to my existing network. Of course I likely cannot get the 
exact model and serial number of my current transducer without going up the 
mast!

 

My question for any NMEA experts on the list is:  

 

Can I just plug the Gwind cable into my 2000 backbone and forget about the GND 
Black box? Since I don't use nor plan to use any race software for my club 
racing, I don't see the point plus adding another box to convert something 
seems antithetical to the principles of NMEA 2000 which was to let compatible 
instruments talk to each other without such conversions IIRC.

 

OTOH, if the GND box is necessary to get Gwind data to display on my current 
system, I may have to bite the bullet and do it or find another transducer that 
doesn't require the box which could bring a host of other problems mixing 
instrument manufacturers! 

 

Thanks in advance for any wisdom the list may send my way,

 

Charlie Nelson

1995 C 36 XL/kcb

Water Phantom

 

 

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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

Dave,
I would be very interested to know if the old transducer was a Datamarine.
Thx
Pete 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 27, 2021, at 12:45 PM, David Knecht  wrote:
> 
> I am unclear on the question, but here is my experience with tridata 
> transducers.  I put in a Raymarine Seatalkng network a few years.  I added a 
> Airmar DST800 depth/speed/temp tri-ducer more recently which plugged right 
> into the network and worked perfectly on my Raymarine chartplotter.  All I 
> needed was a long Seatalk cable to get it to the port back by the engine.  
> The triducer even fit into the hole from the old transducer (not sure the 
> brand but could find out) with no modification. Dave
> 
> S/V Aries
> 1990 C 34+
> New London, CT
> 
> 
> 
>> On Sep 25, 2021, at 7:42 PM, Peter W. via CnC-List  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I am researching this very question (can tridata work in datamarine thru 
>> hull.
>> I am hoping a fellow lister might have an experience to share.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Sep 25, 2021, at 3:29 PM, Doug via CnC-List  
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> When I upgraded to an es and an axiom plotters, I also upgraded to digital 
>>> radar, the i50 and i60 wind, speed, and depth. I also upgraded the 
>>> transducers as well. I tried to use an existing transducer from the old 
>>> Garmin system to no avail. 
>>> 
>>> Doug
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Doug Mountjoy 
>>> sv Rebecca Leah 
>>> C & C Landfall 39
>>> Port Orchard Yacht Club 
>>> Port Orchard, WA
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  Original message 
>>> From: Novabraid via CnC-List 
>>> Date: 9/25/21 10:46 (GMT-08:00)
>>> To: 'Stus-List' 
>>> Cc: csgilchr...@comcast.net
>>> Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument
>>> 
>>> Peter,
>>> 
>>> For your depth and speed instrument update from Datamarine to the Tridata 
>>> unit from Raymarine, are you able to incorporate your existing Datamarine 
>>> analog transducers using the Raymarine ITC-5 or will you need to change 
>>> through hull transducers as well?
>>> 
>>> I’d very much like to integrate my speed and depth with a NMEA 2000 
>>> chartplotter (Raymarine ES series) and eventually also add wind instruments 
>>> and digital radar but not sure if I need to upgrade the transducers.
>>> 
>>> Chuck Gilchrest
>>> 
>>> Half Magic
>>> 
>>> 83 Landfall 35
>>> 
>>>  
>>> From: Peter W. via CnC-List  
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 5:47 PM
>>> To: Stus-List 
>>> Cc: Peter W. 
>>> Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument
>>> 
>>>  
>>> FWIW, earlier this season, I replaced my TackTick wireless wind instrument 
>>> with Raymarine's latest offering.  You may recall Raymarine acquired 
>>> TackTick some years ago.  Except for the branding, The replacement is 
>>> identical to the original, which worked well for 13 seasons.  In fact, the 
>>> original unit still works fine for wind SPEED, but it is unreliable for 
>>> DIRECTION.  Probably, I could have returned it for testing and possible 
>>> repair, but I didn't want to deal with the cost of retrieval, downtime, and 
>>> re-install [which assumes the unit could be repaired].  
>>> 
>>> I like the unit.  I don't like it when I can't get through to Raymarine.  
>>> 
>>> Since my old Datamarine knotmeter is finally giving it up, I purchased a 
>>> suite of instruments - wind instrument + Tridata display, with wireless 
>>> cap.  could this work for you?
>>> 
>>>  
>>> Pete W.
>>> 
>>>  
>>> Siren Song
>>> 
>>> '91 C 30-2
>>> 
>>> Irvington, Va.
>>> 
>>>  
>>>  
>>> On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>>  
>>> I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The 
>>> main reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the 
>>> EV-100 autopilot.
>>> 
>>>  
>>> I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC, 
>>> though (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).
>>> 
>>>  
>>> I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod 
>>> on the binnacle; rather I have two indiv

Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[David Knecht via CnC-List]

I am unclear on the question, but here is my experience with tridata 
transducers.  I put in a Raymarine Seatalkng network a few years.  I added a 
Airmar DST800 depth/speed/temp tri-ducer more recently which plugged right into 
the network and worked perfectly on my Raymarine chartplotter.  All I needed 
was a long Seatalk cable to get it to the port back by the engine.  The 
triducer even fit into the hole from the old transducer (not sure the brand but 
could find out) with no modification. Dave

S/V Aries
1990 C 34+
New London, CT



> On Sep 25, 2021, at 7:42 PM, Peter W. via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> I am researching this very question (can tridata work in datamarine thru hull.
> I am hoping a fellow lister might have an experience to share.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 25, 2021, at 3:29 PM, Doug via CnC-List  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> When I upgraded to an es and an axiom plotters, I also upgraded to digital 
>> radar, the i50 and i60 wind, speed, and depth. I also upgraded the 
>> transducers as well. I tried to use an existing transducer from the old 
>> Garmin system to no avail. 
>> 
>> Doug
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Doug Mountjoy 
>> sv Rebecca Leah 
>> C & C Landfall 39
>> Port Orchard Yacht Club 
>> Port Orchard, WA
>> 
>> 
>>  Original message --------
>> From: Novabraid via CnC-List 
>> Date: 9/25/21 10:46 (GMT-08:00)
>> To: 'Stus-List' 
>> Cc: csgilchr...@comcast.net
>> Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument
>> 
>> Peter,
>> 
>> For your depth and speed instrument update from Datamarine to the Tridata 
>> unit from Raymarine, are you able to incorporate your existing Datamarine 
>> analog transducers using the Raymarine ITC-5 or will you need to change 
>> through hull transducers as well?
>> 
>> I’d very much like to integrate my speed and depth with a NMEA 2000 
>> chartplotter (Raymarine ES series) and eventually also add wind instruments 
>> and digital radar but not sure if I need to upgrade the transducers.
>> 
>> Chuck Gilchrest
>> 
>> Half Magic
>> 
>> 83 Landfall 35
>> 
>>  
>> From: Peter W. via CnC-List  
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 5:47 PM
>> To: Stus-List 
>> Cc: Peter W. 
>> Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument
>> 
>>  
>> FWIW, earlier this season, I replaced my TackTick wireless wind instrument 
>> with Raymarine's latest offering.  You may recall Raymarine acquired 
>> TackTick some years ago.  Except for the branding, The replacement is 
>> identical to the original, which worked well for 13 seasons.  In fact, the 
>> original unit still works fine for wind SPEED, but it is unreliable for 
>> DIRECTION.  Probably, I could have returned it for testing and possible 
>> repair, but I didn't want to deal with the cost of retrieval, downtime, and 
>> re-install [which assumes the unit could be repaired].  
>> 
>> I like the unit.  I don't like it when I can't get through to Raymarine.  
>> 
>> Since my old Datamarine knotmeter is finally giving it up, I purchased a 
>> suite of instruments - wind instrument + Tridata display, with wireless cap. 
>>  could this work for you?
>> 
>>  
>> Pete W.
>> 
>>  
>> Siren Song
>> 
>> '91 C 30-2
>> 
>> Irvington, Va.
>> 
>>  
>>  
>> On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
>> mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>>  
>> I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The 
>> main reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the 
>> EV-100 autopilot.
>> 
>>  
>> I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC, though 
>> (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).
>> 
>>  
>> I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod on 
>> the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the 
>> chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).
>> 
>>  
>> I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit.
>> 
>>  
>> I have a few questions:
>> 
>>  
>> - Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)? My 
>> first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as opposed to 
>> an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. But this 
>> is mainly to control the costs.
>> 
>>  
>> - With limited space at the helm, what is the 

Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

I am researching this very question (can tridata work in datamarine thru hull.
I am hoping a fellow lister might have an experience to share.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 25, 2021, at 3:29 PM, Doug via CnC-List  wrote:
> 
> 
> When I upgraded to an es and an axiom plotters, I also upgraded to digital 
> radar, the i50 and i60 wind, speed, and depth. I also upgraded the 
> transducers as well. I tried to use an existing transducer from the old 
> Garmin system to no avail. 
> 
> Doug
> 
> 
> 
> Doug Mountjoy 
> sv Rebecca Leah 
> C & C Landfall 39
> Port Orchard Yacht Club 
> Port Orchard, WA
> 
> 
>  Original message 
> From: Novabraid via CnC-List 
> Date: 9/25/21 10:46 (GMT-08:00)
> To: 'Stus-List' 
> Cc: csgilchr...@comcast.net
> Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument
> 
> Peter,
> 
> For your depth and speed instrument update from Datamarine to the Tridata 
> unit from Raymarine, are you able to incorporate your existing Datamarine 
> analog transducers using the Raymarine ITC-5 or will you need to change 
> through hull transducers as well?
> 
> I’d very much like to integrate my speed and depth with a NMEA 2000 
> chartplotter (Raymarine ES series) and eventually also add wind instruments 
> and digital radar but not sure if I need to upgrade the transducers.
> 
> Chuck Gilchrest
> 
> Half Magic
> 
> 83 Landfall 35
> 
>  
> 
> From: Peter W. via CnC-List  
> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 5:47 PM
> To: Stus-List 
> Cc: Peter W. 
> Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument
> 
>  
> 
> FWIW, earlier this season, I replaced my TackTick wireless wind instrument 
> with Raymarine's latest offering.  You may recall Raymarine acquired TackTick 
> some years ago.  Except for the branding, The replacement is identical to the 
> original, which worked well for 13 seasons.  In fact, the original unit still 
> works fine for wind SPEED, but it is unreliable for DIRECTION.  Probably, I 
> could have returned it for testing and possible repair, but I didn't want to 
> deal with the cost of retrieval, downtime, and re-install [which assumes the 
> unit could be repaired].  
> 
> I like the unit.  I don't like it when I can't get through to Raymarine.  
> 
> Since my old Datamarine knotmeter is finally giving it up, I purchased a 
> suite of instruments - wind instrument + Tridata display, with wireless cap.  
> could this work for you?
> 
>  
> 
> Pete W.
> 
>  
> 
> Siren Song
> 
> '91 C 30-2
> 
> Irvington, Va.
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
>  
> 
> I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The main 
> reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the EV-100 
> autopilot.
> 
>  
> 
> I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC, though 
> (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).
> 
>  
> 
> I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod on 
> the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the 
> chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).
> 
>  
> 
> I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit.
> 
>  
> 
> I have a few questions:
> 
>  
> 
> - Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)? My 
> first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as opposed to 
> an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. But this is 
> mainly to control the costs.
> 
>  
> 
> - With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed the 
> wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the detailed wind 
> angle displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the wind 
> display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not 
> required AND I could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine with 
> that.
> 
>  
> 
> - Any strong recommendations against the wireless?
> 
>  
> 
> - Any other suggestions or recommendations?
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks
> 
>  
> 
> Marek
> 
>  
> 
> 1994 C270 ”Legato”
> 
> Ottawa, ON
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with 
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use 
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu
> 
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with 
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use 
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu
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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Doug via CnC-List]

When I upgraded to an es and an axiom plotters, I also upgraded to digital 
radar, the i50 and i60 wind, speed, and depth. I also upgraded the transducers 
as well. I tried to use an existing transducer from the old Garmin system to no 
avail. DougDoug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht 
Club Port Orchard, WA
 Original message From: Novabraid via CnC-List 
 Date: 9/25/21  10:46  (GMT-08:00) To: 'Stus-List' 
 Cc: csgilchr...@comcast.net Subject: Stus-List Re: wind 
instrument Peter,For your depth and speed instrument update from Datamarine to 
the Tridata unit from Raymarine, are you able to incorporate your existing 
Datamarine analog transducers using the Raymarine ITC-5 or will you need to 
change through hull transducers as well?I’d very much like to integrate my 
speed and depth with a NMEA 2000 chartplotter (Raymarine ES series) and 
eventually also add wind instruments and digital radar but not sure if I need 
to upgrade the transducers.Chuck GilchrestHalf Magic83 Landfall 35 From: Peter 
W. via CnC-List  Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 
5:47 PMTo: Stus-List Cc: Peter W. 
Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument FWIW, earlier 
this season, I replaced my TackTick wireless wind instrument with Raymarine's 
latest offering.  You may recall Raymarine acquired TackTick some years ago.  
Except for the branding, The replacement is identical to the original, which 
worked well for 13 seasons.  In fact, the original unit still works fine for 
wind SPEED, but it is unreliable for DIRECTION.  Probably, I could have 
returned it for testing and possible repair, but I didn't want to deal with the 
cost of retrieval, downtime, and re-install [which assumes the unit could be 
repaired].  I like the unit.  I don't like it when I can't get through to 
Raymarine.  Since my old Datamarine knotmeter is finally giving it up, I 
purchased a suite of instruments - wind instrument + Tridata display, with 
wireless cap.  could this work for you? Pete W. Siren Song'91 C 
30-2Irvington, Va.  On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
 wrote:Hi, I am starting to think about adding the wind 
instrument to the boat. The main reason is for being able to feed the data 
(wind direction) to the EV-100 autopilot. I have a SeatalkNG network on the 
boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC, though (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, 
instead). I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a 
Navpod on the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the 
chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head). I unstep the 
mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit. I have a few 
questions: - Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, 
B)? My first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as 
opposed to an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. 
But this is mainly to control the costs. - With limited space at the helm, what 
is the minimum requirement to feed the wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I 
don’t think I need the detailed wind angle displayed, as long as the AP can 
follow. Though I could put the wind display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). 
But if that display is not required AND I could save the cost by not including 
it, I might be fine with that. - Any strong recommendations against the 
wireless? - Any other suggestions or recommendations? Thanks Marek 1994 C270 
”Legato”Ottawa, ON  Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the 
list to help with the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the 
list - use PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  
Thanks - StuThanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu

Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Novabraid via CnC-List]

Peter,

For your depth and speed instrument update from Datamarine to the Tridata unit 
from Raymarine, are you able to incorporate your existing Datamarine analog 
transducers using the Raymarine ITC-5 or will you need to change through hull 
transducers as well?

I’d very much like to integrate my speed and depth with a NMEA 2000 
chartplotter (Raymarine ES series) and eventually also add wind instruments and 
digital radar but not sure if I need to upgrade the transducers.

Chuck Gilchrest

Half Magic

83 Landfall 35

 

From: Peter W. via CnC-List  
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 5:47 PM
To: Stus-List 
Cc: Peter W. 
Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument

 

FWIW, earlier this season, I replaced my TackTick wireless wind instrument with 
Raymarine's latest offering.  You may recall Raymarine acquired TackTick some 
years ago.  Except for the branding, The replacement is identical to the 
original, which worked well for 13 seasons.  In fact, the original unit still 
works fine for wind SPEED, but it is unreliable for DIRECTION.  Probably, I 
could have returned it for testing and possible repair, but I didn't want to 
deal with the cost of retrieval, downtime, and re-install [which assumes the 
unit could be repaired].  

I like the unit.  I don't like it when I can't get through to Raymarine.  

Since my old Datamarine knotmeter is finally giving it up, I purchased a suite 
of instruments - wind instrument + Tridata display, with wireless cap.  could 
this work for you?

 

Pete W.

 

Siren Song

'91 C 30-2

Irvington, Va.

 

 

On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote:

Hi,

 

I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The main 
reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the EV-100 
autopilot.

 

I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC, though (I 
have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).

 

I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod on 
the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the chartplotter 
and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).

 

I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit.

 

I have a few questions:

 

- Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)? My 
first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as opposed to an 
analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. But this is 
mainly to control the costs.

 

- With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed the 
wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the detailed wind angle 
displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the wind display 
somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not required AND I 
could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine with that.

 

- Any strong recommendations against the wireless?

 

- Any other suggestions or recommendations?

 

Thanks

 

Marek

 

1994 C270 ”Legato”

Ottawa, ON

 

 

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costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Randal Stafford via CnC-List]

Hi Marek,

After screwing around for several years with a SailTimer Wind Instrument 
(solar-powered bluetooth-based masthead anemometer) and SailTimer App on an 
iPad velcro’d to the cabin wall - all of which only worked part of the time and 
was generally disappointing - last offseason I switched to a basic Raymarine 
system with a new DST sensor, new masthead wind vane, GPS receiver, iTC-5 hub, 
and MFD.  Yes I had to cut a new through-hull, run cable up the mast and bilge, 
etc.  But it’s been a huge improvement.  I finally have reliable 
instrumentation on the boat, and use it every time out.

Cheers,
Randy Stafford
S/V Grenadine
C 30 MK I #79
Ken Caryl, CO

> On Sep 21, 2021, at 11:59 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
>  
> I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The main 
> reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the EV-100 
> autopilot.
>  
> I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC, though 
> (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).
>  
> I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod on 
> the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the 
> chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).
>  
> I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit.
>  
> I have a few questions:
>  
> - Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)? My 
> first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as opposed to 
> an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. But this is 
> mainly to control the costs.
>  
> - With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed the 
> wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the detailed wind 
> angle displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the wind 
> display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not 
> required AND I could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine with 
> that.
>  
> - Any strong recommendations against the wireless?
>  
> - Any other suggestions or recommendations?
>  
> Thanks
>  
> Marek
>  
> 1994 C270 ”Legato”
> Ottawa, ON
>  
>  
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with 
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use 
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray 
>   Thanks - Stu

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costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[David Knecht via CnC-List]

I have had TackTick wireless wind on my mast since I bought my boat 8 years 
ago.  I have the converter box so it is on my Seatalk-ng network.  It worked 
flawlessly until this year when something happened to the speed sensor.  I have 
not yet gone up the mast to pull it for diagnosis.  I had the mast down two 
years ago and was concerned about its age so sent it to Raymarine for testing.  
They found it to be fine, but offered that if it had problems down the road, 
they would sell me a new one at a discounted price to replace it.  So I have 
been happy with how long it lasted.  If I were to replace it, it would be the 
same or perhaps the Sailtimer version (https://wi-rb.com/product/rb/).  Dave

David Knecht
Rear Commodore
Thames Yacht Club
New London, CT



> On Sep 22, 2021, at 5:47 PM, Peter W. via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> FWIW, earlier this season, I replaced my TackTick wireless wind instrument 
> with Raymarine's latest offering.  You may recall Raymarine acquired TackTick 
> some years ago.  Except for the branding, The replacement is identical to the 
> original, which worked well for 13 seasons.  In fact, the original unit still 
> works fine for wind SPEED, but it is unreliable for DIRECTION.  Probably, I 
> could have returned it for testing and possible repair, but I didn't want to 
> deal with the cost of retrieval, downtime, and re-install [which assumes the 
> unit could be repaired].  
> I like the unit.  I don't like it when I can't get through to Raymarine.  
> Since my old Datamarine knotmeter is finally giving it up, I purchased a 
> suite of instruments - wind instrument + Tridata display, with wireless cap.  
> could this work for you?
> 
> Pete W.
> 
> Siren Song
> '91 C 30-2
> Irvington, Va.
> 
> 
> On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
> mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
> Hi,
> 
>  
> 
> I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The main 
> reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the EV-100 
> autopilot.
> 
>  
> 
> I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC, though 
> (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).
> 
>  
> 
> I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod on 
> the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the 
> chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).
> 
>  
> 
> I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit.
> 
>  
> 
> I have a few questions:
> 
>  
> 
> - Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)? My 
> first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as opposed to 
> an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. But this is 
> mainly to control the costs.
> 
>  
> 
> - With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed the 
> wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the detailed wind 
> angle displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the wind 
> display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not 
> required AND I could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine with 
> that.
> 
>  
> 
> - Any strong recommendations against the wireless?
> 
>  
> 
> - Any other suggestions or recommendations?
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks
> 
>  
> 
> Marek
> 
>  
> 
> 1994 C270 ”Legato”
> 
> Ottawa, ON
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with 
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use 
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray 
>   Thanks - Stu
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with 
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use 
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu

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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

FWIW, earlier this season, I replaced my TackTick wireless wind instrument
with Raymarine's latest offering.  You may recall Raymarine acquired
TackTick some years ago.  Except for the branding, The replacement is
identical to the original, which worked well for 13 seasons.  In fact, the
original unit still works fine for wind SPEED, but it is unreliable for
DIRECTION.  Probably, I could have returned it for testing and possible
repair, but I didn't want to deal with the cost of retrieval, downtime, and
re-install [which assumes the unit could be repaired].
I like the unit.  I don't like it when I can't get through to Raymarine.
Since my old Datamarine knotmeter is finally giving it up, I purchased a
suite of instruments - wind instrument + Tridata display, with wireless
cap.  could this work for you?

Pete W.

Siren Song
'91 C 30-2
Irvington, Va.


On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
>
>
> I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The
> main reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the
> EV-100 autopilot.
>
>
>
> I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC,
> though (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).
>
>
>
> I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod
> on the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the
> chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).
>
>
>
> I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit.
>
>
>
> I have a few questions:
>
>
>
> - Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)? My
> first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as opposed
> to an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. But
> this is mainly to control the costs.
>
>
>
> - With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed
> the wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the detailed
> wind angle displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the
> wind display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not
> required AND I could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine
> with that.
>
>
>
> - Any strong recommendations against the wireless?
>
>
>
> - Any other suggestions or recommendations?
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Marek
>
>
>
> 1994 C270 ”Legato”
>
> Ottawa, ON
>
>
>
>
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks
> - Stu
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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[dwight veinot via CnC-List]

Things get old. We age with them. My new instruments are already old but I
like them and I want to keep them working like they do now. Good enough for
 me. Raymarine speed depth and wind. I find apparent wind angle invaluable
when it comes to  sail trim and VMG. My instruments are mounted in a pod
above the companionway in direct view from the helm. I like them

On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 3:31 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Investigate the Garmin Gwind transducer and Gnd 10 black box bridge.  At
> $600 it will provide NMEA 2000 wind data for you.
>
> It's a descendant of the Nexus instruments.  My 22 year old Nexus
> instruments still work well for me.  I use a Noland NMEA 0183 multiplexer
> to interface my Nexus instruments to my Simrad WP30 wheelpilot.  Steers to
> wind well.  I've been contemplating snagging a used Garmin black box bridge
> off eBay.  Routinely see them for $100.
>
> --
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
>
> On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>>
>>
>> I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The
>> main reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the
>> EV-100 autopilot.
>>
>>
>>
>> I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC,
>> though (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).
>>
>>
>>
>> I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod
>> on the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the
>> chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).
>>
>>
>>
>> I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless
>> unit.
>>
>>
>>
>> I have a few questions:
>>
>>
>>
>> - Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)?
>> My first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as
>> opposed to an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to
>> connect. But this is mainly to control the costs.
>>
>>
>>
>> - With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed
>> the wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the detailed
>> wind angle displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the
>> wind display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not
>> required AND I could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine
>> with that.
>>
>>
>>
>> - Any strong recommendations against the wireless?
>>
>>
>>
>> - Any other suggestions or recommendations?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>>
>> Marek
>>
>>
>>
>> 1994 C270 ”Legato”
>>
>> Ottawa, ON
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help
>> with the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list -
>> use PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
>> Thanks - Stu
>
>
>
> --
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks
> - Stu

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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Dave via CnC-List]

My Raymarine compass sensor was WAY off until I updated the firmware and then ran the calibration routine.   A known issue, but one not often directly discussed.   Dave  Sent from Mail for Windows From: Shawn Wright via CnC-ListSent: September 21, 2021 6:39 PMTo: Stus-ListCc: Shawn WrightSubject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument I like the idea of an integrated compass and wind sensor, as I am currently dealing with possible compass calibration issues; either that or my boat points 7-10deg higher on the port tack, which doesn't seem likely. As a result, I don't pay much attention to the TWA/AWA numbers and go by telltales and windex. I've done the compass calibration procedure, but it still always shows the boat crabbing slightly, so the heading sensor and/or wind sensor must be slightly off.--Shawn Wrightshawngwri...@gmail.comS/V Callisto, 1974 C 35https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto  On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 3:24 PM Dave S via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:Very interested in this one.  Intriguing sensor.Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 21, 2021, at 3:57 PM, Dreuge via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:Does anyone have experience with the Airmar WS-150WX?    This is an ultra-sonic transducer that seems to measure just about everything:  true/apparent wind, pressure, temp, gps, compas, pitch & roll, NMEA 0183/2000. I currently have a regular cable-run Raymarine wind system.   It always works.  -Paul E.1981 C Landfall 38 S/V Johanna RoseFort Walton Beach, FL http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/   On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:Hi, I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The main reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the EV-100 autopilot. I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC, though (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead). I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod on the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head). I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit. I have a few questions: - Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)? My first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as opposed to an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. But this is mainly to control the costs. - With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed the wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the detailed wind angle displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the wind display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not required AND I could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine with that. - Any strong recommendations against the wireless? - Any other suggestions or recommendations? Thanks Marek 1994 C270 ”Legato”Ottawa, ON  Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - StuThanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu

Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Shawn Wright via CnC-List]

I like the idea of an integrated compass and wind sensor, as I am currently
dealing with possible compass calibration issues; either that or my boat
points 7-10deg higher on the port tack, which doesn't seem likely. As a
result, I don't pay much attention to the TWA/AWA numbers and go by
telltales and windex. I've done the compass calibration procedure, but it
still always shows the boat crabbing slightly, so the heading sensor and/or
wind sensor must be slightly off.

--
Shawn Wright
shawngwri...@gmail.com
S/V Callisto, 1974 C 35
https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto


On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 3:24 PM Dave S via CnC-List 
wrote:

> Very interested in this one.  Intriguing sensor.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 21, 2021, at 3:57 PM, Dreuge via CnC-List 
> wrote:
>
> 
> Does anyone have experience with the Airmar WS-150WX?
>
> This is an ultra-sonic transducer that seems to measure just about
> everything:  true/apparent wind, pressure, temp, gps, compas, pitch & roll,
> NMEA 0183/2000.
>
> I currently have a regular cable-run Raymarine wind system.   It always
> works.
>
>
> -
> Paul E.
> 1981 C Landfall 38
> S/V Johanna Rose
> Fort Walton Beach, FL
>
> http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>>
>>
>> I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The
>> main reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the
>> EV-100 autopilot.
>>
>>
>>
>> I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC,
>> though (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).
>>
>>
>>
>> I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod
>> on the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the
>> chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).
>>
>>
>>
>> I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless
>> unit.
>>
>>
>>
>> I have a few questions:
>>
>>
>>
>> - Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)?
>> My first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as
>> opposed to an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to
>> connect. But this is mainly to control the costs.
>>
>>
>>
>> - With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed
>> the wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the detailed
>> wind angle displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the
>> wind display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not
>> required AND I could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine
>> with that.
>>
>>
>>
>> - Any strong recommendations against the wireless?
>>
>>
>>
>> - Any other suggestions or recommendations?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>>
>> Marek
>>
>>
>>
>> 1994 C270 ”Legato”
>>
>> Ottawa, ON
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help
>> with the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list -
>> use PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
>> Thanks - Stu
>
>
>
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks
> - Stu
>
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks
> - Stu
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costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Dave S via CnC-List]

Very interested in this one.  Intriguing sensor.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 21, 2021, at 3:57 PM, Dreuge via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Does anyone have experience with the Airmar WS-150WX?   
> 
> This is an ultra-sonic transducer that seems to measure just about 
> everything:  true/apparent wind, pressure, temp, gps, compas, pitch & roll, 
> NMEA 0183/2000.
> 
> I currently have a regular cable-run Raymarine wind system.   It always works.
> 
> 
> -
> Paul E.
> 1981 C Landfall 38 
> S/V Johanna Rose
> Fort Walton Beach, FL
> 
> http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/
> 
> 
> 
>> 
>>> On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
>>>  wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The 
>>> main reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the 
>>> EV-100 autopilot.
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC, 
>>> though (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod 
>>> on the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the 
>>> chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit.
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> I have a few questions:
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> - Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)? My 
>>> first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as opposed 
>>> to an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. But 
>>> this is mainly to control the costs.
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> - With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed 
>>> the wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the detailed 
>>> wind angle displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the 
>>> wind display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not 
>>> required AND I could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine 
>>> with that.
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> - Any strong recommendations against the wireless?
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> - Any other suggestions or recommendations?
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Marek
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> 1994 C270 ”Legato”
>>> 
>>> Ottawa, ON
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with 
>>> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use 
>>> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - 
>>> Stu
>> 
> 
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with 
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use 
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu

Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Neil Andersen via CnC-List]

☹️

Neil Andersen
Rock Hall, MD 21661
484-354-8800

From: Bill Coleman via CnC-List 
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 6:15:03 PM
To: Stus-List 
Cc: Bill Coleman 
Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument

Busted!

Bill

On Tue, Sep 21, 2021, 3:13 PM Neil Andersen via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
Sorry, wrong list.  I am going to be selling my well loved and well maintained 
C 32 as she has been replaced by a Catalina 387 hull #15.

The question was for the other list.


Neil Andersen
1982 C 32, FoxFire
Rock Hall, MD 21661
484-354-8800

From: Richard Bush mailto:bushma...@aol.com>>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 3:47:06 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>
Cc: njgallag...@optonline.net<mailto:njgallag...@optonline.net> 
mailto:njgallag...@optonline.net>>; 
neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com<mailto:neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com> 
mailto:neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com>>
Subject: Re: Stus-List Re: wind instrument

OK, what's a "C-387" designation mean?, that's a new one for me...

Richard
s/v Bushmark4: 1985 C 37, CB; Ohio River, Mile 584;

Richard N. Bush Law Offices
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462
502-584-7255


-Original Message-
From: Neil Andersen via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>
To: Stus-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>
Cc: Neil Gallagher 
mailto:njgallag...@optonline.net>>; Neil Andersen 
mailto:neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com>>
Sent: Tue, Sep 21, 2021 3:12 pm
Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument

Good topic.  My “new-to-me” C-387 needs a wind anemometer, but I don’t see how 
to run the wires.  Any insight from the list

Neil Andersen
C-387 #15
Rock Hall, MD 21661
484-354-8800
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --  https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Bill Coleman via CnC-List]

Busted!

Bill

On Tue, Sep 21, 2021, 3:13 PM Neil Andersen via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Sorry, wrong list.  I am going to be selling my well loved and well
> maintained C 32 as she has been replaced by a Catalina 387 hull #15.
>
> The question was for the other list.
>
>
> Neil Andersen
> 1982 C 32, FoxFire
> Rock Hall, MD 21661
> 484-354-8800
> --
> *From:* Richard Bush 
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 21, 2021 3:47:06 PM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
> *Cc:* njgallag...@optonline.net ;
> neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com 
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Re: wind instrument
>
> OK, what's a "C-387" designation mean?, that's a new one for me...
>
> Richard
> s/v Bushmark4: 1985 C 37, CB; Ohio River, Mile 584;
>
> Richard N. Bush Law Offices
> 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
> Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462
> 502-584-7255
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Neil Andersen via CnC-List 
> To: Stus-List 
> Cc: Neil Gallagher ; Neil Andersen <
> neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com>
> Sent: Tue, Sep 21, 2021 3:12 pm
> Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument
>
> Good topic.  My “new-to-me” C-387 needs a wind anemometer, but I don’t see
> how to run the wires.  Any insight from the list
>
> Neil Andersen
> C-387 #15
> Rock Hall, MD 21661
> 484-354-8800
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use
> PayPal to send contribution --  https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks -
> Stu
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with
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[Neil Andersen via CnC-List]

Sorry, wrong list.  I am going to be selling my well loved and well maintained 
C 32 as she has been replaced by a Catalina 387 hull #15.

The question was for the other list.


Neil Andersen
1982 C 32, FoxFire
Rock Hall, MD 21661
484-354-8800

From: Richard Bush 
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 3:47:06 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Cc: njgallag...@optonline.net ; 
neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Re: wind instrument

OK, what's a "C-387" designation mean?, that's a new one for me...

Richard
s/v Bushmark4: 1985 C 37, CB; Ohio River, Mile 584;

Richard N. Bush Law Offices
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462
502-584-7255


-Original Message-
From: Neil Andersen via CnC-List 
To: Stus-List 
Cc: Neil Gallagher ; Neil Andersen 

Sent: Tue, Sep 21, 2021 3:12 pm
Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument

Good topic.  My “new-to-me” C-387 needs a wind anemometer, but I don’t see how 
to run the wires.  Any insight from the list

Neil Andersen
C-387 #15
Rock Hall, MD 21661
484-354-8800
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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Bill Coleman via CnC-List]

With you already having Raymarine, I would stick with it.
Not a fan of wireless on a boat.

Bill Coleman

On Tue, Sep 21, 2021, 12:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
>
>
> I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The
> main reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the
> EV-100 autopilot.
>
>
>
> I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC,
> though (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).
>
>
>
> I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod
> on the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the
> chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).
>
>
>
> I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit.
>
>
>
> I have a few questions:
>
>
>
> - Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)? My
> first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as opposed
> to an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. But
> this is mainly to control the costs.
>
>
>
> - With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed
> the wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the detailed
> wind angle displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the
> wind display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not
> required AND I could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine
> with that.
>
>
>
> - Any strong recommendations against the wireless?
>
>
>
> - Any other suggestions or recommendations?
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Marek
>
>
>
> 1994 C270 ”Legato”
>
> Ottawa, ON
>
>
>
>
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks
> - Stu
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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Korbey Hunt via CnC-List]

Last time I tried to call Garmin I was on hold for an hour and never did get to 
speak to anyone.

Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>

From: Dreuge via CnC-List 
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 11:57:31 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Cc: Dreuge 
Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument

Does anyone have experience with the Airmar WS-150WX?

This is an ultra-sonic transducer that seems to measure just about everything:  
true/apparent wind, pressure, temp, gps, compas, pitch & roll, NMEA 0183/2000.

I currently have a regular cable-run Raymarine wind system.   It always works.


-
Paul E.
1981 C Landfall 38
S/V Johanna Rose
Fort Walton Beach, FL

http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsvjohannarose.blogspot.com%2F=04%7C01%7C%7C44811ce9679946d3af2d08d97d3a10cc%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637678510611754840%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000=Ym%2FABpZoWcZcFYVaoQGoLvplqg7fHbijzt5ZRxaLhnM%3D=0>




On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:

Hi,



I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The main 
reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the EV-100 
autopilot.



I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC, though (I 
have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).



I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod on 
the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the chartplotter 
and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).



I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit.



I have a few questions:



- Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)? My 
first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as opposed to an 
analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. But this is 
mainly to control the costs.



- With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed the 
wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the detailed wind angle 
displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the wind display 
somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not required AND I 
could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine with that.



- Any strong recommendations against the wireless?



- Any other suggestions or recommendations?



Thanks



Marek



1994 C270 ”Legato”

Ottawa, ON





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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Dreuge via CnC-List]

Does anyone have experience with the Airmar WS-150WX?   

This is an ultra-sonic transducer that seems to measure just about everything:  
true/apparent wind, pressure, temp, gps, compas, pitch & roll, NMEA 0183/2000.

I currently have a regular cable-run Raymarine wind system.   It always works.


-
Paul E.
1981 C Landfall 38 
S/V Johanna Rose
Fort Walton Beach, FL

http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/



> 
> On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
> mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
> Hi,
> 
>  
> 
> I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The main 
> reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the EV-100 
> autopilot.
> 
>  
> 
> I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC, though 
> (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).
> 
>  
> 
> I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod on 
> the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the 
> chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).
> 
>  
> 
> I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit.
> 
>  
> 
> I have a few questions:
> 
>  
> 
> - Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)? My 
> first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as opposed to 
> an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. But this is 
> mainly to control the costs.
> 
>  
> 
> - With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed the 
> wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the detailed wind 
> angle displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the wind 
> display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not 
> required AND I could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine with 
> that.
> 
>  
> 
> - Any strong recommendations against the wireless?
> 
>  
> 
> - Any other suggestions or recommendations?
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks
> 
>  
> 
> Marek
> 
>  
> 
> 1994 C270 ”Legato”
> 
> Ottawa, ON
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with 
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use 
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray 
>   Thanks - Stu
> 

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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Richard Bush via CnC-List]

 OK, what's a "C-387" designation mean?, that's a new one for me...
 
Richards/v Bushmark4: 1985 C 37, CB; Ohio River, Mile 584;
 
Richard N. Bush Law Offices 
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine 
Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 
502-584-7255 
 
-Original Message-
From: Neil Andersen via CnC-List 
To: Stus-List 
Cc: Neil Gallagher ; Neil Andersen 

Sent: Tue, Sep 21, 2021 3:12 pm
Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument

 Good topic.  My “new-to-me” C-387 needs a wind anemometer, but I don’t see how 
to run the wires.  Any insight from the list
Neil AndersenC-387 #15Rock Hall, MD 21661484-354-8800Thanks to all of the 
subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved.  If 
you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution --  
https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - StuThanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu

Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Neil Andersen via CnC-List]

Good topic.  My “new-to-me” C-387 needs a wind anemometer, but I don’t see how 
to run the wires.  Any insight from the list

Neil Andersen
C-387 #15
Rock Hall, MD 21661
484-354-8800
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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Neil Gallagher via CnC-List]

My experience with the Tacktick, now Raymarine wireless is that it's 
really nice when it works, but I've struggled with it since I installed 
it about five years ago.  I know others on the list have had good 
experience with it (we've discussed this on the list in the past), but 
while all the other inputs work fine (hull transmitter), the wind sensor 
keeps dropping out.  I've changed batteries and bearings, not much 
difference.  Others seem to have had good success with it, YMMV.



Neil Gallagher
Weatherly 35-1
Glen Cove, NY

On 9/21/2021 1:59 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote:


I have a few questions:

- Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, 
B)? My first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) 
(as opposed to an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) 
to connect. But this is mainly to control the costs.


- With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to 
feed the wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the 
detailed wind angle displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I 
could put the wind display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if 
that display is not required AND I could save the cost by not 
including it, I might be fine with that.


- Any strong recommendations against the wireless?

- Any other suggestions or recommendations?




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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Riley Anderson via CnC-List]

Hi Marek,

I have a Raymarine T120 wireless wind anemometer that I'm trying to sell.
If you want wireless wind data that will talk to your Raymarine autopilot,
you'll need Raymarine's "Micro-talk wireless performance gateway" Part
number E70361 for $265 at Defender. This part will take the wireless data
and convert it to SeaTalk NG. Since its output is SeaTalkNG you can also
interface with any of the newer Raymarine MFDs or i70s series repeaters.
Email me directly if you're interested. svfreighttr...@gmail.com

On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
>
>
> I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The
> main reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the
> EV-100 autopilot.
>
>
>
> I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC,
> though (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).
>
>
>
> I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod
> on the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the
> chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).
>
>
>
> I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit.
>
>
>
> I have a few questions:
>
>
>
> - Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)? My
> first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as opposed
> to an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. But
> this is mainly to control the costs.
>
>
>
> - With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed
> the wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the detailed
> wind angle displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the
> wind display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not
> required AND I could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine
> with that.
>
>
>
> - Any strong recommendations against the wireless?
>
>
>
> - Any other suggestions or recommendations?
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Marek
>
>
>
> 1994 C270 ”Legato”
>
> Ottawa, ON
>
>
>
>
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks
> - Stu



-- 
Fair winds and following seas,

Charlotte Freeland & Riley Anderson
SV Freight Train
Middletown, CT USA
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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

Investigate the Garmin Gwind transducer and Gnd 10 black box bridge.  At
$600 it will provide NMEA 2000 wind data for you.

It's a descendant of the Nexus instruments.  My 22 year old Nexus
instruments still work well for me.  I use a Noland NMEA 0183 multiplexer
to interface my Nexus instruments to my Simrad WP30 wheelpilot.  Steers to
wind well.  I've been contemplating snagging a used Garmin black box bridge
off eBay.  Routinely see them for $100.

--
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
>
>
> I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The
> main reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the
> EV-100 autopilot.
>
>
>
> I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC,
> though (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).
>
>
>
> I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod
> on the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the
> chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).
>
>
>
> I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit.
>
>
>
> I have a few questions:
>
>
>
> - Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)? My
> first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as opposed
> to an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. But
> this is mainly to control the costs.
>
>
>
> - With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed
> the wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the detailed
> wind angle displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the
> wind display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not
> required AND I could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine
> with that.
>
>
>
> - Any strong recommendations against the wireless?
>
>
>
> - Any other suggestions or recommendations?
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Marek
>
>
>
> 1994 C270 ”Legato”
>
> Ottawa, ON
>
>
>
>
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks
> - Stu



-- 
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Matthew via CnC-List]

I'm happy with my Nexus 2 masthead transducer.  It is wired, although a
wireless version is available.  It is now a Garmin unit, as Garmin acquired
Nexus several years ago.  My original transducer was damaged during a
knock-down, and Garmin had a replacement program that allowed me to turn in
the damaged unit for a new one for about $150.  Otherwise, Garmin's service
left much to be desired.  Perhaps it has improved since I dealt with them.

 

You'd need to talk to Garmin about compatibility issues.  If they don't give
you a quick answer, I'd move on.

 

From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List  
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 2:00 PM
To: Stus-List 
Cc: Marek Dziedzic 
Subject: Stus-List wind instrument

 

Hi,

 

I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The
main reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the
EV-100 autopilot.

 

I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don't have a Raymarine MFC, though
(I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).

 

I am a minimalist (you could say "cheap"), so e.g., I don't have a Navpod on
the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the
chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).

 

I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit.

 

I have a few questions:

 

- Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)? My
first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as opposed to
an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. But this
is mainly to control the costs.

 

- With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed
the wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don't think I need the detailed
wind angle displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the
wind display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not
required AND I could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine with
that.

 

- Any strong recommendations against the wireless?

 

- Any other suggestions or recommendations?

 

Thanks

 

Marek

 

1994 C270 "Legato"

Ottawa, ON

 

 

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costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
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