I have a 1988 Hunter Legend 35. I had the Mast Unstepped this year to go over everything,and since it didn't have a Wind Guage, I was going to install one. It would be easy enough to install the Wiring through the Mast with it down, but, if the Wireless one's work Equal or Better, it would be worth the added Cost. Any one with experience on the New Wireless Windguages.
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Saw them @ the Newport Boat Show
These things are incredible and can be programmed to show multiple views (speed, depth, wind) on the same display if you have the correct "senders". And they can be mounted anywhere on the boat and they are portable.
These things are incredible and can be programmed to show multiple views (speed, depth, wind) on the same display if you have the correct "senders". And they can be mounted anywhere on the boat and they are portable.
I like mine
Purchased at the Miami boat show last year. EZ to install, calibrate the angle and accurate I purchased a second mount, so I can check wind speed at anchor from below. I also recieved excellent help when I dropped a small plastic piece (wind transducer mount) over the side. I contacted Tick Tack to purchase a new one and they sent one from the manufacturer in ENGLAND for FREE. Installed for over 6 months and with stood 3 1/2 hurricanes (Ivan did not come close enough) on Biscayne Bay A little more expensive but SO EZ to install and use. IF my depth or speedo goes, I'll add those from Tick Tack as well. Marc
Purchased at the Miami boat show last year. EZ to install, calibrate the angle and accurate I purchased a second mount, so I can check wind speed at anchor from below. I also recieved excellent help when I dropped a small plastic piece (wind transducer mount) over the side. I contacted Tick Tack to purchase a new one and they sent one from the manufacturer in ENGLAND for FREE. Installed for over 6 months and with stood 3 1/2 hurricanes (Ivan did not come close enough) on Biscayne Bay A little more expensive but SO EZ to install and use. IF my depth or speedo goes, I'll add those from Tick Tack as well. Marc
Question
Do they have interfacing capabilities? Would like a simple install for usign with auto-pilot.
Do they have interfacing capabilities? Would like a simple install for usign with auto-pilot.
Modern times
Not only are the wireless setups lighter (no wire in the mast), but not having wires means that many fewer opportunities for corrosion to short out your system. (We know, we have a wired system!) Go wireless!!!
Not only are the wireless setups lighter (no wire in the mast), but not having wires means that many fewer opportunities for corrosion to short out your system. (We know, we have a wired system!) Go wireless!!!
Geez, it's Tack Tick not
Tic tac! The cost is 50% higher than comparable wired units. These solar powered units were originally designed for dinghy sailors because the units were self-contained and removable. I think they are very, very cool... but...pricey ($2300 to start for wind, speed, depth.)
Tic tac! The cost is 50% higher than comparable wired units. These solar powered units were originally designed for dinghy sailors because the units were self-contained and removable. I think they are very, very cool... but...pricey ($2300 to start for wind, speed, depth.)
Joe's right; there's quite a price premium...
I talked with the Tacktick mfgr. at the London boat show last year, and I was quite impressed with the product. E.g. the effort they needed to made to try & avoid rf inference issues in their receivers - and for multiple regulatory agencies, in North America as well as Europe - was impressive. OTOH I found the prices breathtaking. At the moment I use a $50 digital wind gauge that I have to stand up in the cockpit to use, and I have no way for it to generate tactical info for heading choices...but I have to wonder how much that's really worth. Jack
I talked with the Tacktick mfgr. at the London boat show last year, and I was quite impressed with the product. E.g. the effort they needed to made to try & avoid rf inference issues in their receivers - and for multiple regulatory agencies, in North America as well as Europe - was impressive. OTOH I found the prices breathtaking. At the moment I use a $50 digital wind gauge that I have to stand up in the cockpit to use, and I have no way for it to generate tactical info for heading choices...but I have to wonder how much that's really worth. Jack
Wind Instruments
I would recommend that you look at the Raymarine ST40 or ST60. Both provide information in Seatalk language for use by other displays, instruments and autopilot. The wireless units look very impressive, but too expensive and offer no advantages that I can see. My moto is "hard wire it unless you want to move it around". Check out Ebay! I've seen several lately that have gone for very attractive prices. Jon
I would recommend that you look at the Raymarine ST40 or ST60. Both provide information in Seatalk language for use by other displays, instruments and autopilot. The wireless units look very impressive, but too expensive and offer no advantages that I can see. My moto is "hard wire it unless you want to move it around". Check out Ebay! I've seen several lately that have gone for very attractive prices. Jon
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