May 17, 2023 · You will also need to mount some sort of base for the anemometer (you can see it in my photo). That may require drilling and tapping the bolt holes… If you can unstep the mast, …

Oct 26, 2013 · The anemometer cups don't spin at low wind speeds and can sometimes take up to 8 or 9 knots of wind to start spinning. Because of that I'm not certain how accurate it is …

Jun 5, 2014 · Assuming an anemometer interconnected with knot meter, it compensates for speed and direction to give real data useful in making course management decisions useful in …

May 5, 2017 · The problem with the inexpensive (ebay, amazon) anemometers (measures air speed) is that they don't do really well at low air speeds.

Jan 8, 2025 · Not a question. Just had to say I scored an item I have wanted for a while! I bought a slightly used ATN Topclimber Mast Climbing system for $150 on FB Marketplace. I've …

Jan 5, 2014 · A few years ago, I built an anemometer on the cheap, using three table spoon measuring spoons as cups ($3) and a cap from a black spray paint can (free). This was …

Jul 9, 2019 · The yellow wire is 5volt pulses generated by the anemometer. Now, the MHU is fed 8vdc on the red & shield. There is a down-converter up in the MHU which converts 8v to 5v, …

Sep 4, 2003 · I just rebuilt the Datamarine LX360Q wind direction/speed masthead unit with the rebuild kit from DMI Marine. There have been no problems with the direction indicator, but the …

Jun 1, 2013 · Also with the simplicity of the install, I could first experiment with a ~$100 wireless home type anemometer and receiving station. The display could either be in the cabin, or I can …

Jul 13, 2023 · I like having wind instruments on my boat, but I usually sail in the early spring without them until I hike up the mast to install the anemometer. I do have mine set up to …