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keats
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Initially Posted - 02/24/2018 :  10:31:18  Show Profile
I'll be dropping the mast for (my) first time in the next few weeks for the purposes of:

A. Replacing the anchor light which is crazed enough that it's barely visible when lit and to complete LED conversion of all lighting.

B. Replacing intermittently working steaming light with a new combo light.

C. Adding a windex.

I have the intention of doing this all in one trip to the boat. This means having everything I need and nothing going wrong. This has never happened with any other projects so this probably won't be an exception.

I've got the lighting sorted out so I expect that to go smoothly. Which leaves the windex.

Catalina Direct has a kit that ships with a modified replacement shroud tang and a Davis windex.

https://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/471/windex-15-kit--custom-bracket.cfm

Looks easy to install but I seems like the windex vane would have zero chance of not interfering with the tube mounted anchor light, the whip antenna, or both.

So I'm considering the antenna mounted windex.

https://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/377/windex-15-antenna-mount.cfm

I still question whether the vane will clear the anchor light with this arrangement but it seems like I should (per the instructions) be able to slide the vane up the antenna whip a little bit and run some rigging tape around the whip below the washer to hold it up high enough.

All I know of my masthead is what I can see from the deck and from manuals. I know I have the aforementioned tube-mounted light and an antenna that was probably added later. I believe I have a spinnaker halyard block but it is not used.

Looking for any insight or experience in this matter.

tia

Tim Keating
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Lake Don Pedro, CA

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Response Posted - 02/24/2018 :  10:53:54  Show Profile
Our windvane extends above the masthead light and its tang places it aft of the side mounted antenna...YRMV
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Response Posted - 02/24/2018 :  14:28:46  Show Profile
I'm hoping to go down to my boat this evening and spend the night. Planning on taking my drone so if the wind lays down enough I'll try to get you a close-up of how mine is mounted.

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Edited by - GaryB on 02/24/2018 14:29:14
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keats
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Response Posted - 02/24/2018 :  16:27:58  Show Profile
That would be much appreciated Gary, if not too much trouble.
Tim Keating
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Response Posted - 02/24/2018 :  20:47:34  Show Profile
Well I didn't end up getting to go tonight but maybe tomorrow.

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Response Posted - 02/24/2018 :  21:39:26  Show Profile
quote:
Originally posted by jerlim

Our windvane extends above the masthead light and its tang places it aft of the side mounted antenna...YRMV


Thanks.
Tim Keating
1985 C-25 TR/FK #4940
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Response Posted - 02/26/2018 :  18:50:32  Show Profile
Mine is on a standoff



I wish I could get the picture to post better. It's on a standoff about a foot long that moves the windex back behind everything. It's also easier to see it from the cockpit.

P.S. I finally got a photo to post, but what a bol' v zadnitse it is.


Here's a link to the item on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Davis-Windvane-Universal-Masthead-Windex-Tel/dp/B000XBEO4O/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1519696819&sr=1-3&keywords=windex+accessories
"Lady E" 1986 Catalina 25: Fin Keel, Standard Rig, Inboard M12 Diesel, Sail No. 5339
Sailing out of Norwalk Cove Marina, Connecticut
Edited by - SKS on 02/26/2018 19:21:47
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keats
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Response Posted - 02/26/2018 :  20:27:51  Show Profile
Mine is on a standoff

That looks like just the ticket for me. Puts everything well aft of the mast and must be nice and visible under all points of sail.

I'll be going with this setup.

Thanks again.
Tim Keating
1985 C-25 TR/FK #4940
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Response Posted - 02/26/2018 :  21:03:44  Show Profile
Sorry keats, I never made it down to the boat due to the weather and wind. The posts above reminded me mine is on the standoff as they show above.

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Response Posted - 02/26/2018 :  21:05:31  Show Profile
Sorry keats, I never made it down to the boat due to the weather and wind. The posts above reminded me mine is on a standoff as they show above.

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Andiamo
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islander
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Response Posted - 02/27/2018 :  06:01:33  Show Profile
Here is a photo of the masthead. The standoff is the tube extending to the left that the windex gets mounted to. My windex is not mounted in the photo. To the right of that is the mast light on top and my antenna to the bottom. The antenna whip is removed. The windex standoff keeps the windex aft and well away from the light, Actually above it.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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keats
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Response Posted - 02/27/2018 :  19:16:08  Show Profile
[quote]Originally posted by islander



Excellent, thanks.
Tim Keating
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