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pa-sailor
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Initially Posted - 10/07/2008 :  18:47:56  Show Profile
I need a new wind vane for my boat (2004 WK), but don't want to lower mast at this time to find out the thread size. Does anyone know the thread size? I think it is 5/16-18 but not sure.
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Response Posted - 10/08/2008 :  01:03:22  Show Profile
I don't think Catalina offered a standard equipment wind vane for our boats, but if it looks like this Davis http://www.davisnet.com/marine/products/marine_product.asp?pnum=03150 it's a Windex 15 and yes, it's 5/16" x 18.

Do you have a picture of it?
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pastmember
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Response Posted - 10/09/2008 :  09:02:41  Show Profile
The Windex 15 vane is on a mast held in by a set screw, there is no thread size if you are replacing the vane only.
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Navy1
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Response Posted - 10/09/2008 :  19:07:24  Show Profile
I got a pair of windvanes from WM that twist on a shroud on each side of the boat, at any height you want. I love them, as they are a lot easier to see 1/3 of the way up the shroud, than trying to see on top of your mast. Try them, you'll like them. Roger
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AADIVER
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Response Posted - 10/14/2008 :  00:09:05  Show Profile  Visit AADIVER's Homepage
I definitely agree with Roger. On the shrouds, one for port, one for starboard, they are better indicators of wind on the main than one at the top of the mast. Also they're half the price of the Windex 15. At WM, ask for Wind-Tels Telltales, Model 390239. And you won't have to take the mast down or climb to the top of it.
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piseas
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Response Posted - 10/15/2008 :  15:56:58  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
Frank, As I recall you have them on your yacht and worked pretty good. But cant you get them cheaper at your boat store or better yet, at the swap meet!
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pastmember
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Response Posted - 10/16/2008 :  08:50:41  Show Profile
A windex should be as high as possible to be in clear air. Telltales on the sail show you the wind across the sails. Cheap and easy is not a productive mantra with sailboats.
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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 10/16/2008 :  09:35:14  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Cheap and easy is not a productive mantra with sailboats.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Ironic coming from someone who opted to sell his C25 in favor of a cheaper and easier to maintain cat.
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