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two port feet
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Initially Posted - 03/25/2011 :  01:19:01  Show Profile
I’ve must admit I’m always just a little afraid one day I mite ram some one. As they appear from out of no where. No where as in the blind spot right there in front from my 150 deck sweeper. So one day I would like to add a window to the 150 head sail. But my question is? Has any one tried to adapted one of those back up cameras in reverse so you could see in front? I know they work great backing up but how about going forward. Why not. That mite make a good video.
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 03/25/2011 :  04:21:08  Show Profile
I never tried a video camera, but video screens are generally difficult to see in bright daylight. Constant vigilance is the best solution. A window in the sail might help a little, but they get cloudy with age, and don't really give a panoramic view. IMHO, there's no substitute for making a habit of frequently leaning over the cockpit coaming and peeking behind the sail. When I have crew I'll occasionally ask crew to watch for traffic behind the sail.
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JohnP
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Response Posted - 03/25/2011 :  06:15:57  Show Profile
It's hard to see around any jib. Since I'm not racing, I routinely steer to port or starboard every minute just to see what's ahead. In my area there are lots of crab trap floats, some new markers now and then from the state Department of Natural Resources, and debris. These are other reasons to look forward, too!

It's interesting that a vinyl window would only be clear for a short time. I won't be doing that mod!
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 03/25/2011 :  06:17:12  Show Profile
How about two little panoramic rear-view mirrors rigged to the corners of the stern rail, angled so you see a view forward from the opposite cockpit seat? A little dome-mirror should make the precise angle not too critical--but I'm just imagining here...

My 130 wasn't a deck-sweeper, but I still drove from the leeward seat more often than not, specifically for a better view. (It might feel funny to some people, but toward the narrow stern of the C-25, it didn't make much difference which side my weight was on.)
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 03/25/2011 :  08:41:23  Show Profile
If your sail is not a full hoist sail, rig a 12"-15" line or wire pennant between the tack and the bow stem. This will raise the headsail's foot enough to see under it. The colorful headsail in my signature pic came with the boat and is a 150 but for a std rig or an entirely different boat, we suspect. It does not reach all the way to the mast head. I have a wire pennant that I can use with this sail or the working jib that raises the tack to the top of the bow pulpit. It's great when I'm singlehanding the boat. Also, it helps the sail clear the lifelines. If you can't elevate the sail, then a window is just about your only option, or alter course frequently.
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 03/25/2011 :  19:45:59  Show Profile
IMHO, I'd suggest it's better to develop skills and behaviors to ensure safety and sharp operations, rather than rely on technology to manage challenges...
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