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JimGo
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Initially Posted - 02/01/2012 : 20:42:18

I've commented before that visibility (or the lack thereof) above/around my C25 was really surprising to me. I keep reading of people having problems seeing around/under their jib/genoa/spin. I wonder if something like this would work, mounted either on the bow or even atop the mast:
http://www.harborfreight.com/weatherproof-security-camera-with-night-vision-47546.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiNDA0OTQ2MjgiLCJza3UiOiI0NzU0NiIsImlzIjoiMjcuOTkiLCJwcm9kdWN0X2lk%0D%0AIjoiMTQ5NSJ9%0D%0A&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=0512b&utm_source=1004

- Jim
Formerly of 1984 C25 named Dragon Wing

NOTE: In my case, PLEASE don't confuse stars/number of posts with actual knowledge. On any topic.

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 02/01/2012 : 21:07:12

Doubt it.

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 02/01/2012 : 21:25:26

I made a jib pendant. Moved the tack to the top of the pulpit. I can see under my jib just fine.

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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 02/01/2012 : 21:28:08

Pointed where? And where does the TV sit?

Seriously, there are ways to raise the tack and/or clew of your headsail...

Edited by - Stinkpotter on 02/01/2012 21:29:27

DaveR
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Response Posted - 02/02/2012 : 06:47:48

Might be fun to mount something like that on the bow for someone in the cabin to watch but I think would be useless as a visual aid. I also use a jib pendant to raise my headsail about a foot but as you get used to your boat I think you learn to deal with the lack of visibility. Very easy to point the bow starboard or port just for a second to reveal your blind spot.

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redviking
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Response Posted - 02/02/2012 : 06:50:46

Jim,

I like the way you think...

RV's have back up cameras, why not a bow cam? I think the Bendy Toy people are following me, so don't be surprised if the next Bendy 50' Sense has a cam system. Most modern plotters will accomodate a cam. Most big boy boats use it to monitor the engine and fuel filters... But I see a future wherein Thermal/infared visual displays become common practice.

sten

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TCurran
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Response Posted - 02/02/2012 : 07:17:03

And here I thought that was the bow-fluff's job

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DaveR
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Response Posted - 02/02/2012 : 07:40:38

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> why not a bow cam? <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

It'd probably have to be on the spreader to keep out of water's way (oh no not more electronics up the mast

) and have huge resolution to be effective but could be useful on a larger boat.

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Response Posted - 02/02/2012 : 10:19:10

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DaveR
 It'd probably have to be on the spreader...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">...behind the genny??

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Ryan L
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Response Posted - 02/02/2012 : 10:33:38

There are many reasons why that would be a less than ideal solution... Without getting into it my 2c is jib pennant (as suggested) and/or learn to use a tiller extension so you can sit more outboard. Depending on how your jib is cut the pennant can be a bit more involved than simply running a short piece of line but almost certainly you can get at least some extension without too much trouble.

Another idea might be to install a periscope in your mast? Hmmmm....

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by JimGo
 I've commented before that visibility (or the lack thereof) above/around my C25 was really surprising to me. I keep reading of people having problems seeing around/under their jib/genoa/spin. I wonder if something like this would work, mounted either on the bow or even atop the mast:
http://www.harborfreight.com/weatherproof-security-camera-with-night-vision-47546.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiNDA0OTQ2MjgiLCJza3UiOiI0NzU0NiIsImlzIjoiMjcuOTkiLCJwcm9kdWN0X2lk%0D%0AIjoiMTQ5NSJ9%0D%0A&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=0512b&utm_source=1004
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

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DaveR
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Response Posted - 02/02/2012 : 10:39:38

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">...behind the genny??<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Up at spreader level there's a lot less genny but still you're right.

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