Well I broke down and bought one. Any tips on using it.
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Posted: Jun 07, 2013 - 12:32 PM
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Posted: Jun 07, 2013 - 01:45 PM
which one did you get? I use the red Coffey bridal fly.
Especially in shifty conditions I find it helps me keep the right angles and sail trim.
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Posted: Jun 07, 2013 - 01:48 PM
While looking for a picture I found the original US Patent for that vane, thought it was interesting.
https://www.google.com/ur…MQ&bvm=bv.47534661,d.dmQ
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Posted: Jun 07, 2013 - 03:29 PM
It is essential. Keep it perpendicular to hull going downwind & jibe when it heads you away from mark (or point you're heading for) Pete -
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Posted: Jun 07, 2013 - 10:17 PM
it's in your site line...it's realtime, you don't have to look up at the top of the mast. hate to sail without one...lost the red flag, made more...lost the rubber cap/retainer and used wire nut...lost ssrod, made another. that and teltales.
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Posted: Jun 10, 2013 - 08:06 AM
2 pieces of yarn or cassette tape work just as well
