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**irwinsailor** · 29-04-2004, 07:15

Can you use a windvane on a cat? I don't remember ever seeing it done.

exposure · 29-04-2004, 08:37

Yes you can. But, I think they can cause problems on light weight boats that responsed quickly to wind speed changes. As the boat speed changes quickly the apparrent wind direction changes causing the wind vane to respond. This can cause the boat shift around alot and go into irons or other issues. This is also supposed to be a problem on performance monohulls.

I am sure someone else has a better understanding and could explain it better.

29-04-2004, 07:15	#1
irwinsailor Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Macatawa Michigan Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch Posts: 1,382 Images: 106	cat Can you use a windvane on a cat? I don't remember ever seeing it done.

29-04-2004, 08:37	#2
exposure Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fernandina Beach, Fl Boat: Prout 37 Snowgoose Elite Posts: 367 Images: 11	Yes you can. But, I think they can cause problems on light weight boats that responsed quickly to wind speed changes. As the boat speed changes quickly the apparrent wind direction changes causing the wind vane to respond. This can cause the boat shift around alot and go into irons or other issues. This is also supposed to be a problem on performance monohulls. I am sure someone else has a better understanding and could explain it better. __________________ S/V Exposure, Prout Snowgoose Elite 37

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