Removing a gWind for winter

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SPembleton

The Garmin manual on the gWind indicates that I should remove the masthead transducer every winter, keep it charged up, and then reinstall in the spring.  Do people really do this? Or is that just a manufacturers CYA?
Steve Pembleton
Holland, MI
1986 Mk1 Fin, Tall

"We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails."

britinusa

The instructions for the gwind indicate that is the process.

Is the Sun so low up there that it's an issue with the charging of the gwind unit?

Paul
Paul & Peggy
1987 C34 Tall Rig Fin Keel - Hull # 463

See you out on the water

Engine:M25XP

SPembleton

My question was not as much about charging, as about removing it every wnter. REALLY?
Steve Pembleton
Holland, MI
1986 Mk1 Fin, Tall

"We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails."

mainesail

Quote from: SPembleton on September 14, 2015, 11:07:39 AM
My question was not as much about charging, as about removing it every wnter. REALLY?

These are mechanical devices and as such they are wear items. Why let it needlessly wear itself out when you're not using the vessel? A wind vane removed for winter can easily last 15+/- years leave it running year round and you'll wind up with shorter life.. It takes all of ten minutes to go up in the chair and yank it....
-Maine Sail
Casco Bay, ME
Boat - CS-36T

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britinusa

QuoteIt takes all of ten minutes to go up in the chair and yank it....

I need to work out a lot more!  :?

Paul
Paul & Peggy
1987 C34 Tall Rig Fin Keel - Hull # 463

See you out on the water

Engine:M25XP