I would seriously consider the Nexus. Take the numbers off the signet thru
hull fittings. There should be a model or serial number and give it Nexus.
Most of the Nexus units will work with the Signet thru hulls. I like Nexus a
whole lot better than signet yet we have signet instruments( Signets are
paid for). We currently use a signet knot meter, a hand held wind
instrument and a sail comp. I had the whole set-up on my last boat and I
found it information overload. The knot meter and sail comp are on the mast
and another set on the bulkhead in the cockpit.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-santana3030@sailpix.com
[mailto:owner-santana3030@sailpix.com]On Behalf Of Enrico Pozzo
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 2:30 PM
To: 'santana3030@sailpix.com'
Subject: instruments
I just sent in my Signet SL80 (depth sounder and knot meter dial) in for repair and was told that they no longer carry parts for it. They made me an offer to replace it with their current model, the SL250 and would offer a discount as I purchase that. The advantage is that I can use my old through-hulls. My boat did not have wind instruments when I bought tit and I would like to add some. If I would do this with Signet, to replace the module, dial and to add integrated wind instruments for VMG, apparent and true wind speed and direction and an extra dial, would cost me about $1800.00 (with the discount). To add their performance module, which would provide the opportunity to estimate tack angle, etc. add another $1600.00 (out of my range)
I have been looking at other brands. I have a friend, a cruiser who swears by a new Nexus system he bought. They seem to have a pretty nice performance package for about $1300.00 but their wind instruments don't seem very legible for racing. Have any of you replaced your instruments or thought about doing this. Which instruments do you recommend? I would like to stay under or around $2000.00 for this.
Enrico (Bravo-Seattle) Received on Fri Oct 12 15:19:29 2001