Windex 23 Vane

Windex 23 Vane: The Gold Standard in Apparent Wind Indication

Navigate with confidence and trim your sails to perfection with the Windex 23 Vane, the ultimate masthead wind indicator for serious sailors and discerning yachtsmen. As a crucial component of your on-board electronics and instrument suite, the Windex 23 is engineered to provide instantaneous, highly accurate feedback on apparent wind direction, allowing you to make critical decisions with precision and speed. Trusted by racers and cruisers worldwide, it is the benchmark against which all other wind vanes are measured.

Designed for larger racing and cruising yachts, typically from 40 to 100 feet (12-30 meters), the Windex 23 offers unparalleled performance in all conditions. Its large, 23-inch vane provides a clear, stable, and easily readable profile against the sky, ensuring you never have to second-guess the wind´s angle.

Key Benefits:

* Exceptional Sensitivity: Experience immediate response to the slightest wind shifts. The Windex 23´s design allows it to react to winds as light as 0.1 m/s (0.2 knots), giving you a competitive edge when every puff of wind counts.
* Unwavering Stability: Even in gusty conditions and heavy seas, the vane remains stable and provides a steady reading, thanks to its superior aerodynamic design and low-friction suspension system. This stability eliminates guesswork and allows for consistent sail trim.
* Superior 24/7 Visibility: Equipped with day-glow fluorescent paint and reflective tape on both the vane and the tacking tabs, the Windex 23 is highly visible day and night. A quick glance up the mast is all you need to get a clear reading, even in low light or when illuminated by a masthead light.
* Proven Durability: Built to withstand the harsh marine environment, the Windex 23 is robust, UV-resistant, and corrosion-proof. It has been rigorously tested to perform flawlessly in extreme conditions, ensuring years of reliable service at the top of your mast.

Main Features:

The Windex 23 Vane features a large-fin design for optimal accuracy and visibility on larger vessels. At its core is a precision-engineered sapphire jewel suspension that virtually eliminates friction, enabling its remarkable sensitivity and stability. The unit comes complete with adjustable tacking tabs. These bird-proof tabs are fully adjustable to match your boat´s specific upwind and downwind performance angles, providing a quick visual reference for optimal tacking and gybing. The entire system is lightweight yet incredibly strong, designed for secure and simple masthead mounting.

Windex 23.

Windex wind indicator mounted on hard stone, very sensitive and stable, it indicates with maximum precision the apparent wind direction.

Sensitive to a wind of only 0.1 m / s, tested in the wind tunnel up to 140 km / h.

Complete with reflective indicators visible from the bottom adjustable on the bowline angle.

Choose the Windex 23 Vane for your vessel and join the countless sailors who rely on its legendary performance for everything from club racing to circumnavigation. It’s not just an instrument; it´s an essential piece of equipment for optimizing performance and enhancing safety on the water.

Technical Specifications:

* Product: Windex 23 Vane
* Attribute: Vanes
* Vane Length: 23 inches (58 cm)
* Suspension: Sapphire jewel bearing
* Wind Speed Sensitivity: Responds in wind as low as 0.1 m/s (0.2 knots)
* Wind Tunnel Testing: Successfully tested in wind speeds up to 140 km/h (75 knots / 87 mph)
* Application: Ideal for sailing yachts from 40 to 100 feet (12-30 meters)