We are discussing how to mount a bridle vane on the foil of a NACRA 6.0.
I don't think the videotape will hold it very well.

Sam,

Sounds logical, but what about the rivets that are used on the striker post? Wouldn't they be subject to the same galvanic corrosion?

Sam,

The point was made that the thicker analog tape, (video, 8-track, etc.) will work as good or better than any store bought vane, but you know that right?

We've been talking about compromising the strength of the bridal foil, by drilling holes, and/or by galvanic corrosion. It would seem to me that if I filled those holes with aluminum pop rivets I would have solved both problems due to the fact that aluminum on aluminum would not cause the GC problem, and the rivet filling in the whole should restrenghten the area. Am I missing something obvious?

Alec,

That is exactly how mine is set up. No problems evident after six years.

Alec,

congrats on the 6.0! I too had the same question and after trying tons of different things, I am planning to order a larger (15") masthead wind indicator - should be in relatively clean air up there (if my eyesight holds). I've tried taping other indicators and all sorts of stuff everywhere on the boat but could never get a good read. The foil is just too close to the hulls and the sails to get any undisturbed air.



P.S. - go to Blockbuster video and ask if they have any trashed VHS cassett tapes - chances are they do and will give them to you for free. Use that stuff for wind indicators.