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What type of speedometer would you folks recommend for a land sailer. I'd like
one that records speed and distance. Was thinking about one of the basic
(cheap) GPS units. Any thoughts or recommendations?

Jerry
Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:25 pm

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What type of speedometer would you folks recommend for a land sailer. I'd like one that records speed and distance. Was thinking about one of the basic... 		Jerry Frost
gypsy_triker
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6:25 pm

I have an etrexe by garmin. I've seen ones that have much larger numbers that you can see on the way. I can't remember the model. Costco sells some that are...
johhnysrocket2003
johhnysrocke...
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3:51 pm

John The Velocitek is way out of my price range but very nice. I was watching a yacht race over the holidays up in the Great Lakes. Each boat had on board a...
Jerry Frost
gypsy_triker
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4:17 pm

John Do you think the Velocitek SC1 is worth the extra $100.00 over the SpeedPuck? http://www.sailingproshop.com/Products/Velocitek-SC-1__Velocitek_SC-1.aspx ...
FRANK MARSH
frankus40
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5:44 pm

Wow . I think that thing could do my taxes too. I really am some what in the dark of most of the stuff that thing is capable of. I like the simplicity and...
johhnysrocket2003
johhnysrocke...
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7:33 pm

John Any idea what VMG (velocity made good) is? Frank Marsh M & W Engineering, Inc. 3880 Dividend Drive Suite 100 Shingle Springs, Ca. 95682 530.676.7185 Fax...
FRANK MARSH
frankus40
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7:54 pm

VMG is Velocity Made Good. This is your speed towards a goal, even if you are on a zig-zag course. Deane _____ From: wingboats@yahoogroups.com...
Deane Williams
chga_1999
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8:24 pm

The fastest angle,tacks and or jibes to a mark. Current can be taken into effect on water too. On ice or dirt surface may take part in the best line to take to...
johhnysrocket2003
johhnysrocke...
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8:31 pm

... VMG is the component of the velocity in the direction of your waypoint. If you are moving in a circle about the waypoint, VMG is zero because you are not...
Tom Speer
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4:14 am

Deane How does it work? Frank Marsh M & W Engineering, Inc. 3880 Dividend Drive Suite 100 Shingle Springs, Ca. 95682 530.676.7185 Fax 530.676.7188 ...
FRANK MARSH
frankus40
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8:29 pm

Frank, Here is a good explanation for us beginners: http://www.wingsailor.com/html/vmg___gps.html The math behind it is here: ...
Deane Williams
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2:26 pm

John So do you have to program in the gps coordinates of the mark for it to work? Frank Marsh M & W Engineering, Inc. 3880 Dividend Drive Suite 100 Shingle...
FRANK MARSH
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