Nasa Weatherman

MICK YERRELL · 16 January 2004, 13:26

IM THINKING OF FITTING A NASA WEATHERMAN TO MY CONSUL, HAS ANYONE DONE THIS ALREADY AND IF SO HOW DO THEY STANDUP TO THE ELEMENTS?

Daniel · 16 January 2004, 13:32

If it's the same thing i think you are thinking of they are not even splash-proof, can you post a pic or a link?

jwalker · 16 January 2004, 20:00

Nor are they claimed to be.

Daniel · 16 January 2004, 20:15

That's what i meant really. Like their Navtex they are designed for the chart table area of a rag and stick machine.

Garygee · 17 January 2004, 21:31

Hi folks

Im my opion I am not sure how useful Navtex or Weatherman is on a RIB.

Most passages are short and quick so you should be able to get good forcast before you set out.

This is not the case foy yachts, sometime taking 2 days for what a RIB can cover os 6 hours.

Also I dont think all the UK is covered by the Weatherman.

Regards Gary

Alan · 18 January 2004, 10:42

Uk is covered as is all of Europe although the weatherfax broadcasts originate from Germany. No idea whether the NASA units are waterproof but suggest you contact them to ask as I spoke to them at LBS yesterday on another matter and they were an extremely helpful and friendly bunch of people.