VDO wind sensor
 

If anyone on this group has old or maybe new wind sensors for vdo's wind
indicator system for sale, I would gladly buy one. I am also interested in
old VDO instruments (mainly wind instruments but also especially TRIM- and
LOG- instruments (Log sensors too).)

Or if someone knows where I can buy a new (also used) sensor cheaply, please
tell me. In Finland those simple things cost a lot - ~450e.

Our wind measuring system is old, about twenty years, but new wind sensors
can be used with old systems, too. Our system consists of wind speed
indicator , closed hauled and wind speed instrument.


Pyry, Finland

You'll be lucky to find a good one. I had these on my boat, and actually
found a tech who had a whole box of the old series (80s - early 90s) logs,
depth sounders & indicators. They are encapsulated in epoxy, so are
unserviceable. I took 4 sounders off him, and none worked. (they actually
all had the same fault code, and no, my transducer is good). It would be a
real lottery to find a good 2nd hand one.

VDOs current line IS expensive, but one of the best in quality from advice I
have received. You can get cheaper gear from Navman, which I think are made
in New Zealand. I have heard the quality is not too bad.



"Pyry" wrote in message ...
If anyone on this group has old or maybe new wind sensors for vdo's wind
indicator system for sale, I would gladly buy one. I am also interested in
old VDO instruments (mainly wind instruments but also especially TRIM- and
LOG- instruments (Log sensors too).)

Or if someone knows where I can buy a new (also used) sensor cheaply,
please
tell me. In Finland those simple things cost a lot - ~450e.

Our wind measuring system is old, about twenty years, but new wind sensors
can be used with old systems, too. Our system consists of wind speed
indicator , closed hauled and wind speed instrument.


Pyry, Finland