Schaefer Great Hawk Wind Indicator - Boats 8-20 Meters

Schaefer's Great Hawk Wind Indicator is designed for cruising and racing yachts up to 20 meters, giving instant response to wind shifts and gusts with minimal inertia.

The vane arm is made from tough nylon while the reference arms use glass-filled nylon for ultimate rigidity and UV protection, and a precision-balanced vane arm paired with the Hawk's V jewel bearing surface delivers quick, accurate readings. Reference arms can be preset at 55, 60, or 65 degrees, or any angle you prefer, for either upwind or downwind use. The 5mm aluminum support rod is strong enough for normal wear and tear but can be bent straight if knocked while stepping or unstepping the mast, and the whole unit removes from its mounting bracket with a single screw, with a mast bracket that mounts either vertically or horizontally. Browse more options in our navigation and compasses category.

Key Features

• Fits 8m to 20m cruising and racing yachts
• precision-balanced vane arm with V jewel bearing
• glass-filled nylon reference arms preset at 55/60/65 degrees or custom angles
• 5mm aluminum support rod
• single-screw removal
• vertical or horizontal mast bracket
• Vane Arm Length: 15" (38cm)
• Overall Height: 11.4" (29cm)
• Overall Weight: 70 Grams
• Weight: 8 oz

Frequently Asked Questions

What size boats is this wind indicator designed for? Cruising and racing yachts from 8 meters to 20 meters.

Can the reference arms be adjusted? Yes, they can be preset at 55, 60, or 65 degrees, or any angle you prefer, for upwind or downwind use.

How is this removed from its mount? With a single screw, and the mast bracket can be mounted vertically or horizontally.