[C320-list] Garmin Sail Pack

[mseyler at cox.net]

John,

I can't answer whether the Garmin sensor would match the existing TackTick base or the mounting holes in the top of the mast.  But I replaced the wind sensor on my 1995 No. 232 last summer, and I am pretty familiar with the masthead plate to which the sensor attaches.  

The masthead plate is about 1/8 inch thick aluminum, and the part where the base attaches is flat, and parallel to the waterline.  The plate on my boat was tapped for 2 #10 machine screws that fastened the base of the sensor to the masthead.  It is theoretically possible that the Garmin arm might fit into the TackTick base, but I wouldn't count on that, and I'd be surprised if the screw holes even lined up from one brand to the next.  But once I took the masthead plate off, it was easy enough to drill and tap new holes to match the base of the new wind sensor. 

Hope this helps.

Mark Seyler
S/V Reality,
Catalina 320, #232
New Orleans, LA




 

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of John Meyers
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:32 AM
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Subject: [C320-list] Garmin Sail Pack

Has anyone had problems installing the Garmin Sail Pack (wired) to the top of the mast? I have a 1997  #406

I watched a YouTube where the holder for the arm is mounted on a flat surface. I have not been up the mast ever and don't know what that mast top plate really looks like. The diagrams show something angled up towards the bow.

Currently have a dead TacTicks solar powered wireless gadget up there and wondering if the Garmin will fit into that bracket.

Thank you everyone.

John
Wind Chime
Muskegon MI
1997 #406