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Trying to figure out what the little think on top of the mast that tells me where the appearent wind is coming from is called. Mine is broke and I need to order a new one, only I don't know what it is called. Thanks in advance!!!
You're correct Capn. But, I suppose it's human nature to use "household terms" for describing certain products . . . not unlike using Scotch Tape instead of adhesive backed cellophane tape. < G >
You're correct Capn. But, I suppose it's human nature to use "household terms" for describing certain products . . . not unlike using Scotch Tape instead of adhesive backed cellophane tape. < G >
Hi TB, I'm sorry that maybe you thought I was trying to correct you or to be more correct than you. I was posting at the same time you were and didn't see your reponse. I was just answering the question; that it's called a windvane and adding that Windex is a popular brand since the poster indicated he was looking to buy one.
But, now you got me thinking. What do they call Scotch Tape in Scotland?
cool another vegas sailor with seniority
I searched high and low on the Sailnet Store only because i'm partial to it, but came up empty handed. you can always stop by that other store on your way to the lake and pick on up for 25-50 bucks and up depending on type size you prefer.
Up here the bald eagles (our national bird, otherwise known as mast-top vandals) tend to break these (and other expensive) fittings...seems they don't like gagets moving about on thier perches....
In India, they call India Ink "Chinese Ink". They call Indian rubber, "rubber".
Can't say for sure what the scotch call scotch tape, but I think that the brits call it cello tape. (with a soft 'c', sello, not chello like the string instrument.)
In America you often see appliances referred to as "European Style", but the other day I looked at an apartment in Europe with what the called and American Style Kitchen. Oddly enough it had the true European Style appliances, ie. really small, and no dishwasher.
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