Installation manual

Sailmon Installation Manual V1.4 Page 18
EXAMPLE 5: X-YACHTS XP44 FOR PROFESSIONAL RACING
In this example a brand new XP44 should get racing equipment
including professional instruments. The yacht is sometimes used for
cruising, but most of the times a professional crew will take part in
international races.
The owner wants the latest technology available, and has high
demands on data precision. In case of important question or
problems, he wants immediate assistance from the manufacturer.
The boat is well operated and calibrated, and regular polar data
improvements are performed. During races the crew does rely on the
instruments and excessively uses target speed and angle.
The crew has one member solely for tactic decisions and navigation.
In this case the Sailmon instruments are a perfect choice. In the project phase, where the ship building is
launched, the project manager together with Sailmon planes the optimum installation and the best sensors,
according to the owners needs. Finally the instrument system is 100% optimized, without any compromises.
2 Sailmon instruments in portrait mode are installed on the mast, giving the opportunity to display up to 8 data
values on the mast. (As soon as polar speed and angle are used, you will need at least 6 values)
Sensor selection includes an Airmar ultrasonic boatspeed sensor and a B&G vertical mast head unit together
with the Sailmon WindBox. A KVH Gyrotrac compass delivers very stable compass heading and attitude data,
which significantly increases the precision of many values, including wind.
A tactical PC is used to run Expedition tactical software. The tactician has all the accurate Sailmon data inside
this handheld device, and during pre-start and up-down races tactical data will be sent to Sailmon (Distance
and time to startline, distance and time to layline etc.) Navigation, weather routing and sail selection take
advantage of the precise Sailmon data.
After the races, sponsor videos are displayed on the Sailmons and the sponsor enjoys the benefits.