A traditional wind scoop needs to be adjusted if the wind shifts. But a 4-way (or omnidirectional) wind scoop funnels air from all directions. Here’s what you need to know and where to buy one.
Links:
Breeze Bandit from Cruising Solutions
Plastismo Omnidirectional Wind Scoop from Ahoy Captain
Breeze Booster Freestanding Wind Scoop
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
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