Marine Anemometer Project

[Techstyle]

I see most production Anemometers and Yachta use a forward leaning post... usually around 14".  A couple just use a vertical post.  I'm leaning toward a vertical post for some structural, weight and aerodynamic reasons.   Is there some advantage to these forward leaning versions?

Thanks.

These are my opinions:
- it is usually on the top of the mast where realestate is limited and there is a whip antenna and regular Windex, pushing it forward and outwards helps with its foot print.
- additionally, it makes calibration easier as you can line up the shaft with the front of the boat easier if you have a lever arm or bigger target to use a "viewfinder"