Upgrade your sailing experience with a complete sensor suite designed specifically for performance-oriented sailors. This thoughtfully curated pack delivers precise wind, speed, depth, positioning, and network connectivity in one efficient bundle. Whether you’re racing competitively or cruising with precision in mind, these components integrate seamlessly to feed real-time data to your instruments and autopilot, helping you trim sails optimally and navigate with confidence.
Imagine masthead wind data without the hassle of running cables up the rig, combined with a thru-hull sensor that tracks bottom even on heeled keels, and GPS insights including heel and trim angles—all wired into a plug-and-play NMEA 2000 backbone. Sailors praise this setup for its reliability in choppy seas and its ability to shave seconds off race times through sharper data delivery.
Revolutionize Wind Data with WS320 Wireless Sensor
Wind is the heartbeat of sailing, and the WS320 stands out by delivering wired-level accuracy wirelessly. No more drilling through masts or dealing with masthead cables that snag halyards—simply mount it at the top, pair it via the interface, and get apparent and true wind speed and angle updates at 5 Hz for buttery-smooth displays. Rigorous wind tunnel validation across 500+ tests ensures it shines upwind, downwind, or beam-reaching, even at extreme heel angles common in dinghies or sportboats.
Lightweight at under 200 grams, it’s perfect for fractional rigs on smaller yachts under 40 feet, yet tough enough for offshore passages after 200,000+ hours of field testing. Pair it with your existing B&G displays for laylines, startline functions, and autopilot tweaks that respond instantly to gusts.
DST810: Smart Thru-Hull for Depth, Speed, and Temp
In tight racing scenarios, knowing your exact speed through water and depth under the keel can make or break a tack. The DST810 packs all three essentials into one compact, plastic thru-hull unit that punches a clean 25mm hole. Its paddlewheel shines below 5 knots with patented signal processing for low-speed precision—crucial for fine-tuning in light airs—while the wide-beam transducer locks onto the bottom reliably, even on 30-degree deadrise hulls or when the boat heels 25 degrees.
Water temperature readings are spot-on for tide corrections or fishing side quests, and direct N2K connectivity means no extra boxes cluttering your setup. Install it forward of the keel to minimize turbulence, and you’ll enjoy linear speed outputs up to 30+ knots without dropouts.
ZG100 GPS: Positioning Power with Sailing Smarts
Positioning isn’t just for plotters—it’s for performance. The ZG100’s 10 Hz update rate smooths tracks during high-speed maneuvers, pulling from GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and more for sub-2-meter accuracy worldwide. Mount it topsides or below deck; its integrated 3-axis compass feeds stable heading for radar overlays, chart stabilization, and MARPA tracking.
What sets it apart for sailors? Built-in accelerometers calculate heel and leeway on the fly, feeding polar tables and velocity made good (VMG) calculations directly to your instruments. Rapid acquisition after shutdowns means you’re back online in seconds, ideal for short-handed racing.
NMEA 2000 Backbone: Effortless Connectivity
Bringing it all together is the Micro-C starter kit, the backbone of modern marine networks. Drop-in T-connectors, terminators, and drop cables (including 2m and 5m lengths) let you daisy-chain sensors without custom crimping. Power it from a single 12V fused source, and expand later with AIS, VHF, or cameras.
This setup future-proofs your boat, supporting drop-in upgrades as tech evolves. Common pitfalls like polarity swaps are eliminated with color-coded plugs—perfect for weekend warriors or pro riggers alike.
Why This Pack Elevates Your Sailing Game
Hassle-Free Install: Wireless wind and smart sensors cut wiring time by 70%, ideal for weekend upgrades.
Proven in Extremes: From wind tunnels to Southern Ocean tests, reliability you can bet the regatta on.
Sailing-Optimized: Heel, trim, and layline data unlocks performance features on B&G Triton or Zeus systems.
Compact for Small Boats: Scales from J/24s to 50-footers without overwhelming space or budget.
Network Ready: Starts your N2K ecosystem, integrating with apps via WiFi gateways.
Mount the WS320 0.5-1m above the masthead spreaders for clean airflow. Position the DST810 0.3-0.5m forward of the keel line, angled slightly down. Run the ZG100 cable away from engines for compass accuracy. Power the backbone at the helm, terminating both ends. Calibrate sensors via your display’s wizard—heel offsets are key for wind data. Test in 10-15 knots to verify.
What key data does this sensor pack provide for sailing performance?
It delivers wireless wind speed and direction, depth, log speed, water temperature, precise GPS position, heading, heel angle, and trim data—essential for polars, VMG, and laylines.
