Upgrade your sailing setup with the precision-engineered B&G WS310 Wind Pack Wired, the go-to choice for cruisers and club racers who demand reliable wind data without the hassle of wireless interference. This wired wind sensor delivers razor-sharp readings on wind speed and direction, empowering smarter decisions on the water—whether you’re trimming sails for peak performance or fine-tuning your autopilot course.
Complete Kit for Seamless Integration
Everything you need arrives in one robust package, tailored for straightforward deck-top installation on yachts of all sizes:
Wired wind sensor with aerodynamic cups and vane for minimal drag
Mounting bracket for secure mast attachment
20-meter mast cable to reach your nav station effortlessly
Network interface for NMEA 2000 compatibility
Micro-C T-joiner for easy network expansion
Full fixings kit to handle any mounting scenario
No more guesswork—connect directly to your existing instruments or expand your NMEA 2000 backbone for a unified system that talks to chartplotters, multifunction displays, and autopilots.
Engineered for Real-World Sailing Demands
Crafted through over 500 wind tunnel tests, the WS310 stands out by providing data you can trust in choppy seas, high winds, or dead calms. Its low-profile design slices through air with less turbulence, ensuring your instruments reflect true apparent and true wind angles across all points of sail and heel angles.
Pinpoint Accuracy
Experience wind speed resolution down to 0.05 m/sec and angle precision of 0.1°, with accuracy holding steady at ±0.5° for direction and ±0.1 m/sec for speed. This level of detail translates to optimized sail trim, faster tacks, and autopilot responses that hug the wind like a pro.
Battle-Tested Durability
Rated IPX6 and IPX7 waterproof, it thrives from -25°C to +65°C, sipping just 15 mA at 12V. Salt spray, pounding rain, or scorching sun? The WS310 keeps delivering 10Hz NMEA 0183 MWV updates without flinching, backed by thousands of hours of on-water validation.
Effortless Compatibility and Setup
Plug-and-play with NMEA 0183 outputs or bridge to NMEA 2000 via the included interface—perfect for B&G Triton, Zeus, or Vulcan series. Single-cable runs up to 80 meters simplify retrofits, letting you focus on sailing, not wiring diagrams.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
Specification
Details
Waterproof Rating
IPX6 & IPX7
Operating Temperature
-25°C to +65°C
Power Consumption
15 mA at 12 V DC
Wind Speed Resolution
0.05 m/sec (0.1 Knots)
Wind Speed Accuracy
±0.1 m/sec (0.2 Knots) from 1-40 m/sec
Wind Speed Range
0.25-50 m/sec (0.5-97 Knots)
Wind Angle Resolution
0.1°
Wind Angle Accuracy
±0.5°
Data Output
NMEA 0183 ‘MWV’ at 10 Hz
Why Sailors Swear by the WS310
Unlike generic sensors that falter in gusts or heeled-over conditions, the WS310’s evolved design—honed by B&G’s sailing heritage—delivers data that sharpens your edge. Pair it with a B&G autopilot for wind-hold modes that nail laylines, or feed it to racing software for tactical overlays. It’s not just a sensor; it’s your competitive advantage, wired for consistency where it counts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the B&G WS310 wired wind sensor more accurate than basic models?
Its aerodynamic profile, refined through 500+ wind tunnel sessions, ensures precise readings across all sail angles and heel positions, minimizing distortion for superior speed and direction data.
