If you want to get the wireless wind data into wiring to a chartplotter or autopilot, we also have an NMEA connector called the Air Link. But when sailing along heeled over, the SailTimer wind cups turn into propellers to maintain equal accuracy. All other cup, propeller and ultrasonic anemometers were intended to be used upright, and lose accuracy when tilted over (which sailboats do a lot!). This is the only anemometer that is designed for sailboats. Unlike previous models, there is no more blue cap for the off-switch: to shut off the Wind Instrument RB for the off-season you simply unplug the battery.
SAILBOAT ANEMOMETER FULL
No more waiting for solar charging if your battery needs to be topped up, you can put it in a charger for full power the same day. Replacements are available for these lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, and also wall chargers ( LCD display or basic). There is also a carbon-fiber pointer arm to the nose cone, to further reduce weight.Īs you can see in the photo below, to replace the battery you can just unscrew the cap on the nose cone and unplug the battery. The new design moves the battery from the tail and uses it in the nose cone as the counterbalance. However, if you want a wind vane to turn in light winds, why add a brass deadweight? The new Wind Instrument RB uses an amazing solution for this engineering challenge. Brass is used for these nose cones because brass is even heavier than steel. Most anemometers have a brass nose cone that is used as a counter-balance for the weight of the tail.
SAILBOAT ANEMOMETER BLUETOOTH
This new cover also provides a longer Bluetooth transmission distance for even the tallest masts: 100 feet (30.5m) typical with obstruction and 280 feet (85m) with line of sight. The new tail has an injection-molded cover that is sealed and submersible so the Wind Instrument can even be used on dinghy sailboats that could flip. There is also a digital compass and gyro built into the wind direction arrow and tail, which means it knows which way it is pointing it does not need to be calibrated to boat when installed, and it even works on rotating masts. In an elegant use of space, the solar panel works as the tail of the wind vane. We are proud to announce a whole new physical design with the SailTimer Wind Instrument RB.īeing wireless, this anemometer uses solar panels and a battery for power.
SAILBOAT ANEMOMETER INSTALL
It has always been wireless and solar-powered, which means there are no wires to install down the mast and through the boat. made the first-ever masthead anemometer that could transmit to smartphone apps. No instrument can substitute good seamanship.SailTimer Inc. You can even buy second-hand if you can check that the instrument works fine first. Many of them have been around for decades by now, so if you want to keep costs down, don’t get wowed by the latest fancy features. These are our personal recommendations for instruments you’ll want or need on board your sailboat.
If you have the budget, this is something you’ll want to invest in. Any ship and fishing boat will have one installed, so you can easily check if they are fishing, anchored, or underway.
The receiver shows where other boats with AIS are on your screen, while the transceiver shows your position to other boats with AIS.Īn AIS unit is great for collision avoidance, because it displays the information needed to call a vessel on VHF and tell them how you intend to approach them.ĪIS isn’t strictly necessary, but it can be extremely helpful on night watches and in heavy-traffic areas. You can get one with a receiver only or with a transceiver and receiver. AIS is an automatic tracking system that detects other vessels with AIS in the area you’re in.
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