SailTimer Wind Instrument™
with Replaceable Battery
Wireless and solar-powered. Designed for sailboats: remains equally accurate when heeling over.
Comes with all mounting hardware needed. For boats of all sizes. Works with lots of great Android/iOS apps. Or use Air Link™ (below) for NMEA wiring to chartplotter/MFD. You can even raise it on a halyard without lowering or climbing the mast!
Innovations in this new model: Carbon-fiber pointer arm to reduce weight, with battery inside the nose cone for counter-balance. New injection-molded tail. Ceramic miniature ball bearings to prevent corrosion. Argon-filled tail to prevent condensation and leaks. Transmission range of 280 feet (85m) for even the tallest masts.
Innovations & Technical Specs
The patented Wind Instrument sets a new standard for masthead anemometers.
YouTube Overview of New Design
Sailboat navigation for the wireless age. More on our photos/video page, and on TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
Comparison to the Big Brands
Advanced features, durability AND the lowest prices.
SailTimer Air Link™
Connects wireless and wired devices.
Receive transmissions from Wind Instrument, and send to your GPS chartplotter on NMEA 2000 or 0183 wiring. Send your wired NMEA data to mobile apps and online for crowdsourced wind maps.
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