Collection: Instruments

Boat instruments range from simple mechanical wind indicators like the Schaefer Little Hawk, sized for boats up to 8 meters, to full weather stations like the Airmar WS-300WX that measure wind, temperature, and barometric pressure via NMEA 2000 or RS-232. Between those extremes sit digital displays from B&G, Simrad, and Raymarine that pull data from onboard sensors and networks, wireless sail packs from Garmin that reduce deck wiring, and masthead wind units like the B&G 213 that feed real-time data to your chartplotter or display. Seatronx adds commercial-grade computing hardware for vessels needing an ECS-compliant black box solution.

Before buying, confirm your boat's network standard, since NMEA 2000 systems require compatible cabling and connectors, such as the Airmar device net cables stocked here. Consider whether a wired or wireless setup suits your rig, and check mounting dimensions against your helm or mast. Racing sailors tend to prioritize fast-updating wind displays and dedicated race indicators, while cruisers often benefit from integrated weather station data. Power requirements and IP ratings also vary, so match the instrument to how and where it will be installed.