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
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Hassle-Free Install: Wireless wind and smart sensors cut wiring time by 70%, ideal for weekend upgrades.
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Proven in Extremes: From wind tunnels to Southern Ocean tests, reliability you can bet the regatta on.
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Sailing-Optimized: Heel, trim, and layline data unlocks performance features on B&G Triton or Zeus systems.
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Compact for Small Boats: Scales from J/24s to 50-foots without overwhelming space or budget.
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Network Ready: Starts your N2K ecosystem, integrating with apps via WiFi gateways.
Complete Contents for Instant Setup
- WS320 Wireless Wind Pack with Interface Box
- DST810 Depth/Speed/Temperature Thru-Hull Sensor (Plastic)
- ZG100 GPS Antenna with Integrated Compass
- N2K Cable - 2m (6.5ft)
- N2K Cable - 5m (16ft)
- N2K T-Connectors x 3
- N2K Terminator (Male and Female)
- NMEA 2000 Power Cable
Pro Tips for Seamless Installation
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.
Is the WS320 wind sensor suitable for racing boats?
Absolutely—its 5 Hz output and heel-compensated accuracy match top wired units, proven in wind tunnel tests and used in grand prix fleets.
How easy is it to install the DST810 multisensor?
Very straightforward: Drill a 25mm thru-hull hole, bed it with sealant, connect directly to N2K—no extra processors needed.
Does the ZG100 provide compass heading without a separate unit?
Yes, its built-in 3-axis solid-state compass delivers stable heading, plus heel/trim for sailing-specific calculations.
What boats is this pack best for?
Ideal for trailerable sportboats, club racers, and coastal cruisers up to 45 feet, where wireless simplicity and compact networking shine.
Can I expand the N2K network later?
Definitely—the backbone kit provides T-connectors and cables to add instruments, engines, or wireless gateways effortlessly.
How accurate is the low-speed reading on the DST810?
Patented processing ensures paddlewheel reliability under 5 knots, outperforming many competitors in light-wind starts.
An all-in-one core data components kit, that includes all you need for your boat network. This pack includes a WS320 wireless wind pack for highly accurate wind information, which is easy to install. The IDST810 depth, speed, and temperature sensor and a GPS ZG100 Module pack for all your positioning data, including heading, heel, and trim. This pack also includes the Micro-C backbone kit, and 2M, and 5M N2K cables for all your wiring and installation requirements.
The perfect solution for any sailor looking to get accurate and fast wind data to their instruments, which is easy to install without a cable through the mast. Designed to provide highly accurate wind data in all conditions at all points of sail and heel. WS320 has been benchmarked against multiple different sensors in over 500 individual wind tunnel tests. Easy to install and lightweight, ideal for smaller boats – without compromising performance for wireless convenience. WS320 has the same accuracy (both wind angle and wind speed) as the wired version while outputting wind at a super smooth 5 times every second. As the most exposed sensor on a yacht, the wind sensor – critical for instruments and autopilot steering – must meet an exceptionally high standard. In addition to B & G’s extreme testing program, the WS320 sensors have been subject to combined field tests of over 200,000 hours.
A compact multisensor that offers the depth, speed, and temperature data from a single through-hull sensor that can be easily installed and connected directly to the network. Patented, speed-signal-processing enhancements provide excellent paddlewheel accuracy below 5 knots (6 MPH) and smooth linear output at all vessel speeds. The transducer’s wide, fan-shaped, port-starboard beam is able to find the bottom even when installed on steep deadrise hulls or heeling sailboats. You also get true water-temperature readings with the DST810’s reliable temperature sensor.
The ZG100 GPS antenna provides precise and dependable position data making it the perfect partner for B & G chartplotters and instrument systems. The highly accurate 10 Hz GPS gives precise and smooth update of position information during acceleration and manoeuvring, rapid signal acquisition and consistent position accuracy augmented by secondary satellite systems like WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS and Galileo. It is also QZSS-ready. The integrated compass delivers accurate heading information for instruments, chart stabilisation for Head Up mode and Radar overlays. It also provides Heel and Trim data for sailing.
NMEA 2000 Micro-C Network starter kit: Includes Network power cable, 4.5 m (15 ft) N2K cable, 3 x T-connectors, 2 x network terminators. Also included is 1x 2m and 1x 5m N2K cables.
