Garmin GNX Wind Marine Instrument
Garmin GNX Wind Marine Instrument — Product description
Imagine slicing through choppy waters on your sailboat, making split-second decisions based on precise wind data that never fogs up or fades in the glare. The Garmin GNX Wind steps in as that reliable partner for sailors upgrading from outdated systems or starting fresh. Tailored for vessels between 20 and 40 feet, this instrument delivers crystal-clear insights into wind behavior, helping you optimize your tack, boost velocity made good (VMG), and navigate with confidence—whether racing or cruising.
Why Sailors Choose the GNX Wind for Unmatched Visibility and Performance
Sailors rave about its glass-bonded LCD that resists fogging even in humid cockpit conditions, paired with large black digits that pop against customizable backgrounds. Select from a palette of colors to match your helm's lighting—white for daylight punch or softer tones for night sails. This isn't just a gauge; it's a tactical edge, showing true and apparent wind angles simultaneously with a digital wind rose, so you can read shifts at a glance without squinting.
Empowering Your Sailing Strategy
- Comprehensive Wind Metrics: True and apparent wind speed/angles, direction, close-hauled points—essential for trimming sails perfectly.
- Integrated Navigation Data: Boat speed, speed over ground (SOG), heading, course over ground (COG), and VMG to track efficiency.
- Hands-Free Operation: Auto-scroll cycles through screens, keeping your focus on the water.
- Efficient Power Use: Sips just 350 mW in daylight and 400 mW at night, ideal for battery-conscious setups on long passages.
Seamless Integration into Your Marine Setup
Plug into the NMEA 2000 network for plug-and-play connectivity with transducers, chartplotters, and multifunction displays. ANT+ wireless tech lets you beam data to compatible devices like Garmin smartwatches, putting wind intel right on your wrist during maneuvers. Installation is straightforward—flush or surface mount with included hardware—saving time and hassle during refits. Customize over 15 parameters to prioritize wind, speed, or nav data that matches your sailing style, from casual day sails to competitive regattas.
Robust Specs Built for the Marine Environment
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 3.3" x 2.4" (4.0" diagonal) |
| Display Type | Glass-bonded backlit monochrome LCD |
| Water Rating | IPX7 (survives 1m submersion for 30 minutes) |
| Input Voltage | 9-16 VDC (via NMEA 2000) |
| Power Draw | 0.35 W (daylight, no backlight); 0.4 W (night, mid-backlight) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 110 x 115 x 30 mm (4.33" x 4.53" x 1.18") |
Complete Kit for Quick Setup
- GNX Wind instrument
- Trim piece snap cover
- Protective cover
- Flush mount gasket and hardware
- NMEA 2000 T-connector and drop cable
- Installation instructions and documentation
Everything you need arrives ready to mount, minimizing downtime and extra purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
GNX Wind Marine Instrument
Affordable, Dedicated Wind Instrument
- Large, easy-to-read black digits on white or customizable background colors for high contrast and high visibility in all lighting conditions
- 2 data fields and a digital wind rose simultaneously display true and apparent wind data, Steer Pilot, boat speed and more
- Displays true and apparent wind speed and wind angles, true wind direction, boat speed, speed over ground, VMG, heading, course over ground and closed haul
- NMEA 2000 network and ANT technology interfaces
It's Easy to See the Data You Need
If you own a 20- to 40-foot sailboat with no wind system or an older wind system onboard, then GNX Wind marine instrument is an excellent choice to provide the accurate, reliable data you need to make confident decisions.
GNX Wind features a high-visibility, glass-bonded backlit monochrome LCD display with customizable backlight colors making it easy to see from nearly any angle at a distance. Background colors can be customized to nearly any color preference to provide the contrast and visibility that work best in any lighting condition. It interfaces through the NMEA 2000 network to show 2 data fields and a digital wind rose simultaneously to display true and apparent wind data, Steer Pilot, boat speed and more. Auto-scroll feature rotates through screens for easy, hands-free operation. Low power consumption of 350 mW daylight (no backlight) and 400 mW nighttime (mid-level backlight) is perfect for sailboats. Customizable configurations include more than 15 important marine parameters for wind, speed and navigation. Installs easily, either flush or flat mount. It can even wirelessly connect to a compatible chartplotter or quatix 3 GPS marine smartwatch to stream wind data directly to your wrist. Also available in a GNX Wired Sail Pack.
In The Box
- GNX Wind
- Trim piece snap cover
- Protective cover
- Flush mount gasket and hardware
- NMEA 2000 T-connector
- NMEA 2000 drop cable
- Installation instructions
- Documentation
Garmin GNX Wind Marine Instrument
Model: 010-01142-30UPC: 753759157845
- Glass-bonded backlit monochrome LCD display lens avoids fogging
- Large, easy-to-read black digits on white or customizable background colors for high contrast and high visibility in all lighting conditions
- 2 data fields and a digital wind rose simultaneously display true and apparent wind data, Steer Pilot, boat speed and more
- Displays true and apparent wind speed and wind angles, true wind direction, boat speed, speed over ground, VMG, heading, course over ground and closed haul
- NMEA 2000® network and ANT technology interfaces
If you own a 20- to 40-foot sailboat with no wind system or an older wind system onboard, then GNX Wind marine instrument is an excellent choice to provide the accurate, reliable data you need to make confident decisions.
GNX Wind features a high-visibility, glass-bonded backlit monochrome LCD display with customizable backlight colors making it easy to see from nearly any angle at a distance. Background colors can be customized to nearly any color preference to provide the contrast and visibility that work best in any lighting condition. It interfaces through the NMEA 2000 network to show 2 data fields and a digital wind rose simultaneously to display true and apparent wind data, Steer Pilot, boat speed and more. Auto-scroll feature rotates through screens for easy, hands-free operation. Low power consumption of 350 mW daylight (no backlight) and 400 mW nighttime (mid-level backlight) is perfect for sailboats. Customizable configurations include more than 15 important marine parameters for wind, speed and navigation. Installs easily, either flush or flat mount. It can even wirelessly connect to a compatible chartplotter or quatix® 3 GPS marine smartwatch to stream wind data directly to your wrist. Also available in a GNX Wired Sail Pack.
Specifications| Display size | 3.3? x 2.4?; 4.0? diagonal |
| Display type | Standard LCD, monochrome |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| Input Voltage | 9-16 V (from NMEA 2000) |
| Input Draw | 0.35 W (day); 0.4 W (night) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 115 x 30 mm (4.33" x 4.53" x 1.18") |
What's in the Box:
- GNX Wind
- Trim piece snap cover
- Protective cover
- Flush mount gasket and hardware
- NMEA 2000® T-connector
- Installation instructions
- NMEA 2000 drop cable
- Documentation
SKU: NVN-59635
MPN: 010-01142-30
UPC: 753759157845
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin GNX Wind Marine Instrument |
| SKU / MFR# | 59635 |
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