Garmin GNX Wireless Wind Pack
Garmin GNX Wireless Wind Pack — Product description
Master the Winds with Precision and Ease
Imagine setting sail with crystal-clear insights into every gust and shift, without the hassle of tangled cables snaking up your mast. The Garmin GNX Wireless Wind Pack delivers exactly that, blending cutting-edge wireless technology with sailor-proven accuracy. This pack pairs the versatile GNX Wind instrument with the innovative gWind Wireless 2 transducer, giving you real-time data on true and apparent wind speeds, angles, and directions—plus extras like boat speed, VMG, and close-hauled performance—all at a glance.
For competitive racers chasing podium finishes or cruisers plotting relaxed passages, reliable wind intelligence sharpens your tactics. No more guesswork; just confident maneuvers based on data you can trust, even in the lightest breezes.
GNX Wind Instrument: Your Command Center on Deck
At the heart of this system sits the GNX Wind instrument, a compact powerhouse designed for the demands of sailing life. Its high-visibility, glass-bonded monochrome LCD display cuts through glare and spray, while customizable backlight colors let you dial in visibility for dawn starts or midnight watches. Low power draw— just 350 mW in daylight without backlight or 400 mW at night with mid-level illumination—keeps your battery banks happy on long voyages.
Connect it seamlessly via NMEA 2000 to your existing network, and unlock over 15 key marine parameters. Picture this: two customizable data fields flanking a dynamic digital wind rose, simultaneously showing true and apparent wind, steer pilot guidance, speed over ground, heading, course over ground, and more. Tailor the layout to match your sailing style—whether you're optimizing VMG on an upwind leg or monitoring laylines downwind.
Bonus connectivity shines through ANT technology, streaming data straight to your Garmin quatix smartwatch. Feel the pulse of the wind on your wrist, freeing your eyes for the horizon and hands for the sheets.
gWind Wireless 2 Transducer: Cable-Free Accuracy Up to 50 Feet
Say goodbye to mast-climbing nightmares. The gWind Wireless 2 transducer mounts effortlessly with included hardware and a mast bracket, transmitting precise wind signals via ANT directly to your GNX Wind or compatible Garmin chartplotter—no wires required for masts up to 50 feet. This freedom simplifies retrofits on older boats and speeds new installations.
Borrowing from Nexus heritage, it features twin-fin stabilization paired with a responsive 3-bladed propeller. The result? Rock-steady wind angle readings and speed measurements, even when zephyrs tease at 5 knots. In real-world testing by sailors, this setup holds true in choppy seas and performs flawlessly during high-speed planing or tight tacks.
Powered by an internal solar-charged NiMH battery, it hums along for up to three years between swaps. User-replaceable design means minimal downtime—just pop in a fresh one and you're back online.
Why Sailors Swear by This Wireless Setup
Wind data isn't just numbers; it's the edge that turns good sails into great ones. True wind direction helps you anticipate shifts for perfect gybes, while apparent wind angles fine-tune sail trim for maximum power. Close-haul indicators keep you pinned high without stalling, and VMG targets laser-focus your routing.
- Racing Advantage: Spot velocity headers early and execute flawless tacks.
- Cruising Confidence: Reef proactively in building winds or optimize fuel on a motor-sail leg.
- Easy Expansion: Start standalone, then integrate into full NMEA 2000 ecosystems with speed sensors or autopilots.
- Durability Tested: Built to withstand salt spray, UV exposure, and vibrations from the hardest runs.
Sailors report quicker setups—often under an hour—and data reliability that rivals wired systems, without the corrosion risks of masthead cables.
Simple Installation and Everyday Reliability
Getting underway is straightforward: Bracket the transducer at your masthead, pair it wirelessly (automatic detection handles most cases), and network the GNX Wind display. Fine-tune angles during calibration for spot-on readings tailored to your boat's rig. Maintenance? Wipe down after salty passages, check battery charge via solar exposure, and replace every few seasons.
For multi-boat fleets or charters, the wireless design shines—swap transducers between vessels without rewiring. Pair it with Garmin's ecosystem for holistic navigation: overlay wind vectors on chartplotter screens or log data for post-race analysis.
Everything You Need, Right Out of the Box
- GNX Wind instrument—your all-in-one display
- gWind Wireless 2 transducer—masthead precision
- Mast bracket for secure, simple mounting
- Comprehensive mounting hardware
- NiMH battery—long-life power source
- Detailed documentation—step-by-step guidance
This complete kit equips you for immediate deployment, whether day-sailing or ocean crossing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wind data does the GNX Wind instrument show?
It displays true and apparent wind speed and angles, true wind direction, boat speed, speed over ground, VMG, heading, course over ground, close haul, and more via two data fields and a digital wind rose.
How does the wireless transducer work without cables?
The gWind Wireless 2 uses ANT technology to send accurate wind data directly to the GNX Wind or compatible Garmin chartplotters, supporting masts up to 50 feet without any wiring.
What's the battery life and how is it charged?
The internal NiMH battery is solar-charged and lasts up to 3 years. It's user-replaceable for hassle-free maintenance.
Can this system integrate with other Garmin devices?
Yes, it connects via NMEA 2000 for network sharing and ANT to Garmin quatix smartwatches, plus compatible GPSMAP chartplotters for expanded displays.
Is the gWind Wireless 2 accurate in light winds?
Absolutely. Its Nexus twin-fin design with 3-bladed propeller delivers stable wind angles and precise speed readings, even below 5 knots.
What's the power consumption of the GNX Wind display?
Ultra-efficient at 350 mW daylight (no backlight) and 400 mW nighttime (mid-level backlight), ideal for sailboats with limited power.
How customizable is the GNX Wind interface?
Highly—choose backlight colors, screen layouts, and over 15 data parameters to match your sailing needs.
GNX Wireless Wind Pack
The Information You Need to Set Sail
- Includes GNX Wind instrument and gWind Wireless 2 transducer
- GNX Wind provides 2 data fields and a digital wind rose to 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
- Includes easy-to-install gWind Wireless 2 transducer, which eliminates cables for masts up to 50 feet
- Internal solar-charged battery lasts 3 years and is easily replaced
When you have a GNX Wind instrument combined with a gWind Wireless 2 transducer, you'll know what's going on with the wind.
GNX Wind Instrument
GNX Wind gives you the wind data necessary to make confident decisions. Featuring high-visibility, glass-bonded backlit monochrome LCD display with customizable backlight colors, GNX Wind interfaces through the NMEA 2000 network to show 2 data fields and a digital wind rose simultaneously to display true and apparent wind data, steering guidance, boat speed and more. Low power consumption of 350 mW daylight (no backlight) and 400 mW nighttime (mid-level backlight) is perfect for sailboats. Customizable user settings allow you to configure the screen layout to your preferred setting. Display configurations include more than 15 important marine parameters for wind, speed and navigation. It can even wirelessly connect to a quatix 3 GPS marine smartwatch via ANTtechnology to stream wind data directly to your wrist.
Wind Wireless 2 Transducer
Wind Wireless 2 offers an easy-to-install solution that eliminates running wires through masts up to 50 feet. Accurate wind signals are sent via an ANT connection directly to a GNX Wind instrument or to a compatible Garmin GPSMAP chartplotter. The transducer features renowned Nexus twin-fin technology with a 3-bladed propeller, providing accurate wind speed and stable wind angle in lighter wind conditions. Also available in a wide selection of Wind and Sail Packs (sold separately) that can be used as stand-alone wind systems or expanded to full network systems via NMEA 2000.
Garmin GNX™ Wireless Wind Pack
Model: 010-01616-10- Includes GNX™ Wind instrument and gWind™ Wireless 2 transducer
- GNX Wind provides 2 data fields and a digital wind rose to 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
- Internal solar-charged battery lasts 3 years and is easily replaced
- Includes easy-to-install gWind Wireless 2 transducer, which eliminates cables for masts up to 50 feet
GNX Wind gives you the wind data necessary to make confident decisions. Featuring high-visibility, glass-bonded backlit monochrome LCD display with customizable backlight colors, GNX Wind interfaces through the NMEA 2000® network to show 2 data fields and a digital wind rose simultaneously to display true and apparent wind data, steering guidance, boat speed and more. Low power consumption of 350 mW daylight (no backlight) and 400 mW nighttime (mid-level backlight) is perfect for sailboats. Customizable user settings allow you to configure the screen layout to your preferred setting. Display configurations include more than 15 important marine parameters for wind, speed and navigation. It can even wirelessly connect to a quatix® 3 GPS marine smartwatch via ANT® technology to stream wind data directly to your wrist.
Wind Wireless 2 offers an easy-to-install solution that eliminates running wires through masts up to 50 feet. Accurate wind signals are sent via an ANT connection directly to a GNX Wind instrument or to a compatible Garmin GPSMAP® chartplotter. The transducer features renowned Nexus® twin-fin technology with a 3-bladed propeller, providing accurate wind speed and stable wind angle in lighter wind conditions. Also available in a wide selection of Wind and Sail Packs (sold separately) that can be used as standalone wind systems or expanded to full network systems via NMEA 2000.
What's in the Box:
- GNX Wind
- gWind Wireless 2 transducer
- Mast bracket
- Mounting hardware
- NiMH battery
- Documentation
"GNX Wireless Wind Pack includes a GNX Wind instrument, which features a high-visibility, sunlight-readable, glass-bonded backlit LCD display with customizable colors. Shows 2 data fields and a digital wind rose simultaneously to display true and apparent wind speed and wind angles, true wind direction, boat speed, speed over ground, VMG, heading, course over ground and closed haul. GNX Wind offers low power consumption of 350 mW (no backlight)\/400 mW (mid-level backlight). The gWind Wireless 2 transducer offers an easy-to-install solution that eliminates running wires through masts up to 50 feet. The transducer features renowned twin-fin technology with 3-bladed propeller to provide more accurate True Wind Speed (TWS) in lighter air a more stable True Wind Angle (TWA). Optic reading provides superior accuracy and excellent linearity. Accurate wind signals are sent via an ANT connection directly to GNX Wind instrument or to a compatible Garmin chartplotter."
SKU: NVN-62383
MPN: 010-01616-10
UPC: 753759157869
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin GNX Wireless Wind Pack |
| SKU / MFR# | 62383 |
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