B&G
B&G WS740S 1.8m Ocean Spec Vertical Wind Sensor Only
Pickup available at Mercury Yacht Harbour
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Manufacturer-backed extended cover provided by Navico — add up to 3 extra years.
Extended cover is added to your order and confirmed with your warranty documentation.
Description
The WS740 high-performance wind sensor offers superb aerodynamics and accuracy. A 1.8m high modulus Ocean spec carbon spar elevates the wind sensor into clear air, above any sail-plan disturbance at the masthead.
The WS700 series is the ultimate wind sensor for performance sailing, providing the most accurate wind angle and speed data. The new one-piece vane design gives superb aerodynamics and stability, as a result of over 200,000 hours of combined design and wind tunnel testing.
PRODUCT DETAILS
- 1.8m Ocean Spec high-modulus carbon spar, stiffened for offshore racing
- One-piece vane design refined over 200,000 hours of design and wind-tunnel testing
- Ocean race proven for the most demanding offshore conditions
- Wind range 0.5 to 90 knots, accuracy +/- 0.2 kt and +/- 0.5°
- Reliable True Wind Direction for precise race calls and better steer-to-wind on autopilot
- Direct NMEA 0183 MWV,R output at 10Hz, NMEA 2000 via optional WS310 interface
- Requires a custom masthead bracket; backed by a 2 year warranty
- WS740S 1.8m Ocean Spec vertical wind sensor
- Documentation pack
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Performance
| Wind Range | 0.5 - 90 knots |
| Wind Speed Accuracy | +/- 0.2 knots (from 2 - 80 knots), 0.1 knot resolution |
| Wind Angle Accuracy | +/- 0.5° |
| Wind Angle Resolution | 0.1° |
Electrical
| Supply Voltage | 12V DC nominal (via interface or separate supply) |
| Power Consumption | 15 mA at 12V DC / <0.2 W |
Connectivity
| NMEA 0183 | Sensor output: NMEA 0183 MWV,R at 10Hz |
| NMEA 2000 | Via optional WS310 interface |
Environment
| Water Resistance | IPx6 |
| Operating Temperature | -15°C to +55°C (5°F to 131°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to +60°C (4°F to 140°F) |
General
| Cable Options | 20, 35, 50 or 80 m (66, 115, 164, 262 ft) |
Physical
| Spar Length | 1.8 m (71 in), Ocean Spec stiffened |
| Width | 356 mm (14.0 in) |
| Weight (without cable) | 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs) |
| Mounting | Mast top bracket; Ocean Spec (S) versions require a custom bracket (optional mast face bracket not suitable) |
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