Inexpensive Wind Sensor

[charleshagen]

I have a Garmin 741xs Chartplotter and I need a compatible wind sensor that will integrate. Has to be very low cost.

Anyone have a suggestion?

[smac999]

I don't think anything is cheap...

the maretron wind sensor would work.

I think a simrad one with a simnet plug should also work. not one of the analog ones.

[barnakiel]

NASA makes a less expensive nmea 183 sensor. That's if your instrument is 183.

b.

[fallingeggs]

Originally Posted by barnakiel

NASA makes a less expensive nmea 183 sensor. That's if your instrument is 183.

b.

I am sure the Garmin will accept 0183.

Used would be the way to go. Can't be hard to find a used 0183 wind instrument.


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[roverhi]

Windex, cheap and reliable. Just couldn't resist. Will a plotter be able to factor in wind on course and speed or do you just want it to display speed and direction of the wind??

[charleshagen]

Here is the one I bought. Windspeed and direction compatible with Garmin chart plotter.

Clipper Nmea Wind Sensor