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HR II anemometer-wind vane (cable-free)

Nke

HR II anemometer-wind vane (cable-free)

Ref : PF000191

Regular price £987.63 GBP
Sale price £987.63 GBP Regular price £1,192.65 GBP
excl. tax
9X Compass

Nke

9X Compass

Ref : PF000167

Regular price £908.76 GBP
Sale price £908.76 GBP Regular price £1,034.80 GBP
excl. tax
Capteur angle étanche (barre, mât tournant, quille) Gyro 3

Nke

Waterproof angle sensor (rudder, rotating mast, keel) Gyro 3

Ref : PF000135

Regular price £376.89 GBP
Sale price £376.89 GBP Regular price £429.70 GBP
excl. tax
HR 100 barometer with NMEA outputs and alarms

Nke

HR 100 barometer with NMEA outputs and alarms

Ref : PF000126

Regular price £250.73 GBP
Sale price £250.73 GBP Regular price £302.55 GBP
excl. tax
Kit FT743-D-SM avec câble FT009 1,5 m — capteur FT743 à montage en surface

FT Technologies

Ultrasonic wind sensor kit with 1.5m cable

Ref : FT743-D-SM KIT-1.5

Regular price £2,997.48 GBP
Sale price £2,997.48 GBP Regular price
excl. tax
Anémomètre ultrasonique FT602-D-SM-EV — photo officielle FT Technologies du capteur FT602

FT Technologies

IP67 Lightweight Ultrasonic Wind Sensor

Ref : FT602-D-SM-EV

Regular price £1,252.78 GBP
Sale price £1,252.78 GBP Regular price
excl. tax
Capteur Trifonctions Sondeur/Loch et Température

Raymarine

Triducer Depth Sounder/Speed Log and Temperature Sensor

Ref : T910

Regular price £171.00 GBP
Sale price £171.00 GBP Regular price £184.16 GBP
excl. tax
Transducteur de tension AC pour Digital & CZone

BEP Marine

AC voltage transducer for Digital & CZone

Ref : AC-VSEN-4

Regular price £91.75 GBP
Sale price £91.75 GBP Regular price £119.26 GBP
excl. tax
Capteur XSONIC P319

AIRMAR

XSONIC P319 Sensor

Ref : 000-13915-001

Regular price £151.80 GBP
Sale price £151.80 GBP Regular price £182.40 GBP
excl. tax
GPS-500 Antenne pour NAIS-500

Navico

GPS-500 Antenna for NAIS-500

Ref : 000-13613-001

Regular price £126.14 GBP
Sale price £126.14 GBP Regular price £140.31 GBP
excl. tax
GNSS Compass HS75

Simrad

GNSS Compass HS75

Ref : 000-16143-001

Regular price £1,804.16 GBP
Sale price £1,804.16 GBP Regular price £2,346.70 GBP
excl. tax
Capteur sondeur XSONIC SS175H-W 0°

Airmar

XSONIC SS175H-W 0° Depth Sounder Transducer

Ref : 000-13780-001

Regular price £1,657.74 GBP
Sale price £1,657.74 GBP Regular price £1,888.94 GBP
excl. tax
Capteur aérien vertical

Raymarine

Vertical masthead wind sensor

Ref : T222

Regular price £1,470.37 GBP
Sale price £1,470.37 GBP Regular price £1,661.81 GBP
excl. tax
Capteur Raymarine T221 de rotation de mât sans fil

Raymarine

Wireless mast rotation sensor

Ref : T221

Regular price £417.43 GBP
Sale price £417.43 GBP Regular price £521.78 GBP
excl. tax
Capteur aérien sans fil

Raymarine

Wireless masthead sensor

Ref : T120

Regular price £417.69 GBP
Sale price £417.69 GBP Regular price £508.63 GBP
excl. tax
Compas Race Master T070

Raymarine

Race Master T070 Compass

Ref : T070-868

Regular price £501.77 GBP
Sale price £501.77 GBP Regular price £565.63 GBP
excl. tax
Tête de mât longue seule

Raymarine

Long masthead alone

Ref : R28171

Regular price £432.16 GBP
Sale price £432.16 GBP Regular price £482.32 GBP
excl. tax
Vessel Systems Monitor Tank Sender - Diesel, Water, Waste - Vessel Systems Monitor Tank Sender - Diesel, Water, Waste

Blue Sea Systems

Vessel Systems Monitor Tank Sender - Diesel, Water, Wastewater

Ref : 1810-BSS

Regular price £109.21 GBP
Sale price £109.21 GBP Regular price £132.16 GBP
excl. tax
GMI™ Wired Start Pack 52 - Garmin

Garmin

GMI 52 Wired Starter Pack

Ref : 010-01248-80

Regular price £962.99 GBP
Sale price £962.99 GBP Regular price £1,096.17 GBP
excl. tax
Antenne GPS et GLONASS GA™ 38 pour Cortex® V1 et M1, noire - Garmin

Garmin

GA™ 38 GPS and GLONASS antenna for Cortex® V1 and M1, black

Ref : 010-13305-20

Regular price £97.53 GBP
Sale price £97.53 GBP Regular price £109.61 GBP
excl. tax
Antenne GPS et GLONASS GA™ 38 pour Cortex® V1 et M1, blanche - Garmin

Garmin

GA™ 38 GPS and GLONASS antenna for Cortex® V1 and M1, white

Ref : 010-13305-00

Regular price £75.82 GBP
Sale price £75.82 GBP Regular price £87.69 GBP
excl. tax
AIRMAR® 509LHW, Plastic Thru-hull Mount Wide Beam Transducer with Depth & Temperature - Garmin

Garmin

AIRMAR® 509LHW, plastic through-hull wide-beam transducer for depth/temperature

Ref : 010-12187-20

Regular price £3,656.69 GBP
Sale price £3,656.69 GBP Regular price £4,384.00 GBP
excl. tax
gWind™ Race Transducer Only - Garmin

Garmin

gWind™ Race wind transducer only

Ref : 010-12117-30

Regular price £718.76 GBP
Sale price £718.76 GBP Regular price £868.90 GBP
excl. tax
gWind™ Transducer Only - Garmin

Garmin

gWind™ wind sensor only

Ref : 010-12117-20

Regular price £275.05 GBP
Sale price £275.05 GBP Regular price £335.43 GBP
excl. tax
Antenne GPS et GLONASS GA™ 38 pour Garmin VHF, AIS et traceurs - Garmin

Garmin

GA™ 38 GPS/GLONASS Antenna - VHF, AIS and Chartplotters

Ref : 010-12017-30

Regular price £70.17 GBP
Sale price £70.17 GBP Regular price £76.72 GBP
excl. tax
Antenne GPS GA 38

Garmin

GA 38 GPS Antenna

Ref : 010-12017-00

Regular price £63.89 GBP
Sale price £63.89 GBP Regular price £73.08 GBP
excl. tax
GRF™ 10 – Capteur d'angle de barre - Garmin

Garmin

GRF™ 10 – Rudder Angle Sensor

Ref : 010-11829-00

Regular price £163.19 GBP
Sale price £163.19 GBP Regular price £196.58 GBP
excl. tax
Airmar P79S - Sonde bain d’huile plastique 100W à rattrapage d’angle de coque – (NMEA 2000) - Garmin

Garmin

Airmar P79S - Plastic oil-filled in-hull depth sounder 100W with hull deadrise compensation – (NMEA 2000)

Ref : 010-11394-00

Regular price £290.79 GBP
Sale price £290.79 GBP Regular price £350.05 GBP
excl. tax
Airmar DT800 - Sonde traversante intelligente 100W (235kHz) à élément incliné (20°) + température – (NMEA 2000®) - Garmin

Garmin

Airmar DT800 through-hull NMEA 2000 depth sounder, 20°

Ref : 010-11105-00

Regular price £268.45 GBP
Sale price £268.45 GBP Regular price £306.20 GBP
excl. tax
Airmar P66 - Sonde TA plastique 600W (50/200kHz) + vitesse surface + température - (8 broches) - Garmin

Garmin

Airmar P66 - Plastic transom mount (TA) 600W (50/200kHz) + surface speed + temperature - (8-pin)

Ref : 010-10192-21

Regular price £144.89 GBP
Sale price £144.89 GBP Regular price £168.08 GBP
excl. tax
Airmar B744V – sonde traversante bronze 600W (50/200kHz) avec sabot + vitesse surface + température – (8 broches) - Garmin

Garmin

Airmar B744V – bronze through-hull transducer 600W (50/200kHz) with fairing block + surface speed + temperature – (8-pin)

Ref : 010-10183-22

Regular price £413.66 GBP
Sale price £413.66 GBP Regular price £459.67 GBP
excl. tax
TIX402, Thru-Hull Flush Underwater Camera - Garmin

Garmin

TIX402, flush-mounted underwater camera

Ref : 010-04355-00

Regular price £1,018.51 GBP
Sale price £1,018.51 GBP Regular price £1,154.64 GBP
excl. tax
Sonde traversante GST™ 43 + GST™ 10

Garmin

GST™ 43 Through-Hull Transducer + GST™ 10

Ref : 010-04284-00

Regular price £136.61 GBP
Sale price £136.61 GBP Regular price £152.74 GBP
excl. tax
Caméra à montage à plat pont GC™ 245, Noir - Garmin

Garmin

Garmin GC™ 245 Flat-Mount Marine Camera, Black

Ref : 010-02892-11

Regular price £552.47 GBP
Sale price £552.47 GBP Regular price £621.17 GBP
excl. tax
Caméra à montage à plat pont GC™ 245, modèle blanc - Garmin

Garmin

Garmin GC™ 245 flat-mount deck camera, white model

Ref : 010-02892-10

Regular price £506.00 GBP
Sale price £506.00 GBP Regular price £584.62 GBP
excl. tax
Caméra encastrée GC™ 255, Acier inoxydable - Garmin

Garmin

GC™ 255 flush-mount camera, stainless steel

Ref : 010-02892-00

Regular price £808.19 GBP
Sale price £808.19 GBP Regular price £876.94 GBP
excl. tax
Caméra marine GC™ 14 - Garmin

Garmin

Garmin GC™ 14 marine camera

Ref : 010-02667-00

Regular price £255.35 GBP
Sale price £255.35 GBP Regular price £306.20 GBP
excl. tax
[GARMIN] Système Surround View à six caméras - media 1

Garmin

Six-Camera Surround View System

Ref : 010-02482-00

Regular price £13,363.97 GBP
Sale price £13,363.97 GBP Regular price £14,615.02 GBP
excl. tax
Récepteur et antenne GPS 24xd, pour le réseau NMEA 2000®, noire - Garmin

Garmin

GPS receiver and antenna 24xd, for NMEA 2000 network, black

Ref : 010-02316-20

Regular price £221.73 GBP
Sale price £221.73 GBP Regular price £270.39 GBP
excl. tax
Récepteur GPS et antenne 24xd NMEA 2000, blanc

Garmin

GPS receiver and 24xd NMEA 2000 antenna, white

Ref : 010-02316-10

Regular price £205.45 GBP
Sale price £205.45 GBP Regular price £233.12 GBP
excl. tax
Antenne GPS Garmin 24xd HVS NMEA 0183

Garmin

24xd HVS NMEA0183 GPS Antenna

Ref : 010-02316-00

Regular price £214.56 GBP
Sale price £214.56 GBP Regular price £233.12 GBP
excl. tax
Caméra marine IP GC™ 200 - Garmin

Garmin

Garmin GC™ 200 Marine IP Camera

Ref : 010-02164-00

Regular price £419.47 GBP
Sale price £419.47 GBP Regular price £510.82 GBP
excl. tax
[GARMIN] Caméra sans fil GC™ 100 - media 1

Garmin

Garmin GC™ 100 Wireless Camera

Ref : 010-01865-31

Regular price £264.20 GBP
Sale price £264.20 GBP Regular price £306.20 GBP
excl. tax
GNX™ Wireless Sail Pack 52 - Garmin

Garmin

GNX™ 52 Wireless Sailing Pack

Ref : 010-01616-40

Regular price £1,096.43 GBP
Sale price £1,096.43 GBP Regular price £1,205.79 GBP
excl. tax
GNX™ Wireless Sail Pack 43 - Garmin

Garmin

GNX™ 43 wireless sailing pack

Ref : 010-01616-30

Regular price £961.78 GBP
Sale price £961.78 GBP Regular price £1,073.53 GBP
excl. tax
Pack Vent sans fil (GNX™ Wind + gWind Wireless 2) - Garmin

Garmin

Wireless wind pack (GNX™ Wind + gWind™ Wireless 2)

Ref : 010-01616-10

Regular price £568.69 GBP
Sale price £568.69 GBP Regular price £693.51 GBP
excl. tax
Sonde gWind™ Wireless 2 - Garmin

Garmin

gWind™ Wireless 2 wind sensor

Ref : 010-01616-00

Regular price £467.58 GBP
Sale price £467.58 GBP Regular price £540.05 GBP
excl. tax
GMI™/GNX™ Wired Sail Pack 52 - Garmin

Garmin

Garmin GMI/GNX 52 wired sail pack

Ref : 010-01248-90

Regular price £1,073.40 GBP
Sale price £1,073.40 GBP Regular price £1,205.79 GBP
excl. tax
GNX™ Wired Sail Pack 52 - Garmin

Garmin

GNX™ 52 wired sail pack

Ref : 010-01248-70

Regular price £1,011.66 GBP
Sale price £1,011.66 GBP Regular price £1,205.79 GBP
excl. tax
Pack voile filaire Garmin GNX 43

Garmin

GNX™ 43 wired sail pack

Ref : 010-01248-60

Regular price £880.29 GBP
Sale price £880.29 GBP Regular price £1,073.53 GBP
excl. tax
Girouette anémomètre gWind sans fil - Garmin

Garmin

Garmin gWind wireless wind vane anemometer

Ref : 010-01228-00

Regular price £829.17 GBP
Sale price £829.17 GBP Regular price £1,000.45 GBP
excl. tax
Girouette anémomètre gWind™ - Garmin

Garmin

Garmin gWind™ wind vane anemometer

Ref : 010-01227-00

Regular price £376.93 GBP
Sale price £376.93 GBP Regular price £459.67 GBP
excl. tax
GX Tank 140 - Victron Energy

Victron Energy

GX Tank 140

Ref : BPP920140100

Regular price £76.73 GBP
Sale price £76.73 GBP Regular price £92.08 GBP
excl. tax
VE.Can resistive tank sender adapter - Victron Energy

Victron Energy

VE.Can resistive tank sender adapter

Ref : BPP900600100

Regular price £263.50 GBP
Sale price £263.50 GBP Regular price £310.44 GBP
excl. tax
Interrogateur EXOCET Luna Technology par Pixel sur Mer

Pixel sur Mer

EXOCET Luna Technology FO interrogator by Pixel sur Mer

Ref : PIX-EXOCET-INTERROGATEUR

Regular price £22,426.11 GBP
Sale price £22,426.11 GBP Regular price
excl. tax
SBG -Antenne Ellipse D GNSS Triple Bande avec L-Band -TW3972

SBG Systems

SBG - Ellipse D GNSS Triple-Band Antenna with L-Band - TW3972

Ref : 873-0037

Regular price £382.26 GBP
Sale price £382.26 GBP Regular price
excl. tax
MC10 RV tank sender probe kit

BEP Marine

MC10 RV tank sender probe kit

Ref : RV-TSPK

Regular price £57.82 GBP
Sale price £57.82 GBP Regular price £72.74 GBP
excl. tax
LED gauge for 2 tanks

BEP Marine

LED gauge for 2 tanks

Ref : RV-TG-2T

Regular price £51.99 GBP
Sale price £51.99 GBP Regular price £68.40 GBP
excl. tax
Analog ammeter 0-150 A
En cours de reappro

BEP Marine

Analog ammeter 0-150 A

Ref : 80-601-0026-00

Regular price £142.83 GBP
Sale price £142.83 GBP Regular price £187.93 GBP
excl. tax
Analog ammeter 0-100 A
En cours de reappro

BEP Marine

Analog ammeter 0-100 A

Ref : 80-601-0025-00

Regular price £141.77 GBP
Sale price £141.77 GBP Regular price £186.53 GBP
excl. tax
0-50 A analog ammeter
En cours de reappro

BEP Marine

0-50 A analog ammeter

Ref : 80-601-0024-00

Regular price £155.07 GBP
Sale price £155.07 GBP Regular price £186.09 GBP
excl. tax
Analog voltmeter for 8-16 V panel

BEP Marine

Analog voltmeter for 8-16 V panel

Ref : 80-601-0020-00

Regular price £140.63 GBP
Sale price £140.63 GBP Regular price £185.04 GBP
excl. tax
Color AC monitor for panel mounting
En cours de reappro

BEP Marine

Color AC monitor for panel mounting

Ref : 80-600-0028-00

Regular price £543.26 GBP
Sale price £543.26 GBP Regular price £605.97 GBP
excl. tax
DC color monitor

BEP Marine

DC color monitor

Ref : 80-600-0021-00

Regular price £423.21 GBP
Sale price £423.21 GBP Regular price £556.86 GBP
excl. tax
Interface de jauge MasterBus

Mastervolt

MasterBus gauge interface

Ref : 77030300

Regular price £136.03 GBP
Sale price £136.03 GBP Regular price £167.41 GBP
excl. tax
SIMRAD Antenne GPS GS-25

Simrad

GS-25 GPS Antenna

Ref : 000-11043-002

Regular price £221.38 GBP
Sale price £221.38 GBP Regular price £262.21 GBP
excl. tax
Navico Caméra IP, SS, POE+12V, IP CAM-1

Navico

IP Camera, SS, POE+12V, IP CAM-1

Ref : 000-15876-001

Regular price £445.29 GBP
Sale price £445.29 GBP Regular price £525.29 GBP
excl. tax
Raymarine Capteur d'angle de barre rotatif M81105 - Comptoir Nautique

Raymarine

10m cable bar angle sensor

Ref : M81105

Regular price £258.20 GBP
Sale price £258.20 GBP Regular price £289.39 GBP
excl. tax
Raymarine i50/i60

Raymarine

Pack i50 & i60 Wind, Speed, Prof.

Ref : E70153

Regular price £1,457.36 GBP
Sale price £1,457.36 GBP Regular price £1,622.35 GBP
excl. tax
Compas Precision 9

Navico

Precision Compass 9

Ref : 000-12607-001

Regular price £480.00 GBP
Sale price £480.00 GBP Regular price £627.89 GBP
excl. tax
Navico DT-800 Capteur de température et de profondeur NMEA 2000, câble 2m

Navico

DT-800 NMEA 2000 temperature and depth sensor, 2 m cable

Ref : 000-11738-001

Regular price £297.78 GBP
Sale price £297.78 GBP Regular price £380.59 GBP
excl. tax
B&G WS320 Capteur de vent sans fil sans interface

B&G

WS320 Wireless Wind Sensor without Interface

Ref : 000-14390-001

Regular price £391.85 GBP
Sale price £391.85 GBP Regular price £506.00 GBP
excl. tax
B&G Passe coque, accessoire P17

B&G

Through-hull fitting, accessory P17

Ref : SEN-HSG-P

Regular price £77.00 GBP
Sale price £77.00 GBP Regular price £90.33 GBP
excl. tax
B&G Capteur de vitesse H5000/H3000 seul

B&G

H5000/H3000 Speed ​​Sensor Only

Ref : SEN-SPEED-H

Regular price £163.24 GBP
Sale price £163.24 GBP Regular price £196.44 GBP
excl. tax
B&G Capteur de vitesse H5000/H3000 bride plastique

B&G

H5000/H3000 speed sensor with plastic flange

Ref : SEN-SPD-HP

Regular price £202.50 GBP
Sale price £202.50 GBP Regular price £234.14 GBP
excl. tax
AIRMAR Capteur ST850-P17 Vitesse Température Analogue

AIRMAR

ST850-P17 Speed, Temperature Sensor (Analog)

Ref : 22098586

Regular price £92.89 GBP
Sale price £92.89 GBP Regular price £109.62 GBP
excl. tax
B&G Pack Radio VHF, système V100-B, AIS+GPS 500
En cours de reappro

B&G

VHF Radio Package, V100-B system, AIS+GPS 500

Ref : 000-15793-001

Regular price £1,131.24 GBP
Sale price £1,131.24 GBP Regular price £1,478.53 GBP
excl. tax
Unité de tête de mât 213 - Girouette

B&G

Unité de tête de mât 213

Ref : 213-00-002

Regular price £769.71 GBP
Sale price £769.71 GBP Regular price £976.92 GBP
excl. tax
Capteur de vent WS730 vertical 1,4 m

B&G

Capteur de vent WS730 vertical 1,4 m

Ref : 000-14394-001

Regular price £2,340.19 GBP
Sale price £2,340.19 GBP Regular price £2,893.04 GBP
excl. tax
Capteur de vent vertical WS720S version Océan 1,1 m

B&G

Capteur de vent vertical WS720S version Océan 1,1 m

Ref : 000-14983-001

Regular price £2,192.74 GBP
Sale price £2,192.74 GBP Regular price £2,690.47 GBP
excl. tax
B&G VMHU 810mm, Anémomètre verticale sans câble de mât

B&G

VMHU 810 mm, vertical wireless mast anemometer

Ref : BGH031001

Regular price £1,720.13 GBP
Sale price £1,720.13 GBP Regular price £2,009.96 GBP
excl. tax
VMHU 1450 mm, anémomètre vertical spécification Océan sans câble de mât

B&G

VMHU 1450 mm, vertical anemometer with Ocean specification, mast-free

Ref : BGH031003/S

Regular price £2,865.98 GBP
Sale price £2,865.98 GBP Regular price £3,174.54 GBP
excl. tax
B&G VMHU 1050mm Anémomètre verticale sans câble de mât

B&G

VMHU 1050 mm, vertical anemometer without mast cable

Ref : BGH031002

Regular price £1,871.73 GBP
Sale price £1,871.73 GBP Regular price £2,446.68 GBP
excl. tax
B&G VMHU 1050mm Anémomètre verticale Océans sans câble de mât
En cours de reappro

B&G

VMHU 1050 mm, vertical anemometer with Ocean specification and wireless mast connection

Ref : BGH031002/S

Regular price £2,406.75 GBP
Sale price £2,406.75 GBP Regular price £2,723.79 GBP
excl. tax
WS710 Kit vent avec câble 35 m et boîtier

B&G

WS710 wind transducer kit with 35 m cable and housing

Ref : 000-14384-001

Regular price £1,954.75 GBP
Sale price £1,954.75 GBP Regular price £2,151.15 GBP
excl. tax
B&G WS320 Pack vent sans fil avec interface

B&G

WS320 wireless wind kit with interface

Ref : 000-14383-001

Regular price £473.77 GBP
Sale price £473.77 GBP Regular price £619.12 GBP
excl. tax
B&G WS310 Pack vent avec câble 20m et interface

B&G

WS310 Wind Kit with 20 m Cable and Interface

Ref : 000-14382-001

Regular price £455.47 GBP
Sale price £455.47 GBP Regular price £515.64 GBP
excl. tax
B&G H5000 Capteur de pression barométrique

B&G

H5000 Barometric Pressure Sensor

Ref : 000-11552-001

Regular price £241.15 GBP
Sale price £241.15 GBP Regular price £285.01 GBP
excl. tax
Antenne GPS ZG100

B&G

ZG100 GPS Antenna

Ref : 000-11048-002

Regular price £221.78 GBP
Sale price £221.78 GBP Regular price £262.21 GBP
excl. tax
B&G H5000 capteur de mouvement 3D
En cours de reappro

B&G

H5000 3D motion sensor

Ref : 000-11551-001

Regular price £704.69 GBP
Sale price £704.69 GBP Regular price £920.79 GBP
excl. tax
Capteur de vent vertical WS710 | B&G France

B&G

WS710 vertical 0.8 m wind transducer

Ref : 000-14392-001

Regular price £1,722.54 GBP
Sale price £1,722.54 GBP Regular price £2,009.96 GBP
excl. tax

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Sensors: reliable information at the heart of your navigation

At the heart of every onboard electronic system, sensors provide essential data for navigation, safety, and onboard comfort. At Skysat, drawing on our experience in offshore racing, we know that a reliable and accurate sensor is a vital investment. Here you'll find a carefully curated selection of sensors, along with advice for optimal integration into your network.

the different types of sensors

The choice of a sensor depends on the information you want to obtain and its compatibility with your existing installation. From wind sensors to water temperature probes and electronic compasses, each type of sensor has its own specific characteristics.

  • Wind vane anemometer: Measures apparent wind speed and direction, crucial for sail optimization and tactical decision-making. Wired or wireless models, NMEA 2000 or SeaTalk NG connectivity.
  • Depth sounder (log/speedometer): Indicates the depth below the keel and the speed through the water. Available in through-hole, adhesive, or ultrasonic versions. Check compatibility with your display or navigation system.
  • Electronic compass: Provides magnetic heading, essential for autopilot and navigation. Integration via NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000. Some models require precise calibration.
  • GPS sensor: Precise positioning and ground speed data. Often integrated with other instruments (chartplotters, VHF radios). Check compatibility with your NMEA network.

connectivity and sensor integration

Integrating sensors into your onboard network is crucial for ensuring smooth and reliable communication. NMEA 2000 and SeaTalk NG are the current standards, but older interfaces (NMEA 0183) may require adapters.

  • NMEA 2000: A digital communication standard that allows multiple instruments and sensors to be connected on the same network. Easy to install and expand.
  • SeaTalk NG: Raymarine's proprietary protocol, compatible with NMEA 2000. Requires specific Raymarine cables and connectors.
  • NMEA 0183: An older serial communication protocol requiring more complex configuration. May require converters for compatibility with NMEA 2000 networks.
  • Adapters: These allow you to connect sensors using different protocols (e.g., NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000). Ensure the adapter is compatible and correctly configured.

Choosing the right sensor: selection criteria

Beyond the type of sensor, several criteria must be considered when making your choice. Accuracy, reliability, robustness, and ease of installation are essential elements to guarantee optimal performance and a long lifespan.

  • Note: Check the sensor's technical specifications (measuring range, resolution, maximum error). Increased accuracy may justify a larger investment.
  • Reliability: Choose brands known for their quality and durability. Check other users' reviews and seek advice from professionals.
  • Durability: Ensure the sensor is designed to withstand marine conditions (humidity, vibration, shocks). The materials used (stainless steel, UV-resistant plastic) are an indicator of quality.
  • Ease of installation: Consider the complexity of the installation and the potential need for professional help. Wireless sensors can simplify installation.

💡 Skysat's advice

Before installing a new sensor, map your existing NMEA network. This will prevent addressing conflicts and facilitate the integration of the new hardware.