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Choosing your sailboat anemometer — mechanical vs ultrasonic in 2026

The anemometer is the #1 instrument on a modern sailboat. Mechanical (cups + vane) or ultrasonic: the two families serve different programs. Coastal cruising = B&G mechanical 213 or Triton² is enough. Offshore racing = 3D ultrasonic mandatory (NKE, B&G WS720/WS730 Ocean spec). Here’s our 2026 workshop take by program, with technical criteria, distributed brands, and ex VAT budgets.