Senzor viteză/temperatură ST800-P120

This sensor is a dual-function model. It measures both:

The boat's speed through the water (surface speed) using a paddlewheel. The water temperature.

No, this sensor is not directly compatible with modern instruments operating on a NMEA 2000 or SeaTalkNG network such as i70s displays or Axiom chartplotters. It is designed for older generations of Raymarine instruments.

Yes, this sensor is a through-hull (hull-penetrating) type. Therefore, it is imperative to take the boat out of the water to drill the hull and perform the installation safely.

The ST800-P120 sensor body is made of plastic. This makes it suitable for installation on fiberglass or metal hulls.

This sensor is specifically designed to be compatible with older generations of Raymarine instruments, including the ST series such as ST40, ST50, ST60, ST60+ and ST290 displays.

The sensor comes with a pre-attached cable 13.8 m long, providing sufficient flexibility for connection to your onboard instruments.

Installing the P120 through-hull fitting requires drilling a 51 mm hole (2 inches) in the hull. It is critical to maintain this diameter to ensure proper and watertight installation.

Yes, absolutely. The plastic body of this sensor is ideal for metal hulls (aluminum or steel) as it prevents any risk of galvanic corrosion that could occur with a bronze sensor.

The transducer uses a small paddlewheel that spins as the boat moves through the water. The rotation speed of this wheel is converted into speed data sent to the display.

Yes, this sensor’s design allows you to remove the insert (the part with the impeller) from its through-hull fitting while the boat is in the water. The through-hull fitting is equipped with a self-sealing valve that limits water ingress, letting you clean the impeller or replace the insert with a blanking plug.

This product is considered "obsolete" as it is intended for older navigation systems and does not use modern communication protocols (such as NMEA 2000 / SeaTalkNG). It primarily serves as a spare part to maintain existing installations.

Yes, electronically it is compatible and can replace a bronze model. However, the through-hull fitting is different. If you are replacing an existing bronze sensor, you will also need to replace the bronze through-hull fitting with the supplied plastic one. Ensure the drilling diameter is compatible.

Yes, orientation is critical. The sensor has an arrow that must point toward the bow of the boat. Incorrect orientation will completely invalidate speed measurements.

Yes, the sensor body is made of robust plastic, a material perfectly suited and resistant to the marine environment, including prolonged use in saltwater.

Yes, this transducer with its plastic through-hull fitting is perfectly suited for installation on fiberglass hulls, which is one of the most common applications.

Yes, sensors of this type are usually supplied with a blanking plug. This plug allows you to replace the sensor insert when the boat remains in the water for long periods of inactivity, to prevent marine organisms from colonizing the impeller.

To ensure perfect watertightness, it is essential to use a high-quality marine-grade polyurethane sealant or gasket, such as Sikaflex-291i or an equivalent product. Apply it generously around the through-hull fitting, under the collar, and on the threads before tightening the nut.

No, this sensor’s connection is neither NMEA 2000 nor SeaTalkNG. It is a proprietary connection designed for specific inputs on Raymarine instruments in the ST series (ST40, ST60, etc.).

The "P120" reference refers to the type of through-hull fitting used. This is a low-profile model made of plastic (the letter 'P' stands for 'Plastic') designed by Airmar, the manufacturer of many sensors for Raymarine.

Yes, it can replace an old speed sensor alone. If your Raymarine ST instrument has an input for temperature, you will benefit from this new information. If it does not, the temperature function of the sensor will simply be ignored and the speed function will operate normally.