B&G 608 Wind Sensor w/o cable

The B&G 608 Wind Sensor is a masthead NMEA 2000 wind vane for sailing boats that need wind speed and direction on a B&G instrument network. It is a sensor-only unit, not a display or complete wind package. This version is supplied without a cable, so the NMEA 2000 connection and masthead wiring need to be planned before installation.

The sensor runs from 9-16V DC, uses only 0.3W, and has an NMEA 2000 LEN of 1, making it a light load on the boat’s network. Its 500mm arm gives the vane useful clearance above the masthead, while IPX6 protection suits exposed mounting. The single Micro-C port connects to the NMEA 2000 backbone, where compatible B&G displays can use the wind data. Because no cable is included, verify the required drop length and connector arrangement first.

Who Is This For?

This B&G wind sensor suits sailing boats adding or replacing a masthead sensor on an NMEA 2000 system. It is not ideal for buyers wanting a display, cable, or complete wind instrument pack, because the sensor is supplied without a cable.

Warranty & Support

B&G provides a 2-year standard warranty. The supplied specifications do not state warranty exclusions or service procedures.

The 608 is a tidy NMEA 2000 wind-sensor option when the boat already has a B&G instrument network and the installer wants to choose the cable length. Its trade-off is the missing cable and display, which are easy to overlook when comparing prices. Choose it for a planned masthead installation, not as a complete wind system.