Raymarine i60 Wind Instrument Display, 12V, IPX6, SeaTalkng, NMEA 2000

Overview

The Raymarine E70061 is an i60 Wind instrument display for showing apparent and true wind information on sailboats, with a clear analog wind-angle needle and a digital LCD readout for wind speed and related sailing data. It runs on a 12 V dc supply with a 10 V dc to 16 V dc operating range, and power draw is less than 1 W as a display only or up to 2.4 W when hosting a connected wind transducer.

The display gives helm and cockpit crews quick access to relative wind angle from 000° to 180°, plus readings such as wind speed, Beaufort, maximum wind, VMG, and tack angle when the needed data is available. True wind calculations depend on suitable vessel-speed data from the boat’s network.

With SeaTalkng networking, compatibility with SeaTalk and NMEA 2000 systems, and a built-in interface for traditional or Rotavecta masthead wind transducers, the i60 Wind fits both stand-alone instrument layouts and integrated Raymarine navigation systems. The 110 mm x 115 mm x 44 mm footprint also helps when replacing older ST60+ style instruments at the helm or nav station.

Key features

• Analog needle display shows relative wind angle from 000° to 180° for quick steering reference.
• Digital LCD reports wind speed, Beaufort, maximum wind, VMG, and tack angle when the supporting data is available.
• Calculates apparent and true wind speed and angle, with true wind requiring suitable speed data on the network.
• 2 x SeaTalkng connections support Raymarine network integration, with compatibility for SeaTalk and NMEA 2000 systems.
• Built-in wind transducer interface supports traditional and Rotavecta masthead wind units.
• IPX6 waterproof rating suits exposed cockpit and helm installations where spray and washdowns are expected.
• Red backlighting and local or group dimming make the display easier to read during night watches.
• Surface-mount installation is supported, with an optional trunnion mount kit available separately.

Installation and setup

The i60 Wind can work as a master display with a wind transducer connected directly to its transducer interface, or as a repeater showing wind data from another compatible source on the network. This flexibility is useful on sailboats where the masthead transducer, cockpit instruments, autopilot, and multifunction display need to share the same wind data.

The unit uses a compact instrument footprint and front-facing controls, so it suits helm pods, cockpit panels, and nav-station panels where space is limited. Confirm available panel depth, cable routing, and network backbone layout before installation, especially when replacing an older display.

Electrical and network integration

The display is built around 12 V dc systems and should be powered within its 10 V dc to 16 V dc range. Current draw is typically 45 mA to 65 mA as a display only and up to 200 mA maximum with a transducer connected, which helps keep load low on sailing vessels that depend on battery capacity during longer passages.

SeaTalkng connectivity makes it a natural fit for Raymarine instrument and autopilot networks, while NMEA 2000 compatibility helps when the boat uses a wider marine electronics backbone. For older SeaTalk installations, the display can be integrated with the proper network arrangement and cabling.

Use on board

This display is a strong match for cruising and racing sailboats where wind angle is watched constantly for trim, steering, and sail changes. It also works well on cruising and fishing powerboats that carry wind data as part of a more complete helm display setup.

The combination of an analog needle and digital readout is useful in real time: the needle gives an instant sense of wind direction, while the LCD provides the numeric detail needed for sail trim, VMG tracking, and repeatable helm decisions.

What’s included

• i60 instrument display
• Suncover to match i70s, p70s, p70Rs, and eS Series displays
• Front bezel to match i70s, p70s, p70Rs, and eS Series displays
• Gasket
• Suncover to match a, c, and e Series displays
• Front bezel to match a, c, and e Series displays
• 400 mm SeaTalkng spur cable
• SeaTalkng blanking plug
• Fixing screws x4
• Documentation