Raymarine Wind Vane Replacement Kit, Vane, Bearing, Stud Kit

Overview

The Raymarine TA100 is a wind vane replacement kit with the vane, bearing, and stud parts needed to service the moving wind direction indicator on a compatible Raymarine wind transducer.

This kit is for the mechanical wear points at the top of a wind instrument setup, where sun, salt, vibration, and mast movement can eventually take a toll. Replacing the vane and its related bearing and stud hardware can help restore free movement when the original parts are damaged, worn, or missing.

Because this is a mechanical replacement kit, it does not change the boat’s 12V or 24V electrical system, display setup, or marine network. Fit is based on the existing Raymarine wind transducer assembly, so the TA100 part reference should be matched to the vessel’s current wind sensor before installation.

Key features

• Replacement kit for the wind vane portion of a compatible Raymarine wind transducer.
• Includes the vane, bearing, and stud parts listed for TA100 service replacement.
• Helps address common mechanical issues at the masthead, including a damaged vane or worn rotating hardware.
• No wiring, voltage matching, or network configuration is involved because the kit services the mechanical wind vane components.
• Useful for sailboats where readable wind direction depends on the vane moving freely in changing breeze and apparent wind angles.

Installation and fit

The TA100 should be installed only where the existing Raymarine wind transducer is confirmed to use this replacement kit. On most boats, this work is done at the masthead or with the sensor removed, so access, dropped-part control, and safe rigging practice matter as much as the part itself.

Before fitting the new parts, check the surrounding sensor body for cracks, corrosion, loose hardware, or signs that the issue is beyond the vane, bearing, or stud. A clean mounting area and free rotation after assembly are important for dependable wind direction response.

Use cases on board

This kit makes sense for owners maintaining a Raymarine wind instrument system rather than replacing the full transducer assembly. It is especially relevant for sailing boats, cruising boats, and race boats where masthead wind direction is used for trim, steering decisions, autopilot wind modes, or general situational awareness.

Maintenance and care

After installation, rinse the masthead area with fresh water when practical and inspect the vane during routine rig checks. Look for impact damage, stiffness, or looseness after heavy weather, transport, winter storage, or work aloft.

What’s included

• Wind vane
• Bearing
• Stud kit