Clipper 5m Wind Extension Cable

The Clipper 5m Wind Extension Cable (model CLZ-WEXT) is a dedicated extension cable designed to connect wind masthead units to display consoles on marine vessels. This 5-meter cable bridges the distance between a wind sensor mounted high on the mast and the below-deck instrumentation, allowing skippers and crew to monitor real-time wind speed and direction data from the helm station without running the primary signal line through rigging or high-stress zones.

At 5 meters (approximately 16.4 feet), this extension cable accommodates typical deck heights and mast configurations found on cruising sailboats and fishing vessels where wind data integration enhances navigation and tactical decision-making. The cable is engineered to marine standards, protecting signal integrity in salt-air environments and preventing the corrosion and signal degradation that can occur when standard extension cords are substituted. Proper wind sensor connectivity is essential for autopilot systems that compensate for wind shift, weather routing software, and real-time tactical data on serious offshore passagemaking or tournament fishing operations.

This cable is intended for owners of Clipper wind instruments who need to extend the standard sensor-to-console run. Installation requires disconnecting the existing wind sensor lead from the display unit and routing the extension cable through cable conduits or along the companionway to the mast penetration point. Weekend cruisers upgrading instrument systems and offshore racing teams optimizing sensor placement will find this cable essential for proper system architecture. Note that this product may not be returned to the original point of purchase; contact Clipper directly with technical issues or compatibility questions.