Plastimo Vireflex 15 Wind Vane — precise, rugged and visible day and night

The Plastimo Vireflex 15 is a premium masthead wind indicator engineered for sailors who demand instant, reliable wind direction at a glance. Its ultra‑smooth low‑friction pivot delivers responsive movement even in light airs, while high‑visibility reflective strips make the vane easy to read from the cockpit after sunset. Designed for quick, secure fitting on a wide range of rigs, this wind vane combines robust ABS and aluminium construction with a fine‑balance slider for confident performance on cruising and racing sailboats alike.

Key Benefits and Applications

• Immediate wind awareness — Read shifts and puffs instantly so you trim faster, tack on headers and keep optimum VMG without second‑guessing instruments.
• Night‑ready visibility — Reflective elements make the arrow easy to spot under deck lights or moonlight, supporting confident sail handling after dark.
• Silky‑smooth precision — Jewel‑quality pivot minimises friction so the vane reacts to the lightest breeze and stays stable in gusts.
• Universal mounting — Lateral or vertical installation options suit most mastheads, spreaders or brackets for a clean, secure fit.
• Built for marine life — UV‑stabilised materials and corrosion‑resistant metals stand up to spray, sun and salt season after season.
• Fine‑tuned balance — Stainless‑steel slider lets you dial in sensitivity and stability for your boat and conditions.
• Race and cruise proven — Stable, readable indications help single‑handers, club racers and cruisers make quicker sail‑trim decisions with confidence.

Featured technical specifications

• Overall height — 380 mm for clear, unobstructed wind reading above the rig.
• Weight — 104 g to maintain low inertia and fast response.
• Mounting options — Lateral or vertical fixing to adapt to varied masthead and spreader layouts.
• Rotation system — Sapphire‑type bearing pivot for high sensitivity and long‑lasting smoothness.
• Materials — Impact‑resistant ABS body with lightweight aluminium arm for durability and balance.
• Night visibility — Integrated reflective strips enhance readability in low‑light conditions.
• Balance adjustment — Stainless‑steel counterweight slider enables precise tuning of the vane’s responsiveness.
• Wind‑angle setup aid — Supplied template makes setting and checking reference angles straightforward.
• Manufacturer reference — Plastimo ref. 17117 for easy identification and spare‑parts matching.

Why this wind vane is the perfect choice for your boat

Choose the Vireflex 15 at Stratosens.com to enjoy expert product guidance, careful packaging and fast dispatch of genuine Plastimo equipment. At Stratosens.com you get a curated selection of marine instruments, competitive pricing and dependable after‑sales support, so you can fit once, sail smarter and focus on performance and safety on the water.