Velocitek Prostart (GPS)
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The Velocitek ProStart is a dedicated sailing race-start GPS: mount it on the mast, ping each end of the line, and it shows live distance-to-line and time-to-burn so you hit the start at full speed, on time.
Inside is a 72-channel, 18 Hz multi-constellation GPS fused with a 100 Hz 6-axis IMU and a 3-axis geomagnetic sensor for zero-lag distance, speed and heading. The bonded Gorilla Glass display shows razor-sharp white-on-black digits through polarized sunglasses, with a selectable white/red backlight for night racing.
A 75-hour Li-ion battery charges from any USB port, and 8 GB of memory logs your tracks (position, SOG, COG, heading, heel at 4 Hz) — drag-and-drop to Charted Sails or Njord Analytics on any Mac, PC or Linux machine, nothing to install.
Key specs
- 72-channel 18 Hz GPS + 100 Hz 6-axis IMU + 3-axis compass
- Speed accuracy ±0.1 kn; heading repeatability ±0.5°; 4 Hz display
- Bonded Gorilla Glass display; white/red LED backlight
- 75-hour USB-rechargeable Li-ion battery
- 8 GB logging (~1000 hours) — Mac/PC/Linux drag-and-drop
- Water resistant 3 m (IPX8); 2-year warranty
Works with / fits
- Includes a mounting cradle; replacement ProStart Cradle available
- Velocitek Mast Bracket for a permanent through-mast mount (fits ProStart & SpeedPuck)
In the box: ProStart, mounting cradle, neoprene case, USB cable.
ProStart vs SpeedPuck: the ProStart is the full start-line computer (distance-to-line, line bias, timer); the SpeedPuck is a simpler speed + shift display. Serious starters want the ProStart.
MAURIPRO Tech-Team note: The ProStart is the benchmark race-start device, used across America’s Cup programs. As an authorized Velocitek dealer we can match the right mast bracket to your class — use the Tech Team link on this page.
FEATURES
FEATURES
The Best Just Got Better
Sailing World called the Classic ProStart Possibly the greatest electronic racing gadget of this decade, and Practical Sailor gave it their prestigious Editor's Choice award. Now we've taken this legendary product to the next level with some major upgrades.
Highly Visible in All Conditions
A bonded Gorilla Glass display with razor sharp white on black digits shows up crystal clear through your favorite polarized sunglasses. A user selectable white / red LED backlight takes care of night sailing or other low light situations.
Zero-Latency Aerospace-Grade Navigation
A powerful 72 channel, 18Hz multi-constellation GPS receiver combined with a 100Hz solid-state 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) and a patented high-precision 3-axis geomagnetic sensor gives you accurate distance, speed and heading information with zero lag time.
75-Hour Li-Ion Battery
A battery that you can charge using any USB port or phone charger and then forget about for the rest of the week gives you one less thing to worry about on race days.
High-Speed, High-Capacity Data Logging
The ProStart records position, time, course over ground, speed over ground, magnetic heading and heel angle four times per second. The 8GB onboard flash memory is enough room for 1000 hours of sailing data.
Replay Anywhere
When you plug the new ProStart into any Mac, PC or Linux computer it shows up as an external drive with your track files on it. You can drag and drop these files into browser based replay software like Charted Sails or Njord Analytics, without having to install anything on your computer.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Speed Accuracy | ±0.10 Knots | |
| Heading Repeatability | ±0.5° | |
| Refreshes | 4 times per second (4Hz) | |
| Water Resistant | 10.00 ft. (IPX8) | 3.00 m. (IPX8) |
| Dimensions | 4 5/7 x 6 8/9 x 1 4/7 in. | 120.00 Ã 175.00 Ã 40.00 mm. |
| Light | Red / white LED backlight | |
| Captures | Lat, Long, Time, COG, SOG, magnetic heading, and heel angle (4Hz) | |
| Compatible with | Velocitek Mast Bracket and Velocitek W Bracket | |
| Warranty | 2 Year | |