RE TWL: redundant instruments- how much as toooo much
Subject: RE TWL: redundant instruments- how much as toooo much
From: Joe DellaFera (samakijoe@XXX.XXX)
Date: Fri Mar 01 2002 - 08:48:45 EST
At 08:39 AM 03/01/2002 -0000, Michael Slater wrote:
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>The resultant NMEA position feeds to a Raymaine 631, and RL80. The 631 is a
>dedicated chartplotter and the RL80 is a Radar and chartplotter. On the
>upper helm I have a 530, and RL70, both HSB'd to the lower units. So I have
>3 chart options and 2 Radar all independent, but inter connected. The
>resultant XTE etc data goes thro another switch to the Auto pilot, a Simrad
>AP20. So I can select the unit commanding the pilot, although in practice
>seatalk throws that info all around, but is useful if you want to switch off
>some units etc. Alternate switchable power is also available.
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>The NMEA also goes into my Navtex, an ICS Nav 4 with paper printout. This
>runs a log for me every 15 mins when on passage, so if all fails I know
>where I was no later than 15min previous. The NMEA also goes into the DSC
>VHF.
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>Clearly having a handheld in the loop enables its instant removal and
>operation on batteries if needed.
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>I also have a Sony VAIO, which runs Raytech, now V4, which I have receiving
>and sending over the seatalk, however as a nav tool I have to say I prefer
>the proprietary Raymarine kit. So I use the Sony as a 'plan at home unit',
>and let it sit ticking away in the background when cruising.
>
>Michael Slater
Michael: I've always thought that it was a good idea to "brief" the
visiting members of the crew so that they could run the boat incase of my
being "put out of commission". How many days does it take to do the
"briefing" on your boat? And do you ever get to look out over the water?
(just asking).;-)..jd
Joe DellaFera / Margaret Murray
36' Prairie DC "Prairie Star"
Pompano Beach, Fl.
