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From: Ron Chambers (no email)
Date: Fri Feb 22 2008 - 09:42:32 EST
Yes, real-estate is at a premium. I have a companion way swing out that already has a backup depth-finder and CARD display. I am thinking about mounting the chartplotter on cabin top under the dodger. I would then take it in when not in use.
Peter Ogilvie <> wrote: I like Garmin. The 32XX series and beyond have built
in charts for the US. More detailed chips are
available for most everywhere. I've got a 3006
without the charts, but chips for the whole West Coast
from Mexico to Alaska were only around $600. You can
buy blank chips and a CD and download the exact charts
you need. Of course you have to pay for unlock codes
for each set you use off the CD after the first one.
Since you've already got Raymarine might just want to
stay with them. Interfacing the plotter with your
autopilot would probably be a lot les of a headache.
The advice about getting a Radar compatible display is
excellent. If you decide to add a radar later, all
you'd need to do is add the antenna as you'll already
have the display. On a T30, realestate for a bunch of
electronics is probably at a premium.
Aloha
Peter O.
--- Ron Chambers <> wrote:
> I have a Tartan 30 that I have (almost) completely
> refitted in preparation for long term cruising.
> Within a year we hope to leave along the east coast
> US, then the islands and if all goes well in a few
> years we hope to go around. I want to add a color
> chart plotter for our navigation. I currently have
> mostly Raymarine such as depth, speed and tiller
> pilot. I saw many different makes at the Miami boat
> show and still do not know which is best for long
> term cruising.
>
> What has this group found best for long term
> cruising and what should be "must have" such as
> software, communications etc.
>
> Cheers
>
>
> Ron Chambers
> 78 Tartan T30 Hull 532
> Midnight Escape
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Aloha
Peter Ogilvie
Pa'akai O'o, Pearson 35 #108
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