Jeff,

I agree the older Ray stuff is maddening.  The E7 is a completely different
animal or I would not have taken one as a gift.

Joel
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On Sep 20, 2012, at 7:46 PM, Jeff Nelson <nelson2...@eastlink.ca> wrote:

 Well, not sure about the radar part but here is my thoughts.
The boat I race on has all Raymarine equipment and for the most part it
functions really well.  I find the chartplotter is not intuitive at
all and what should be simple functions take me and any of the rest of the
crew up to 15 minutes to figure out.
For that reason, I bought a garmin chartplotter for my boat.  It works
equally as well as the raymarine (so far, I've only had it for
1.5 years).  I find it more intuitive in doing the basic navigations,
although I find it a bit quirky that I have to build my route from
destination back to start....that being said, I can put up with that for
the rest of it.

In the end, they are both good systems and if you find the Raymarine works
for you, then go for it.  If you find it fustrating as
I do, then go with something else.

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   Jeff Nelson
   Senior Manager
   Halifax, NS
   Ph: 902-880-8243

On 20/09/2012 8:31 PM, djhaug...@juno.com wrote:

Hi All,

I'm considering new electronics for next year. Specifically, the
Garmin 740s radar bundle and the Raymarine e7d radar bundle. the
prices are almost the same especially when you consider that the
Raymarine is offering a $250 AmEx gift card as a rebate.

I probably would not buy now as it is so late in the season but the
Raymarine seems to be a better option when the dollars are so close
and the $250 rebate expires Sept. 30th.

Does anyone have any comments on either of these systems and do you
think the rebate is a sign of something coming out soon as a
replacement or a price drop for next year?

Defender has the e7d for $2422 which is $2172 after rebate and I see
the Garmen for $2144 at Hodges Marine. I can price match this stuff at
West Marine too.

According to Practical Sailor it seems when the dollars match the
Raymarine is the better buy because of the bells and whisltes. I also
like the added knobs plus touch control vs just touch control on the
Garmin.

Also, I have a Garman Gpsmap 162 and garmin Fishfinder 240 that are
working.  The Gpsmap doesn't show any chart info.  Am I crazy for
considering the upgrade?  I was watching the BoatUS guys chartplotter
and thought, "now, that would be nice!"

Danny
1973 Viking 33
South Coast, MA



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