Overboard? Not for me to say. I've been in terrible fog in NE on powerboats. Not fun. You can stay at the dock when there is fog, but when you are out and the fog rolls in there isn't any way to avoid it. I'd consider AIS as an option but it won't show most pleasure boats.
Joel Sent from my iPad On Sep 20, 2012, at 7:58 PM, "djhaug...@juno.com" <djhaug...@juno.com> wrote: > the e7d radar bundle msrp is $2899 gps store is $2499. > > Am I going overboard with the radar aspect...we do deal with some fog in > these parts... > > Danny > > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> > To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Multi function chartplotter > Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:50:07 -0400 > > Danny > Last fall I looked at the E7, 740 and Simrad without radar. Check > prices at the gps store. I ordered the E7 from them at the Annapolis > boat show. Much cheaper than Defender. > > I went with Ray for 2 reasons - 3 year warranty and I liked having a > physical cursor. Its more precise than the touch screen. > > The E7 was brand new last year. Can't imagine its being changed. > Don't know if the E9 and E12 are out yet, but that may affect the > pricing. > > FWIW that's my 2 cents. > > Joel > Sent from my iPad > > On Sep 20, 2012, at 7:32 PM, "djhaug...@juno.com" <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 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
