Danny, I don't have radar, but have researched the project for my boat. Here's a few thoughts I have: Boatshows offer free training to read the radar screen, and I would recommend you check out several brands before choosing. Radar displays can be very confusing as the blip from a boat, a buoy, or clutter can appear the same. Integrating a GPS, chart, and radar would be the only way to go for me, so brand may be driven more by that capability.
The cataloges show you can easily spend more on a display pod and mount than on the radar system, but if it isn't mounted in a convenient location, it is useless. A friend mounted his radar on his mast, and keeps the display in a cockpit locker, I doubt it will work when needed. Another boat has the display mounted on a cabin bulkhead, not too convenient. The stern pole mounted radars seem the better option for a few reasons. Shorter cable run. Less weight aloft (this has a dramatic effect on smaller sailboats). Easier to service. Radar becomes an expensive upgrade that requires long consideration. I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a boat upgrade unless I was keeping her for a long time. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ ----- Original Message ----- From: djhaug...@juno.com To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 7:31:05 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Multi function chartplotter 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
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