Hello again, Does anyone have any comments about the Standard Horizon Cp590. It
is a 12" chart-plotter and can be had for $1425...bigger is better the Standard
Horizon Cp390i is a 7" version and can be had for under $800 DannyLolita1973
Viking 33South Coast, MA
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From: Chuck S <cscheaf...@comcast.net>
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List chartplotter/radar
Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:27:40 +0000 (UTC)
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, NJFrom: 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
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