I ran Calypso's binnacle mounted chartplotter/radar repeater display cables inside the SS tube to reduce the chance of interference. Also ran the B&G autopilot and multifunction instrument display cables through the tubes.
I checked the compass for display induced deviation on several courses and could not detect any. The display is a Raytheon RL70 "Pathfinder" and is mounted on a Seaview Sail Pod rail and enclosure. After 10 years of use I am still satisfied with the cockpit mounted set up however I now have to put my reading glasses on to make out the small details. Martin Calypso 1970 C&C 43 Seattle ________________________________ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 3:38 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Mounting chartplotter near magnetic compass Chris: all manufacturers are minimising the chances that you, and they, may have a problem. I have mounted many units immediately adjacent to compasses with no apparent effect. However, I have always done a trial fit first to make sure. Be very careful of power leads near compasses. They can often be more problematic. Rich Knowles Indigo. LF38 Halifax On 2013-01-24, at 19:00, Chris Ford <chris-f...@sympatico.ca<mailto:chris-f...@sympatico.ca>> wrote: I've been following this forum for over a year - all good stuff! Now I need some advice. I want to mount a small chartplotter (5" or 6" screen) at the binnacle, which would place it very close to my magnetic compass. Seems all the models on the market today - Raymarine, Garmin, Standard Horizon, etc - require a separation between the two, anywhere from 12" up to 3 ft. Makes it rather difficult to accomplish on a 30ft boat. I couldn't be the first sailor to face this dilemma, so any ideas or suggestions would be most welcome. Thanks! Chris Ford C n C @ C 1987 C&C30 MkII Casselman, Ontario _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com<mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com>
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