Hi Danny,
I can understand why Pete would say such a thing.
He may have had a problem with a product and got
stonewalled by an inconsiderate support system.
I am offering supposition here because I could
say something similar about Standard Horizon.
"Don't let your friends buy Standard Horizon...
especially from Binnacle." To be clear, the
Binnacle guy tried to help but in the end could
only offer "You will probably get better results
with honey..." That didn't work either.
I had a Standard Horizon radio display "go
wonkie" on it's third power-up. I asked for a
replacement radio since it was obvious to me, a
lemon. Unfortunately the third use was past the
30 exchange period WTF? and although everyone was
"Oh, too bad, that should not happen." Nothing
Happened. I will not buy electronics through
Binnacle again and now I'm also wary of Standard
Horizon (and I thought Lowrance was bad).
So, Pete. Thanks for the warning. It's good for
all of us to hear when it doesn't work out well.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35-1
Vancouver Island
At 07:49 AM 24/03/2013, you wrote:
Pete,
Why would you say that? I researched the hell
out of autopilots before buying mine (as I do
with everything...I can be a little obsessive)
and it became apparent to me that, you really
get a lot of bang for your buck and people that
own them are generally very happy with
them. Hell, there are 4 or 5 listers that have
them and posted they are very happy with them?
I know a below decks system is better but, its a
lot more money, over twice if I recall. I'd
love to have one but, for the sailing i'll be
doing over the next few years, I took the money
saved and got some wireless wind, speed and depth instruments this year!
No Offense meant or taken, just like it when
people elaborate. Someone searching for an
autopilot might be swayed by such a
statement. when it will be fine for their situation.
I dunno, I don't think they would be as big as
they are if they sucked as bad as that statement would lead one to believe...
Anyway, back to our normally scheduled banter...
Danny
Lolita
1973 Viking 33
Westport Point, MA
---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Pete Shelquist" <pete.shelqu...@comcast.net>
To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Re: Stus-List Autopilots
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:25:08 -0500
Friends dont let friends buy Raymarine
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