Andy, By the time I got back from Bermuda even the mirror in the head was covered in salt! The redundancy of the joystick and zoom wheel made it an inconvenience, not a problem. Several times we used the Rayremote software on the iPad to avoid crowding the helmsman. Joel
On Friday, January 30, 2015, Andrew Burton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Wifi, Rick. > How does salt water get on your screens? Mine will be mounted in the > cockpit so it should never get wet. > Or are you guys THAT kind of sailor? The kind that sails in splashy > weather when all prudent mariners are at the bar... > > :) > > Andy > C&C 40 > Peregrine > > On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 4:50 PM, Rick Brass via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com');>> wrote: > >> I have to agree with Joel about the Raymarine touch screen in a saltwater >> environment. And, Joel, it isn’t just the plotter on your boat. I’ve had >> the same experience on two other boats recently, and the electronics guy >> who does much of the work in my area steered a customer refitting a Pacific >> Seacraft 37 away from the Raymarine for that reason. On the other hand, I >> find the touch screen on the Garmin 7series work quite well. I was >> pleasantly surprised. >> >> >> >> As far as software, I find the Garmin more intuitive than the Raymarine. >> But I’ve had more experience with Garmin plotters over the years, so I >> suppose that’s sort of an Android vs. iOS thing and not a real difference >> in capabilities. >> >> >> >> Andy, do you mean WiFi or Bluetooth? The newer Garmin plotters will also >> interface with a tablet using Bluetooth. >> >> >> >> >> >> Rick Brass >> >> Washington, NC >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com');>] *On >> Behalf Of *Joel Aronson via CnC-List >> *Sent:* Friday, January 30, 2015 12:08 PM >> *To:* Andrew Burton; cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com');> >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Latest Chartplotters >> >> >> >> I have an E7. You will find the touch screen on the iPad easier to use >> than the E7's after a few days of salt spray. I did not play with the new >> B&G or Garmin stuff. The main reason I did not buy the Garmin that was on >> the market 3 years ago was it was all touch screen. I like having the >> joystick. >> >> >> >> Joel >> >> >> >> On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 11:49 AM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com');>> wrote: >> >> I find the Raymarine more intuitive to use. I can mostly figure it out by >> pushing buttons. I have to get out the manual for the B&G. >> >> I'm just about to buy an e7d on advice from my favorite electronics guru. >> Another thing I like about it over the B&G is that it has wifi that means I >> can see everything on its screen and control it from my iPad. So the >> repeater plotter I will have at the nav station (or in my bunk) will be my >> iPad. >> >> Andy >> >> C&C 40 >> >> Peregrine >> >> >> >> On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 11:19 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com');>> wrote: >> >> I was wondering if anyone on the list has, or has had occasion to use one >> of >> the new Chartplotters by B&G or Garmin with the Laylines, compass rose, >> etc, >> that look like the overlays on the latest Americas cup. Particularly the >> Zeus Touch T8, now on sale for $807 >> I still have an RC-80 Raymarine which works fine, but all these new >> features, plus many, many more make my knees go weak. >> >> Any Comments? >> >> Another observation, I notice that Defender has nothing from Garmin >> anymore. >> I wonder if they pulled their plug for not playing by the rules and >> selling >> below their "suggested" prices. ? >> >> Bill Coleman >> C&C 39 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','CnC-List@cnc-list.com');> >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Andrew Burton >> 61 W Narragansett Ave >> Newport, RI >> USA 02840 >> andrewburtonyachtservices >> <http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/> >> phone +401 965 5260 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','CnC-List@cnc-list.com');> >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Joel >> 301 541 8551 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','CnC-List@cnc-list.com');> >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > > > -- > Andrew Burton > 61 W Narragansett Ave > Newport, RI > USA 02840 > andrewburtonyachtservices > <http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/> > phone +401 965 5260 > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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