I looked at the a-series and e-series MFDs at the boat show and really
liked the integration of chartplotter, radar display, autopilot control,
and instrument display all in one package and on one screen. I'd encourage
you to keep the autopilot control at the helm...or at least within arms
reach. The binnacle seems to be the best choice. In my case I already
have a chartplotter with no radar indication. Adding a control head would
make things cumbersome and cluttered. So a MFD would really ensure a
powerful, clean and useful setup. I'm not such a fan of the nav-pods
despite how nice they look since they envelope 2 nice handholds created by
the binnacle. Instead, a 5.7" or 7" MFD should fit in a standard 9" Edson
binnacle nicely.
Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C&C 37+
Solomons, MD
On Oct 17, 2015 6:57 AM, "Dave Syer via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
wrote:
> winter project 32a: upgrade electronics ('85 c&c33ii)
>
> Am removing the vintage B&G hunter depth and speed instruments, replacing
> with raymarine p70, i70. both are multifunction displays, and one - the
> p70, is the control head for the autopilot. 2015 was my first sailing
> season with an autopilot and I used it a lot - great investment.
>
> I was unsure where I wanted to mount the control head so I did so
> temporarily on the coaming in the beckson access hatch, adjacent to the
> helm, at knee height more or less. My season with the unit showed me that
> I could use the at like two locations - at the helm, (enclosure/pod
> on pedestal) OR beside the companionway where it can be operated from under
> the dodger, when motoring. Leaning toward the former, but still not clear
> in my mind....
> Thoughts, suggestions, alternatives? Thanks.
>
> Dave
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