Re: Stus-List Navigation Devices

Rob, Re: Hitting a buoy at 6.5 knots in the fog See COLREGS rule 6. I think of it as the marine equivalent of the "Basic Speed Limit" in effect for cars in the US - "to be able to stop in the assured clear distance ahead" From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Be

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

Michael; FWIW, I have a Garmin 541 at my helm – not the latest technology by any means. It automatically changes to Garmin’s night mode at local twilight. I have not noticed any reduction of night vision when sailing at night, and in fact have wished I could keep it in the brighter day mode

Stus-List Landfall 38 propane locker question

I replaced my two 5 lb tanks last year with steel. Didn't seem worth the expense to do anything else, and I don't use much propane here in Baltimore. Don't even have a heater. Worse comes to worst, firing up the diesel heats the cabin up pretty quick.  AC is what I need. And fans. In any case, I

Stus-List Subject: swim ladder for 38 landfall

I'll send a pic and measurements soon as I get down to the boat, prolly Sunday. If Wally doesn't beat me to it. Dan Pegathy LF38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list

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Yeow, yes, I just looked at the StructureScan, like putting a Brick on the bottom of your boat! They will reduce it to a half inch in a couple years. I have faith. Bill Coleman C&C 39 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Paul Baker Sent: Thursday, February 2

Re: Stus-List Marine Systems

Bill, I have a Zeus Touch 8 and one Triton since last summer. Love it. My wind and speed data comes from a 1988 B&G Hornet 4 (even older that Network). I had to install a Hornet-to-NMEA module from Tinley to get the data in NMEA0183 format, than a AT10 for N2K. The data is only updated once per

Re: Stus-List Marine Systems

A word of caution about the Lowrance HD transducers, I tried one and they basically do not work shooting through the hull. You have to either transom mount, or drill a hole in the boat. The are also an odd shape and do not fit any standard through-hull fitting. I ended up returning the unit.

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

Night mode depends on the app, and yes, I have seen some that do have that. > On Feb 20, 2014, at 12:36 PM, Joel Aronson wrote: > > Michael, > > I like having the joystick on the E7 in any kind of weather. It is more > precise than my finger. I always turn down the brightness at night and ne

Re: Stus-List Marine Systems

My wind/speed/depth are old network B&G, 0183, not seatalk. The otto is seatalk. But I would also have to have that StructureScan transducer so I could see perfect images of the bottom. This video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlO6naQL0m0 seems to explain a little of what I was wondering ab

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Bill, I don't think you would need to replace wind/depth/speed sensor. Seatalk can be easily bridge to NMEA2000. After all, those are simple N2K message, not quite like autopilot. It can be done with an ITC-5 or through the existing ST-whatever display. I feel like a little devil on your left s

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Guilty as charged - on several fronts! Joel On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 5:12 PM, Stevan Plavsa wrote: > I think Joel works in the legal profession :) > if I'm not mistaken. > > Up here in Canada we're a little more lax about that stuff. Fair use, if > you own a copy you can copy it for personal use

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Yeah Bill I feel your pain, my wallet is straining. Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 4:59 PM, Bill Coleman wrote: > Well, Damn you, Jean, or Francois, > > You just cost me a couple hours and no doubt more later, as I sit here > slack-jawed watching YouTube videos of what t

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I think Joel works in the legal profession :) if I'm not mistaken. Up here in Canada we're a little more lax about that stuff. Fair use, if you own a copy you can copy it for personal use ... that's my understanding with music anyway though I could be totally wrong. It happens :) Steve One Love,

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

Wow, Arduino AND Raspberry Pi in the same project! :^) Pretty slick. Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Feb 20, 2014, at 3:28 PM, Josh Muckley wrote: > Or this one. > > http://www.42.co.nz/freeboard/technical/ >

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

Josh, that's interesting but not what I was getting at :) Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 4:41 PM, Josh Muckley wrote: > Steve, > > Here's an open source autohelm that the guy built for ~$350. > > > http://themarineinstallersrant.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-arduino-autopilot-

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Well, Damn you, Jean, or Francois, You just cost me a couple hours and no doubt more later, as I sit here slack-jawed watching YouTube videos of what this is capable of! This looks like watching the Americas Cup on this little screen! I can’t believe the changing laylines. I downloaded the ma

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Hey Joel, lighten up The reply from Rich begged the question.seems he probably does not know the answer anyway.probably you never copied a cd or if you're old enough maybe you never made a cassette recording from a vinyl.seriously, probably not as many lily whites on this planet as you may thin

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

Steve, Here's an open source autohelm that the guy built for ~$350. http://themarineinstallersrant.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-arduino-autopilot-that-jack-built.html Josh On Feb 19, 2014 9:06 PM, "Stevan Plavsa" wrote: > Do you guys know what OS Raymarine, Garmin et al use? I'm sure they're > dif

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

Or this one. http://www.42.co.nz/freeboard/technical/ On Feb 20, 2014 8:11 AM, "Stevan Plavsa" wrote: > Nice. > > > On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 4:48 AM, Josh Muckley wrote: > >> Steve, >> >> Check out this open source package. >> >> http://marinux.tuxfamily.org/ >> >> You can have the screen relay

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

None I'm willing to discuss:) Rich > On Feb 20, 2014, at 16:42, "dwight" wrote: > > Any illegal way > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich > Knowles > Sent: February 20, 2014 4:22 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

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Legal or illegal I think is falls under the fare use laws...unless he's distributing his copies. On Feb 20, 2014 3:53 PM, "Joel Aronson" wrote: > Seriously? in an on-line forum? > > > On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 3:42 PM, dwight wrote: > >> Any illegal way >> >> >> -

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Seriously? in an on-line forum? On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 3:42 PM, dwight wrote: > Any illegal way > > > -- > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Rich > Knowles > *Sent:* February 20, 2014 4:22 PM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com

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Any illegal way _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles Sent: February 20, 2014 4:22 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Navigation Software It should work as far as I know. No way to legally copy it. Rich On Feb 20, 201

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It should work as far as I know. No way to legally copy it. Rich > On Feb 20, 2014, at 15:16, "dwight" wrote: > > Rich > > Do you know if the C-Map NT card I use in my CP190c will work in the CP190i? > > If it does work, do you know of any way that I could make a copy of the card > I alre

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

The picture in the link is the cable. And yes, to help, it is shown sideways. The "tail" of the cable sould go down. The e7 unit connector is a mirror of the cable. If right pin is + on the cable, then + pin is at the left on e7 unit. De : OldSteveH À : cnc-l

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

Power connector: Pin 2 is positive Pin 7 is negative. Rich > On Feb 20, 2014, at 14:42, Frederick G Street wrote: > > Steve — I just checked the manual, and it looks like the a Series power cable > will NOT fit the e Series. Sorry! > > Fred Street -- Minneapolis > S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Lan

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

Pierre thanks for sending that link, that's what I was looking for :D But to make sure we're looking at it the same way can you look at the pin orientation again? When I look at the diagram and the overall pin pattern I am seeing +ve = Pin 2 as the right pin and Negative = Pin 7 as the left pin,

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

Duh! I'll find out shortly. Rich > On Feb 20, 2014, at 14:42, Frederick G Street wrote: > > Steve — I just checked the manual, and it looks like the a Series power cable > will NOT fit the e Series. Sorry! > > Fred Street -- Minneapolis > S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard i

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Rich Do you know if the C-Map NT card I use in my CP190c will work in the CP190i? If it does work, do you know of any way that I could make a copy of the card I already have? I would like to have both units up and going at the same time but I would prefer not to have to by a new C-Map card

Re: Stus-List [SPAM] E7 Question

Try here: http://ca.binnacle.com/pdf/Ray_E7_manual.pdf pages 35-6 Joel On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 1:53 PM, John Russo wrote: > I had the same situation with my A50 so went to the boat and did a > continuity check between ship ground and the cable output and was surprised > to find that the Grou

Stus-List Marine Systems

Don't mean to beat a dead horse.. but. Here's why I spent $900.00 on a B&G Zeus Touch. Rugged / Clear Screen in the sun / Waterproof / No-Nonsense functionality / integration. It’s so much more than just a GPS nav.. No-Nonsense functionality: Has both touch and real buttons that you can use

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software, Pads, and more

Paul, I'm not actually spending any money (or trying not to) but I have been 'window shopping'. The B&G stuff with the current rebates is looking the most appealing. If I were actually in the market I would be seriously considering them. The E7 looks good too but I haven't done as much research the

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

Steve, Give Terry at CMC a call, they are the Canadian Distributor, and Terry is their tech and is usually very helpful. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of OldSteveH Sent: February 20, 2014 1:07 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-

Re: Stus-List [SPAM] E7 Question

I had the same situation with my A50 so went to the boat and did a continuity check between ship ground and the cable output and was surprised to find that the Ground and Positive were positioned inversely to my expectations so don't take any chances. My A50 is working fine at home. Ask Raymarine

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

Steve, From e-Series manual, Appendix C, power are the biggest pins, Batt+ is pin 2 (left when look from behind) Batt- is pin 7 (right when look from behind). This link: http://raymarine.ning.com/forum/topics/pinout-a-c-e-gs-series-power-nmea-0183-video-input-cable  show you the cable, witch is

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

Steve — I just checked the manual, and it looks like the a Series power cable will NOT fit the e Series. Sorry! Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Feb 20, 2014, at 12:35 PM, Frederick G Street wrote: > But he doesn’t have the

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

But he doesn’t have the power cable. If it’s the same cable as the a75, I can send you mine to use for your archiving. Let me know. — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Feb 20, 2014, at 12:27 PM, Rich Knowles wrote: > R

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

Red should be positive and black negative. Rich > On Feb 20, 2014, at 14:06, OldSteveH wrote: > > Hello all, I have my E7 at home and want to send it for replacement under > their recall. > I need to power it up to archive my routes and waypoints however the wiring > harness is at the boat (2.

Stus-List E7 Question

Hello all, I have my E7 at home and want to send it for replacement under their recall. I need to power it up to archive my routes and waypoints however the wiring harness is at the boat (2.5 hours away). The + and - power pins on the connector are obvious, but does anyone know which is which, I am

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

Michael, I like having the joystick on the E7 in any kind of weather. It is more precise than my finger. I always turn down the brightness at night and never had an issue. There's a night mode? I'm not aware of a night mode on an IPad. Just a brightness control. Joel On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 a

Stus-List Navigation Software, Pads, and more

A few years ago I was using my laptop running GPSNavX down below and my Garmin eTrex GPS in hand. Then I purchased an Ipad, and soon I stopped running the laptop and eventually stopped even bringing the laptop onboard. A couple years ago I got my iphone with lifeproof case (i.e weather proof)

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

I visited the Raymarine booth at the Toronto boat show. No firm answers, comments were made that the display portion may be based on Android, someone else thought that the base OS was a Linux variant BusyBox. I could understand BusyBox, it has been used for a while as an embedded OS in things l

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software - now Apple vs. the World

Let's keep those Windows jokers out of this. They are not even at the table. Android is not Windows OS. Better to learn that now. (Sent from Windows workstation via Chrome.) Kevin Driscoll Portland, Oregon 503 // 875 // 3493 On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 6:11 AM, Marek Dziedzic wrote: > Bob

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

Here's the info on the SH 190i. The unit is available with or without a base map and both versions accept c-map cards. The base map gives detailed depths up to around 30'. In deeper water there are no depths shown on the screen. If you want more detailed information about ports, deeper depth

Re: Stus-List iPad GPS receiver

Me too, works well. No affiliation. Patrick Wesley Sidney BC On Thursday, February 20, 2014, Tom Anderson wrote: > [image: Product Details] > > > Dual El

Re: Stus-List Navigation Devices

I agree Robert, and installing that little 5 inch standard horizon chart plotter on the binnacle guard made Rosalie a whole lot more comfortable about getting behind the wheel and driving the boat.anywhere.I doubt if she would drive without it _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@

Stus-List Navigation Devices

Andy: That day in the fog, we generally knew where we were, and we knew we had to pass several navigational buoys while motoring home, problem was we couldn't see past the bow, the fog was that thick. We had over 5 miles to motor and after being on the race course for 4.5 hours in the fog and

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

Joe, very good point (and even better practice). However, this requires discipline. We all have weaknesses and it is quite normal that with time the dedicated computer becomes less than dedicated. If you can control this, that is great. If you were a marine instrument vendor, you could not re

Re: Stus-List Navigation Devices

It's my belief that much of the trouble people find themselves is due to an over-reliance on electronics. As I mentioned earlier in the thread, I use every nav tool available to me--including plotters and iPads--however, I have a firm grounding in traditional navigational techniques to back them up

Stus-List swim ladder for 38 landfall

Hi, Does anyone know where I can find a replacement swim ladder for 38 landfall? I would also greatly appreciate if anyone on a 38LF could send me the ladder measurements (width, length, tube, rungs, ). This will be helpful in finding a suitable replacement. I understand that White Water

Stus-List Navigation Devices

I am now primarily a 'day sailor', nevertheless, every time I take the boat out for a spin, not matter how short the excursion, I have the Standard Horizon 175C chart plotter turned on at the helm. I use it more from a 'safety perspective' than a 'navigation tool'. Some years back on a friend

Stus-List Latest Sonar

I am just blown away by the pictures you can get in the latest depthfinders. I am not sure if these construct a forward looking image from what is directly below you, or if the sonar actually projects forward, like what 10 years ago cost 10 grand. http://www.raymarine.eu/view/?id=6942

Stus-List iPad GPS receiver

Dual Electronics XGPS150A Universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver for Portable Devices by Dual Electronics $99.99 $85.46 Order in the next 8 hours and get it byFriday, Feb 21. More Buying Choices $82.00 new (27 offers)$64.50 used (17 offers) (278) FREE Shipping Electronics: See all 32,724 items In add

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* this particular instrument won’t go suddenly into a BSOD only because you installed an app for watching movies or playing music.* This is why my navigation laptop does NOTHING else. It is never ever connected to any network, has no anti-virus software, no movie players, no office, nor anythin

Stus-List Marine systems

Steve, I think that the big issue is that the dedicated device is a much better controlled environment. For recreational boaters, this may not matter that much, but if you are a commercial boat skipper, you may want to have confidence that this particular instrument won’t go suddenly into a BSO

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software - now Tablet OS intricacies

I'm just going to post this here in case it benefits anyone else: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homeysoft.nexususb.importer&hl=en Marek you're right, it's not native but it is doable without rooting. Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 9:08 AM, Marek Dziedzi

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The new Ray OS is now using the same file extensions as other software for waypoints and routes. That should make it easier to plan at home and transfer data to the plotter. Probably beyond my ability, but possible! Sort of like being able to use Word on a PC or Mac. Let them innovate the OS as

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

Richard and others Here is the link to the Standard Horizon CP190i at the Binnacle in Halifax that I referred to a few days back. I have been using a CP190c, which is an earlier version of the unit with C Map NT charts for the last 9 or 10 years.very pleased with the 190C but it has external m

Stus-List Navigation Software - now Apple vs. the World

Bob, see my previous comments about the MAJ (Magic Apple Juice) dispensers in Apple hardware (;-). Marek -- Message: 4 Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 20:35:55 -0500 From: Robert Boyer To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Subject: Stus-List Navigation Software Message-ID: Content-T

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software - now Tablet OS intricacies

Steve, I know, but it requires root access to access anything you connect. If you know the trick how to access content on a USB disk connected via USB2Go on Nexus 7 (other than rooting the system), contact me off-list. So far, me experience is that the USB2Go lets you connect (and access what y

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I was looking at the SH chart plotter - it appears that is costs an extra $90 for the 'pre-installed' basic charts.  You can get the 'C-Map Max' cards with additional detail - depending on the region $130-300 (with a $50 rebate if you buy the card together with the plotter). Mark On 20 Feb 20

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Here you go Richard: http://ca.binnacle.com/product_info.php?products_id=8279 Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 8:43 AM, Richard N. Bush wrote: > I cannot find the Standard Horizon products on the binnacle site; (I > selected the US button when first getting on the site); is

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software - SH C190i

You only have to buy a chart chip if you want the "expanded" info on marinas, etc. That is, telephone numbers, etc. It comes loaded with charts for navigation. Just hook it up and go sailing. Mine is interfaced with a SH Matrix AIS so I see the AIS targets. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandevill

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I cannot find the Standard Horizon products on the binnacle site; (I selected the US button when first getting on the site); is it for Canada only? Thanks Richard 1985 37 CB Richard N. Bush Law Offices 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 9 Louisville, Kentucky 40220 502-584-7255 -Original

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Rich, I was under the impression that one had to buy chart chips to use the Standard Horizon. Is that not true? Roger, you're on Lake Ontario. It sounds like the charts that come pre-installed are fine? Steve On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 7:23 AM, Rich Knowles wrote: > I have had SH chart plotters

Re: Stus-List Pads

When I hear pads I think brakes. Have been replacing pads and rotors on my Chev Silverado and anyone who has tried to remove old seized metal parts from underside of a vehicle lately will recall it is as much fun as crawling thru a lazarette hatch to a cockpit locker to address a backing plate for

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

Nice. On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 4:48 AM, Josh Muckley wrote: > Steve, > > Check out this open source package. > > http://marinux.tuxfamily.org/ > > You can have the screen relay to a marinized touch screen at the helm or > you can use any older chart plotter/gps to interface via NMEA 0183. > > Jo

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I have had SH chart plotters ever since the first monochrome unit hit the market. I consider them to be excellent value for the $$. I generally put them up for sale before they die and buy the latest model. Mine is installed along with my 23 year old Furuno radar in a small piece of cabinetry I

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Rich, I bought one of these at that price, and it is waiting for installation in the Spring. I had one before, they are excellent units. And BTW – they have preinstalled chart data, so gone is the era when you have to get ripped off buying a $300 chart chip as well as the GPS. Don’t get me wron

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

Steve, Check out this open source package. http://marinux.tuxfamily.org/ You can have the screen relay to a marinized touch screen at the helm or you can use any older chart plotter/gps to interface via NMEA 0183. Josh On Feb 19, 2014 9:06 PM, "Stevan Plavsa" wrote: > Do you guys know what OS