iPad navionics! I don't even bother to much with my raymarines just a expensive back up.

scruzin said...

NowandZen said..
Hi Guys and Gals.

I'm interested to know if anyone out there is using a Raymarine C95 chart plotter and how they find it.

Cheers!

I can't comment on the C95 but I've been very impressed with the e7D.

While a tablet or smart phone running the Navionics app is a nice backup, IMO, there is no substitute for a dedicated chart plotter. You can also combine all data sources into one display, e.g., wind, fuel level, etc., as well as integrate with other devices such sounder, AIS, autopilot, etc., none of which is easy or even possible with just an app.

+1 I find the E7 very good. It easily could replace all your instrument displays as well

HG02 said...

andy59 said..

scruzin said...

NowandZen said..
Hi Guys and Gals.

I'm interested to know if anyone out there is using a Raymarine C95 chart plotter and how they find it.

Cheers!

I can't comment on the C95 but I've been very impressed with the e7D.

While a tablet or smart phone running the Navionics app is a nice backup, IMO, there is no substitute for a dedicated chart plotter. You can also combine all data sources into one display, e.g., wind, fuel level, etc., as well as integrate with other devices such sounder, AIS, autopilot, etc., none of which is easy or even possible with just an app.

+1 I find the E7 very good. It easily could replace all your instrument displays as well

How did you find your boat show package Andy . any recommendations for my next years list? I do want to fit a depth sensor or at least the housing while on the hard

For what it is worth i purchased a B&G package and with only 2 trips using it so far i am extremely happy with what it is doing so far.
It is a bit more expensive than raymarine but the spare parts will be easier to come by in the future.

twodogs1969 said...

HG02 said...

andy59 said..

scruzin said...

NowandZen said..
Hi Guys and Gals.

I'm interested to know if anyone out there is using a Raymarine C95 chart plotter and how they find it.

Cheers!

I can't comment on the C95 but I've been very impressed with the e7D.

While a tablet or smart phone running the Navionics app is a nice backup, IMO, there is no substitute for a dedicated chart plotter. You can also combine all data sources into one display, e.g., wind, fuel level, etc., as well as integrate with other devices such sounder, AIS, autopilot, etc., none of which is easy or even possible with just an app.

+1 I find the E7 very good. It easily could replace all your instrument displays as well

How did you find your boat show package Andy . any recommendations for my next years list? I do want to fit a depth sensor or at least the housing while on the hard

For what it is worth i purchased a B&G package and with only 2 trips using it so far i am extremely happy with what it is doing so far.
It is a bit more expensive than raymarine but the spare parts will be easier to come by in the future.

I have to agree I like B and G

scaramouche said..
Hg
you may like to consider whether you really need a hole in your hull for a depth instrument
my depth sensorAirmar/raymarine,just sits on a gob of silicone and works fine thru the hul
my 2 cents worth!

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I guess I meant speed sensor . do you need one? I have an old depth sensor which will be removed and sent to" Ramona" one who collects old instruments for the antiquities .
I have one more bolt to remove before that can be removed its a cylinder glassed into the hull with a fiberglass cap that bolts to the flanges on cylinder.
Are speed and temp sensor necessary ? There was a housing fitted into the hull I gave Dr Rog the paddle wheel speed sensor unit out of the hull through mounting and have removed the unit so it can be either replaced or glass the hole up

So I can fit a depth sensor ok in this housing but I had a paddle wheel unit in another hull through . This I either glass up or buy a speed and temp unit for

RiffRaff said..
Get rid if that HG and glass it up.
I don't see a need for a speed sensor if you have GPS speed over ground and no need for a through hull depth.
My opinion .

That's what I wanted to here . The photo above is a transducer sitting in oil
The other one Ive been to scare to pull it out for fear I might not get any thing back in
It will get glassed up along with two forward seacocks

Question would two True designs hose tails work as hot water tails from the Buhk engine 60 degrees C to a small hot water service?
Bronze hose tails these days you don't know what your buying. That's what worries me

Bukh DV 24
One port is below the thermostat the other comes from the engine Block drain

Hws
HGO2,
let us know when you've sorted the hws
something aspire to
cheers

The boat speed log is very useful for passages to determine currents. To me it is the temperature sensor that I use more. It indicates exactly when you are in the currents.

Southace,
i agree re IPAs/Navionics
My main problem itch using my iPad is visibility in sunlight,wearing sunglasses,and how to hang it off my steering pedestal
interested in options re both
regards

Interesting Andrew 12 ............. I will check that one out , first time ever heard of it . ..... Good one !!!!

Navionics seems ok to me for the price !! What was it 40 $ or so . ..... how much is this isailor you speak of ??

Can't get the web page to work so not sure I would trust the app