Blitzn
New Member
- Aug 20, 2010
- 54
- Boat Info
- 2009 Sea Ray 270 Sundancer
1954 Custom Chris-Craft runabout (yes - the wood kind)
2006 Dodge Cummi
- Engines
- 496 DTS on the 270DA
25 hp Elgin OB
5.9L Cummins
Thanks for reading this....
I've tried reading the forums, spoken with the dealership and local West Marine, and I think I am more confused than ever...
In our local waters - we know them real well - but that was always a 19-21' bowrider. On our new boat, we would like a navigator to boost familiarity due to changing conditions and deeper draft concerns.
Understanding that the best units are like a Simtek or Furuno for what I read... Are there any frugal (not cheap - just value) recommendations for getting started?
Price is a consideration - but not the only one. I'd like to start at 5-800 deer. Used units would be considered if that is the best way to get the best solution. We are prepared to go a bit higher in price - but thought we'd see what we could find first. If the ideal best starter is $899 for instance - we wouldn't exclude it - but I ain't Donald Trump.
Knowing in a few years we may upgrade - or add a sounded and such is also a consideration - go cheap and upgrade later - or get the capability now and add on? So many considerations and ideas......
Does the Raymarine C70 work as a chartplotter - or do I need an external antenna -(got two different answers on this already)?
Learning curve is not an issue (Engineers love to read manuals) - the Raymarine A50 display is better than the Garmin 541 (local) unit. Any suggestions for consideration?
Other opinions?
Thanks for any advice.
-Dennis
I've tried reading the forums, spoken with the dealership and local West Marine, and I think I am more confused than ever...
In our local waters - we know them real well - but that was always a 19-21' bowrider. On our new boat, we would like a navigator to boost familiarity due to changing conditions and deeper draft concerns.
Understanding that the best units are like a Simtek or Furuno for what I read... Are there any frugal (not cheap - just value) recommendations for getting started?
Price is a consideration - but not the only one. I'd like to start at 5-800 deer. Used units would be considered if that is the best way to get the best solution. We are prepared to go a bit higher in price - but thought we'd see what we could find first. If the ideal best starter is $899 for instance - we wouldn't exclude it - but I ain't Donald Trump.
Knowing in a few years we may upgrade - or add a sounded and such is also a consideration - go cheap and upgrade later - or get the capability now and add on? So many considerations and ideas......
Does the Raymarine C70 work as a chartplotter - or do I need an external antenna -(got two different answers on this already)?
Learning curve is not an issue (Engineers love to read manuals) - the Raymarine A50 display is better than the Garmin 541 (local) unit. Any suggestions for consideration?
Other opinions?
Thanks for any advice.
-Dennis
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