Howdy! Been a member here for along time, but only recently got back into a SR. Been dabbling in bigger trawlers for awhile and "lost my way". Lol! Now I have a 2007 40DA with QSBs. I have what appears to be the original dual E120 displays, open array RADAR (analog I believe), ST8002 Autopilot and SmartCraft SC5000 DieselView. My depth finder is currently not connected or the transducer is bad. Sounds a little sketch. The SC5000 works, but is fading in a few areas. The E120s look great with no issues.
I would like to start by replacing the right E120 display with either an Axiom or a Garmin (or?). Funding is not there yet to replace both displays and the RADAR, so thus the incremental upgrades. Planning on keeping the left display to control and display the RADAR for now. Not sure if that unit would also keep a GPS capability? I realize the new and old will not co-mingle info. I'd like the updated GPS capability and to display my engine data on the larger screen of the new proposed display. What can I tie into the new unit (realize this may depend on which I get).
Can I just start with a Smartcraft to NMEA 2000 converter and a new display? I also realize I will need to keep my SC5000 in place to control the gauges. I see that Defender has the Axiom 12RV and transducer on sale right now.
I did a few searches on this, but could not directly find my exact situation. Thanks for everything!
I would like to start by replacing the right E120 display with either an Axiom or a Garmin (or?). Funding is not there yet to replace both displays and the RADAR, so thus the incremental upgrades. Planning on keeping the left display to control and display the RADAR for now. Not sure if that unit would also keep a GPS capability? I realize the new and old will not co-mingle info. I'd like the updated GPS capability and to display my engine data on the larger screen of the new proposed display. What can I tie into the new unit (realize this may depend on which I get).
Can I just start with a Smartcraft to NMEA 2000 converter and a new display? I also realize I will need to keep my SC5000 in place to control the gauges. I see that Defender has the Axiom 12RV and transducer on sale right now.
I did a few searches on this, but could not directly find my exact situation. Thanks for everything!