Updated Electronics for a 450 Sundancer

[SEYachts]

I have a 1998 450 Sundancer with the raytheon package XX41, Raychart 601xx, Gps 398 and a raydata has anyone done any upgrades? Looking for advice.

 

[tobnpr]

Depends on your current helm configuration (flush mount, bracket mount? pictures, please) and the type of boating you do.
For plotter/radar/sounder you're no doubt looking for a multifunction display from Raymarine, Furuno, or Garmin...

 

[unklbuck]

I added two furuno navnetvx2 10.4 screens, new radar array, an rdd30 remote data display, a new radio, but kept the autopilot--wish i would have changed. Also added a new burlwood dash panel.

Installation was pretty straight forward, but had to add 3 spacers on the lower unit display to keep it off the bulkhead.

 

[SEYachts]

Looks great did you do the install yourself?

 

[Carver370]

John, what is the name of your boat? It looks very familiar.

 

[unklbuck]

Didn't do the install, bunch of guys who work with me did it. Just knew what I wanted and for one of the rare times I was able to communicate the task at hand.

Carv on Lake Erie, but Uncle Buck has been a dock duke all summer.

 

[Carver370]

I know the original owner of that boat. It was slipped 3 boats away from mine, probably 1996-1998 or so.

 

[Boatingfool]

Why don't you like the Raymarine Autopilot? I had that unit in my previous 46' Maxum, it worked perfect! The newer Simrad unit in my 02' 56' Sea Ray Sedan Bridge SUCKS in comparison....

 

[Bill Gillespie]

I has the Raymarine E-120 installed but did hang on to the older GPS and radio for redundancy. I am attaching the photo. It was a very straight forward install.

Bill

 

[daim64]

I think it is a Sea ray....haha