sb in gp
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I am in the research phase of upgrading my electronics. I have read most of the recent posts on the Electronics Q&A section, and at this point I'm looking for general advice.
Here are some of my current requirements:
I'd like to spend around $3K (if possible)
I've had good luck with Garmin, and with Raymarine's recent financial trouble, I'm leaning towards Garmin (Boat currently has a small Garmin 198C, which is a nice little unit, but too small, so this will be e-bay'd).
I plan to do some longer cruising in 2010, and I occassional cruise at night, so I want radar. Posters here have noted that the open arrays are the best, but I know nothing about Radar, having never owned it or used it for a significant period of time. *Edit*: Radome will be fine if budget requires. *Edit*
I have a Raytheon VHF with DSC, which I'd like to keep if possible, and I want to integrate the DSC into the chartplotter.
I'd like to use XM Sat for weather (Boat currently has Sirius Sat radio)
Boat has Smartcraft, a Garmin antenna, and a larger canoe-shaped transducer (with a paddle) underneath. I'd like to avoid drilling holes if possible.
Any help is appreciated.
Scott
Here are some of my current requirements:
I'd like to spend around $3K (if possible)
I've had good luck with Garmin, and with Raymarine's recent financial trouble, I'm leaning towards Garmin (Boat currently has a small Garmin 198C, which is a nice little unit, but too small, so this will be e-bay'd).
I plan to do some longer cruising in 2010, and I occassional cruise at night, so I want radar. Posters here have noted that the open arrays are the best, but I know nothing about Radar, having never owned it or used it for a significant period of time. *Edit*: Radome will be fine if budget requires. *Edit*
I have a Raytheon VHF with DSC, which I'd like to keep if possible, and I want to integrate the DSC into the chartplotter.
I'd like to use XM Sat for weather (Boat currently has Sirius Sat radio)
Boat has Smartcraft, a Garmin antenna, and a larger canoe-shaped transducer (with a paddle) underneath. I'd like to avoid drilling holes if possible.
Any help is appreciated.
Scott
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