Electronics Surgery/Upgrades

[dtfeld]

Patch for the hole left by the Ray220. Used the cutout from the a128, cut it 4-5/8” x 8” and secured it in place with 3M VHB tape. I attempted to place a stereo there but I didnt have a snake to run the rca cables to the amps.

Not perfect, but will look decent as I continue to move things round to my liking. Once set, I’ll order some better panels.

I really like having the autopilot in front of me, as I used to run it with my big toe.

 

[Dani-Lu]

Anyone have a working mic from a Ray220 VHF/Hailer, they would sell?

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[yobub]

Anyone have a working mic from a Ray220 VHF/Hailer, they would sell?

Thanks,

Jeff

Is this what you are looking for:
https://maxmarineelectronics.com/pr...e-ray210-ray220e-vhf-mic-microphone-tested-2/

 

[Dani-Lu]

Wow, that was easy. I just placed an order with maxmarine. Thank you so much!

I think if I had googled ray220e, it may have come up, but I googled ray220 and other variations, all without the e, and it did not come up.

Curious, how did you find it?

Thanks again!

Jeff

 

[dtfeld]

About to start Phase 2!! Add Quantum Radar. Pictures to come.

Over the winter I decided I wanted to add a Doppler Radar which in Raymarine is a Quantum 2 radar. This required moving to an MFD that runs Light House 3 operating system, so I sold the a128, and installed a Axiom 12. This has had some interesting consequences and a new learning curve, as the LH3 isn't quite as robust as the older LH2, but its being updated pretty fast, and getting there.


The MFD install was pretty strait forward, as they make a black anodized adapter plate for moving from the a Series to the Axiom. Since the Axiom only has 1 micro SD slot on the back of the unit (very inconvenient to get to Raymarine) I added a 2 slot micro SD card reader, allowing for a total of 3 mSD cards to be installed. I use the remote slot 1 for Navionics allowing easy updates, and Slot 2 for storing Spotify files that get downloaded and updates to the Raymarine system.

The Pros of the new operating system are the Doppler Radar, and awesome Fusion and Rockford Fosgate stereo integration (you can have up to 3 head units with 4 zones each). The downside for me is I have to redo the NEMA2000 instruments and the older autopilots over SeaTalk/SeaTalkng converter are not supported anymore (worked great in LH2). The MFD and autopilot still work/communicate, but you have to do go through a few more steps when using the autopilot (not a big deal for me on an inland lake).

The Quantum radar unit is much smaller and MUCH lighter than the Pathfinder OA unit its replacing, and in my initial testing is a vast improvement over the Pathfinder. It automatically identified boats moving towards me and gave me an alarm when they penetrated my safety zone (a huge improvement in situational awareness) The bolt patterns and elevation required a new mounting not only to get the unit up and over other items on the arch, but I had to find a way to seal the existing holes from the Pathfinder OA. I elected to use a Seaview aft leaning 5" mount and added the light bar and Attwood LED all around light to replace the aging Perko unit. I also ordered a custom piece of 1/2" starboard with rounded corners and edges that I'm going to use to sandwich between the radar mount and the arch. It'll all be through bolted and I'll seal it up to prevent water intrusion and make it look good.

 

[hottoddie]

About to start Phase 2!! Add Quantum Radar. Pictures to come.

Over the winter I decided I wanted to add a Doppler Radar which in Raymarine is a Quantum 2 radar. This required moving to an MFD that runs Light House 3 operating system, so I sold the a128, and installed a Axiom 12. This has had some interesting consequences and a new learning curve, as the LH3 isn't quite as robust as the older LH2, but its being updated pretty fast, and getting there.


The install was pretty strait forward, as the make an black anodized adapter plate for moving from the a Series to the Axiom. Since the Axiom only has 1 micro SD slot on the back of the unit (very inconvenient to get to Raymarine) I added a 2 slot micro SD card reader, allowing for a total of 3 mSD cards to be installed. I use the remote slot 1 for Navionics allowing easy updates, and Slot 2 for storing Spotify files that get downloaded and updates to the Raymarine system.

The Pros of the new operating system are the Doppler Radar, and awesome Fusion and Rockford Fosgate stereo integration (you can have up to 3 head units with 4 zones each). The downside for me is I have to redo the NEMA2000 instruments and the older autopilots over SeaTalk/SeaTalkng converter are not supported anymore (worked great in LH2). The MFD and autopilot still work/communicate, but you have to do go through a few more steps when using the autopilot (not a big deal for me on an inland lake).

The Quantum radar unit is much smaller and MUCH lighter that the Pathfinder OA unit its replacing, and in my initial testing is a vast improvement over the Pathfinder. It automatically identified boats moving towards me and gave me an alarm when they penetrated my safety zone (a huge improvement in situational awareness) The bolt patterns and elevation required a new mounting not only to get the unit up and over other items on the arch, but I had to find a way to seal the existing holes from the Pathfinder OA. I elected to use a Seaview aft leaning 5" mount and added the light bar and Attwood LED all around light to replace the aging Perko unit. I also ordered a custom piece of 1/2" starboard with rounded corners and edges that I'm going to 5200 in place between the arch and mount to seal all the old holes.

I'm pretty sure 5200 with not adhere to starboard. Are you relying on the 5200 alone to mount the radar?

 

[dtfeld]

I'm pretty sure 5200 with not adhere to starboard. Are you relying on the 5200 alone to mount the radar?

No through bolted with (4) 3/8" bolts. Starboard is only there to provide a surface to add sealant to ensure no leaks through the old holes. The old hole pattern is too close to the current patttern, an I wasnt sure the radar mount would cover the holes and have enough distance from old holes. So the radar mount will sit on top of the starboard, and the starboard will be on top of the arch. All of it needs sealant to prevent water intrusion.

I have a cable gland for the wires.

However, that brings up a good point...what does adhear to starboard.

 

[dtfeld]

Answer here. Gotta love google. Short answer - 3M 5200 and BoatLife LifeCaulk are acceptable sealants.

 

[dtfeld]

Seaview Radar Mount Assembly

I'll say this, this thing is solid. Nice upgrade/replacement for the old Perko all around mast light to boot!

All the parts...

Drilled out 4 5/16" holes. Little starter detents made easy to locate and start the drill.

Attached the top plate to the mast

Pulling the mast light wire through

Attached the light bar

Level.

Sealing the light into the top of the light bar and sealing the retaining pins. This was the only part of this unit I found to be "cheap". I would have liked this to be a stainless through bolt.

Checking light operation

Final Assembly

 

[JVM225]

Seaview Radar Mount Assembly

I'll say this, this thing is solid. Nice upgrade/replacement for the old Perko all around mast light to boot!

All the parts...

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Drilled out 4 5/16" holes. Little starter detents made easy to locate and start the drill.

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Attached the top plate to the mast

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Pulling the mast light wire through

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Attached the light bar

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Level.

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Sealing the light into the top of the light bar and sealing the retaining pins. This was the only part of this unit I found to be "cheap". I would have liked this to be a stainless through bolt.

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Checking light operation

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Final Assembly

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Nice work!

 

[dtfeld]

Radar mount dry fitted in place. Need to work out cable routing. But it’s friday at the lake so it’s Miller Time!

 

[dtfeld]

Complete dry fit...

 

[susanandlance]

Complete dry fit...

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Nice install!!!

 

[JVM225]

You’ve got a covered slip. I’m soooo jealous........

BTW: Nice work as usual.

 

[dtfeld]

Thanks!

 

[Nevr Say Nevr]

Thanks!

dtfeld, I am replacing my raymarine vhf 220. How did you remove it from the dash? Mine is located under the MFD. I don't see any screws behind the fiberglass panel. It almost looks like it is mounted with some sort of adhesive.

Jeff

 

[dtfeld]

dtfeld, I am replacing my raymarine vhf 220. How did you remove it from the dash? Mine is located under the MFD. I don't see any screws behind the fiberglass panel. It almost looks like it is mounted with some sort of adhesive.

Jeff

I think mine was bolted in with 4 threaded posts, one in each corner. That was the usual mounting procedure, but your could be different. Can you get a phone back behind and take a few pictures to see what your dealing with?