Gervie
New Member
- Oct 5, 2006
- 82
- Boat Info
- 430 Sundancer 1005, Dual Raymarine E120
- Engines
- Cummins 480CE
I thought I would share my experiences of upgrading the navigation system that is about to begin. The boat today has the Sea Ray Navigator II multi-function display with 4kw radar open array (Sci-Tek/Koden for Maptech). I am upgrading the whole system to Raymarine dual E120 series, 4kw Raymarine 5s open radar array, RS125 gps, DSM300 digital sounder, 20W hailer horn for the Ray 240 vhf, Seatalk network and Navionics Platinum charts. Also, they will be adding a new through hull and fairing for the sounder. I also ordered new instrument panels that are ready for the E120s to give the OEM look.
I also have to upgrade the autopilot corepack from the S2 to S2G. It is an upgrade done by Raymarine. They add a gyro to the unit that enables MARPA to be displayed on the radar overlay.
I plan to add the Sirius weather when the ability to overlay the charts is included.
The Navigator computer, radar, gps and sounder will go on eBay.
So far we have ordered the hardware. The boat is in heated storage with power available and mediocre lighting. This is a big deal for me and I hope it goes well.
Any suggestions, ideas or helpful hints would be appreciated. The boat yard I am working with is a premier Raymarine dealer so I am heavily relying on their experience but I want to stay up to speed. I caught the needed upgrade of the corepack so I guess it doesn't hurt to keep on top of this project as best as I can.
Project should start in a couple of weeks. I will keep you posted.
I also have to upgrade the autopilot corepack from the S2 to S2G. It is an upgrade done by Raymarine. They add a gyro to the unit that enables MARPA to be displayed on the radar overlay.
I plan to add the Sirius weather when the ability to overlay the charts is included.
The Navigator computer, radar, gps and sounder will go on eBay.
So far we have ordered the hardware. The boat is in heated storage with power available and mediocre lighting. This is a big deal for me and I hope it goes well.
Any suggestions, ideas or helpful hints would be appreciated. The boat yard I am working with is a premier Raymarine dealer so I am heavily relying on their experience but I want to stay up to speed. I caught the needed upgrade of the corepack so I guess it doesn't hurt to keep on top of this project as best as I can.
Project should start in a couple of weeks. I will keep you posted.