GPS / MFD / Chartplotter sizes - my "handy reference guide" project

[kaz911]

Hi,

as I am trying to figure out what to do with the chartplotter in my "next" boat - i'm working on a size reference. And I thought - even though it is not complete - I'd share it - and maybe get some feedback on the ones I have not put in yet.

So treat this as an "alpha list"



best regards

Kasper
PS: Seems like Garmin have not launched any new GPS/Chartplotters in AGES.. So when are the new models coming out?

 

[kaz911]

Here is an update. If you find anything you want on there - just mail me the figures and i'll add them

 

[electricaldoctor]

Wow!!

 

[Gofirstclass]

Kaz, something to think about before you buy a new GPS/plotter is...."How user friendly is it?"

I had a Simrad system on my last boat and while it was a phenominal system, it was not very user friendly. From what I hear, Garmins are about the most intuitive and user friendly with Raymarine products close behind.

Simrad also has one of the best "daylight visible" screens.

 

[Gunn]

Wow, very nice. You need an equivalent table converted to english units for us over here... :grin:

 

[kaz911]

Kaz, something to think about before you buy a new GPS/plotter is...."How user friendly is it?"

I had a Simrad system on my last boat and while it was a phenominal system, it was not very user friendly. From what I hear, Garmins are about the most intuitive and user friendly with Raymarine products close behind.

Simrad also has one of the best "daylight visible" screens.

Yes - I am a Garmin fan - but all the current models are outdated. So I'm thinking of holding off until a complete model refresh. I know I'll possibly get some flack from saying that - but I don't want to pay full (current) price to put 2 1/2 - 5 year old products in my boat. But Admiral like's Garmin Auto Guidance - so what can you do.....

 

[kaz911]

Wow, very nice. You need an equivalent table converted to english units for us over here... :grin:

it is more meant as a comparison table. Find what you have now - and then you can check the list for what you can put in without major surgery. But after doing the list I found out that there are no such thing as even "semi" standards for GPS Cutouts.

So I guess I'll have to see if I can get some new "blanks" dash board panels for my "New to me" 2008 310 DA. SR has made some blunders in the Dash design on the 2008 model so I would be happier with my own design. (Like big led's with lot of writing - positioned very much "in the way" at all times.)

But i'll see if I can make an INCH version.. Just for you!

 

[Gunn]

I was just messing with you in regards to the inches version...!!! It is very useful for comparisons as is. I have the 4208 Garmin in my 03 280DA and it fits well.