Chartplotters

[injipoint]

I realise that the bulk of interest in this group is either vehicle or
handheld but I wonder if anyone has any input, positive or otherwise, on
Garmin's marine chartplotters?

I have Raymarine exclusively and needa new chartplotter and another boat
two up from me that recently crossed the Atlantic with me has a
Raymarine E7 that has caused all sorts of problems. I was just about to
go ahead witht he E7 but now I'm not so keen and I think I can drop a
Garmin right in on top.

I'd appreciate input if anyone has any experience.

thanks

[Rick Morel]

I've used Garmin chartplotters since 1996 or 7 and never had any
problems. This included about 5 years of full time cruising
(sailboats). I'd take the older one and mount inside, hooked up to a
loud piezo "buzzer", used as an anchor alarm (no reason not to hook up
the only one, just always had a spare).

Rick

On Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:06:32 +0100, injipoint <indji...@yahoo.com>
wrote:

[Peter H. Coffin]

No direct input, but I've been recently reading through some of the
articles on
http://www.marine-electronics-reviews.com/garmin-marine-gps.html
just to get a feel for the kind of things that are out there, in plain
language. Much of the other units, at the higher end of the lines, seem
mostly to differ in that they're much more tightly integrated into a
ship-wide network of instruments and radios, and the price for the
plotter is only a small fraction of what one needs to spend in order to
get the value out of having a GPSMAP XXXX (4-digit) instead of a GPSMAP
XXX (3-digit) unit. That is, there's very little point in spending for a
4-digit model unless you're designing a whole system for a new ship or a
complete rebuild.

--
I still want a phone with caller-IQ.
-- Tanuki in the monastery

[la...@chop.com]

I have used a variety of Garmin's chart plotters over the years and
find them to be reliable. I have worked with the 3208, 3210 and 5212.
I would consider getting one of the newer units that has the ability
to use the new NEMA 2000 standard even if you are not using NEMA 2000
right now. NEMA 2000 makes interfacing a lot of the Garmin products
as simple as plugging in a network cable.

Raymarine seems to have lost their way over the years. I would not
recommend them.

If you have any specific questions post them here and I will do my
best to answer them.


On Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:06:32 +0100, injipoint <indji...@yahoo.com>
wrote:

[Peter H. Coffin]

On Sun, 01 Jul 2012 09:45:37 -0400, la...@chop.com wrote:
> Raymarine seems to have lost their way over the years. I would not
> recommend them.

"Lost their way" sounds doubly-damning for a navigation device. *grin*

--
The true sysadmin does not adjust his behaviour to fit the machine. He
adjusts the machine until it behaves properly. With a hammer, if necessary.
- Brian in the Monastery

[injipoint]

Thanks to all who responded. I have ordered the 4010 and a
Mediterranean map set. I have also ordered an associated AIS600
and a new radar, the GMR 18HD. Looking forward to a high-tech
helm!!

[injipoint]

Took the new electronics and new sails out for a spin two days ago,
on Saturday, into the Bay of Lagos. All worked well bar the radar
but that was just a loose connection - working fine now.

Pleased with the choice of 1) Garmin and 2) the 4010 as it's not a
touchscreen (I have an iPad if I want to stroke a screen).

Now I just have to work out how to use the thing properly.
Thanks for the input from responders.

Hoges