Looking to upgrade the electronics and instruments on my 1981 Catalina 30. There are so many options out there that it’s becoming a bit overwhelming. Im not sure what I reuse of existing equipment, will any of it integrate with newer hardware etc.
Looking for some input on what others would do if they could redo their setups.
What I would like once complete;
-GPS Chartplotter
-Windspeed and Direction
-VHF with DSC
-Ability to transmit and listen to VHF from both the cockpit and cabin
-Receive AIS signals/positions (not concerned about transmitting)
-Depth (digital readout is fine, don’t need detailed graphing)
-Speed can be from the GPS, not racing so not that interested in precision for speed readings
-Prefer wired rather than wireless
What I have
Older Standard Horizon VHF w/ DSC (NMEA 0183)
A couple of older Garmin GPS chartplotters (both NMEA 0183)
Old 200khz Transducer (3 wire)
1980’s Electro Marine knot meter, transducer, wind gauge (no sensor).
I could probably fix up the old Electro Marine gauges and add a wind sensor to them for $600-$700 total for a vintage look but I just don’t think that’s worth it.
I’d like to spend less than $2500 for all this, not sure if that’s possible or not…
Looking for some input on what others would do if they could redo their setups.
What I would like once complete;
-GPS Chartplotter
-Windspeed and Direction
-VHF with DSC
-Ability to transmit and listen to VHF from both the cockpit and cabin
-Receive AIS signals/positions (not concerned about transmitting)
-Depth (digital readout is fine, don’t need detailed graphing)
-Speed can be from the GPS, not racing so not that interested in precision for speed readings
-Prefer wired rather than wireless
What I have
Older Standard Horizon VHF w/ DSC (NMEA 0183)
A couple of older Garmin GPS chartplotters (both NMEA 0183)
Old 200khz Transducer (3 wire)
1980’s Electro Marine knot meter, transducer, wind gauge (no sensor).
I could probably fix up the old Electro Marine gauges and add a wind sensor to them for $600-$700 total for a vintage look but I just don’t think that’s worth it.
I’d like to spend less than $2500 for all this, not sure if that’s possible or not…
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