Thinking of installing a GPS repeater in the cockpit bulkhead ( tiller steering ) any brand way ahead of others and what comments from those who either have GPS in the cockpit or use a repeater. Thanks
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Depends on how you will use it
By a "repeater" are you referring to just an alphanumeric display of Lat/Long, or something more graphic? (1) An alphanumeric display of Lat/Long only gives you something to plot on a chart, so if you regularly navigate/plot from the cockpit it would be convenient. On the other hand, think of how often you usually take a position & plot it? If once an hour or so, and you have someone on the helm, then it probably isn't worth the expense. (2) A graphic display that shows the "roadway" on a route is convenient to steer to, and that would be worth the bother in my estimation. (3) A full chartplotter with digital maps is better yet & definately should be near the helm, not down below. On my boat, I have a Raymarine integrated instrument package. It includes chartplotter at the helm & an alphanumeric all-instrument repeater below at the Nav station. The chartplotter is integrated with radar & GPS and digital mapping. It is very convenient and it's use on coastal passages, etc. (day & night) has been worth the expense (to me). At the Nav station, I take the readout & plot position on passages. The repeater also gives wind, depth, bearing, etc. --Ron
By a "repeater" are you referring to just an alphanumeric display of Lat/Long, or something more graphic? (1) An alphanumeric display of Lat/Long only gives you something to plot on a chart, so if you regularly navigate/plot from the cockpit it would be convenient. On the other hand, think of how often you usually take a position & plot it? If once an hour or so, and you have someone on the helm, then it probably isn't worth the expense. (2) A graphic display that shows the "roadway" on a route is convenient to steer to, and that would be worth the bother in my estimation. (3) A full chartplotter with digital maps is better yet & definately should be near the helm, not down below. On my boat, I have a Raymarine integrated instrument package. It includes chartplotter at the helm & an alphanumeric all-instrument repeater below at the Nav station. The chartplotter is integrated with radar & GPS and digital mapping. It is very convenient and it's use on coastal passages, etc. (day & night) has been worth the expense (to me). At the Nav station, I take the readout & plot position on passages. The repeater also gives wind, depth, bearing, etc. --Ron
GPS roadway
Thanks Ron - i am thinking of the " Roadway " type display - full chartplotters etc are not on the agenda. Thinking of doing a race next Easter which will take us through some of the worst tidal & shoal areas in Australia at night most probably so looking at an efficient way to get in and out without hitting anything.
Thanks Ron - i am thinking of the " Roadway " type display - full chartplotters etc are not on the agenda. Thinking of doing a race next Easter which will take us through some of the worst tidal & shoal areas in Australia at night most probably so looking at an efficient way to get in and out without hitting anything.
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Richard, If it above your spending limit, so be it. But you must see the Garmin 176C. A neighbor just bought one this year and it is a simply amazing piece of navigational equipment. good luck, Mike D
Richard, If it above your spending limit, so be it. But you must see the Garmin 176C. A neighbor just bought one this year and it is a simply amazing piece of navigational equipment. good luck, Mike D
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