Currently there are no navigation systems on the boat except the compass. I would like to get one systems that I can install on the boat at a reasonable price point. I would like depth meter to be included in the system as well. Recommendations?
Navigation Equipment for a 77 Catalina 30
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I am 100% Raymarine and happy, but I know some sailors that will not touch Raymarine.
Bill
I am 100% Raymarine and happy, but I know some sailors that will not touch Raymarine.
Bill
Depends on what you call reasonable price. I installed a Raymarine C70 with a 2KW Radar. I picked up the whole package for 1500.00 but then had to buy an additional cable to run up the mast (mast mounted) and a Navpod to install it in. Like Bill, I love the system. I also bought a Garmin handheld for 200.00 for a back up but I would easily use it as a primary, it's a great tool.
Depth, Speed, GPS Chartplotter
I have been very happy with a Garmin 495 sounder. 600-700 bucks.
And a days install. This gives depth, speed and GPS chartplotter on one screen Do you have a tiller conversion? I mounted it on an Edson arm off the helm pedestal and snaked the amperage wires and the depth cable through the pedestal.
No antennae needed. The transducer is in a new or existing hull penetration. Mine is under the aft galley drawers. The old transducer was in solid with 5200 so I used a roto-zip to remove the old one.
I have been very happy with a Garmin 495 sounder. 600-700 bucks.
And a days install. This gives depth, speed and GPS chartplotter on one screen Do you have a tiller conversion? I mounted it on an Edson arm off the helm pedestal and snaked the amperage wires and the depth cable through the pedestal.
No antennae needed. The transducer is in a new or existing hull penetration. Mine is under the aft galley drawers. The old transducer was in solid with 5200 so I used a roto-zip to remove the old one.
unless you're planning on extensive travels, you can easily get away with a depth sounder (mounted inside if you don't want to punch holes in the hull) and a good gps/plotter. the gps will give you speed over the ground and electronic charting, the sounder will tell you when it's getting too thin. the other 'must have', so far as i'm concerned is an autopilot. you can find them used online and, if you singlehand like a lot of us do, you'll find it a lifesaver. you can load up with wind/speed, radar, etc, but these are the basics. of course, a good VHF is a necessity - and i'd go for one that either has or offers a remote mic.
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