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Jim Seamans

Jim Seamans

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Mar 21, 2004
2,175
Hunter 356 Cobb Island, MD
When your first mate bitches and complains about not being able to read the GPS text. "Go buy another one, big enough for me to read. That Garmin 3010c looks like a winner. When are you going to install it?" But Honey, I don't even know if it will fit on the pedestal. Any of you out there have the 3010c and could tell me where or how you mounted it? "Oh boy I get to spend money at the boat show" Jim S/V Java
 
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Wayne

Yachts mean your broke

I hear you Jim. Thats a nice setup, very professional. As we get older we need bigger text, why dont they hear us oldies? I assume you need to replace the GPS on the swivel arm. Why don't you just get it mounted on the same support arm, if its to big Im sure you could get a fitting made up to suit your bigger one. You have it all there, just some smart thinking.
 
Jim Seamans

Jim Seamans

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Mar 21, 2004
2,175
Hunter 356 Cobb Island, MD
The 3010c is BIG

I will probably take up all the room on the pedestal guard. The old gps will be removed to make room. Headed to the boat this morning and will do a little measuring of the guard and then on to the boat show...... Jim S/V Java
 
Don s/v Tellico

Don s/v Tellico

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Feb 15, 2004
735
Hunter 37.5 Balt/Annapolis/New Bern
What's even worse....

is getting a new cell phone these days. Just did it and can't see the teeny tiny screen with or w/o my glasses. Oh yeah, I got the bifocals a few years ago just so I COULD read the GPS and look at the horizon.
 
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Mark

Here's an IDEA

I'm not saying this is a GOOD idea but here it is. I saw a boat this summer that had a used LCD touch screen from an ATM that had been set up at the helm. The GPS was actualy at the Nav Table and the data run through a small computer with some off the shelf software (OZY something) and the video signal run to the ATM Screen. Since it was touch screen it operated like a laptop. It was over 10" diagonal. A little more complex but it probably not as expensive as new. Of course, I have no idea where you get a USES ATM screen. Markdb S/V Hairbrained
 
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Steve Korich

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Mar 6, 2005
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Hunter 356 Middle River, MD
Food for thought

Jim, I installed a Raymarine C80 on our 356 this spring. The guardrail was extended to fit. I included the photo for ideas for your project. Good luck, I'd be interested to see your results.
 
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Rob 1981 Cat 3019642

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Jun 16, 2004
130
Catalina 30 Mk1 Horseshoe Bay, BC
the best solution...

is to mount a magnifier a couple of inches in front of the gps. Problem solved for under $10.00. What's next on your list of things I can solve for you? Cheers, Rob
 
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Scott

Steve, how do you see around that thing!

I'm sure it comes in handy to have a big screen, but does it block you view?
 
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Steve Korich

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Mar 6, 2005
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Hunter 356 Middle River, MD
Actually, It doesn't block my view

The C80 has an 8.4" screen. Raymarine offers a 12.1" version in the C120. I highly recommend the C80 and I find the screen bright and handy. But you would need to test drive at the boat show to see if it readable for you and your other half. I believe the type size may be somewhat adjustable. The dimensions of the C80 are 11.1"x8.2"x4.3". The NavPod is a CP20RC (precut for the C80). The extended guard is a Lewmar/Whitlock "extended kickback with D-deck fitting" which I got directly from Lewmar via West Marine. As for how I see around it, I admit this was a concern during planning. As it turns out, it is not an issue as I can see over it when standing at the helm and thanks to the extended guard rail, I can see under it when seated at the helm. Jim, I have more info if it interests you.
 
Jim Seamans

Jim Seamans

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Mar 21, 2004
2,175
Hunter 356 Cobb Island, MD
Steve how did you run the cables?

Did you have to cut into the pedestal to run the cables down. Got any pictures of the installation and where did you mount your GPS receiver? Jim S/V Java
 
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Steve Korich

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Mar 6, 2005
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Hunter 356 Middle River, MD
Cables

Jim, The cables were run inside the guard rail. You already have a Raymarine Seatalk cables running to the pedestal. The new cables are the C80 Power cable and the seatalk cable to the GPS antenna which I chose to mount on the stern lower hand rail. Although I don't have installation pictures, I can take some next weekend. (they won't be as good as yours Jim). Steve oakless@comcast.net
 
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JC on Bainbridge

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Jul 17, 2005
586
Hunter 37.5 Bainbridge Island - West of Seattle
Is the C80 display permanent?

Or can you disconnect it and stow it below? I am just afraid that it may grow legs and walk off. I have wondered that if it is possible to have another set of wires going down to the nav station, and you can unplug it at the helm, and plug it in down below? Does it allow you to do that? I don't want to spend the money on the big high-end one that will allow you to have 2 displays. I don't need 2, just 1 but at 2 different places.
 
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Steve Korich

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Mar 6, 2005
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Hunter 356 Middle River, MD
Permanent

It is mounted as a permanent display. You can use screw heads with a shape that requires a key not unlike the keyed lug nuts on a car with alloy wheels.
 
chuckwayne

chuckwayne

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Mar 20, 2004
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Hunter 356 and 216 Portland, ME
navpod screws are not secure!

Steve, if you're talking about the navpod allen screws with the pin in the middle, they are useless! My dealer kept the wrench and I was preparing to make my own, until someone on this board suggested just using a 3/16 slot head screwdriver! works great, you can also just use the small tip on a swiss army knife.
 
Fred Ficarra

Fred Ficarra

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Dec 2, 2003
4,245
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Or,,

just toss 'em in the garbage first. Then use regular screws. My electric drill works good for those. When I want into my stuff, I want in.
 
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Smitty

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Sep 16, 2005
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Cal 28-2 Milford, CT
What about the compass??

I was considering this type of setup too. But, upon reading through the C80 installation guide I found a recommendation that the display be kept at least 3 (feet/meters?) from a steering compass. Have you noticed any compass deviation caused by this?? -Smitty
 
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