Hi Steven, I looked around as well. As far as I can tell the SailSteer and Sail Time functions are unique to the B&G mode., I just looked-over the Simrad NSS7 Instruction manual (Here: http://www.simrad-yachting.com/Root/User%20Guides/NSS_OM_EN_988-10102-002_w.pdf ) And there's no wind rose / sail steer functionality / wind shift or any other sailing related stuff
It's pretty easy to download the instruction manuals on any chartplotter (or any other boat equipment for that matter) you might be interested in. In my book that's the only way to get the real skinny on what it does or doesn't do. I do it all the time. AFAIK: Navico is the "Holding Company" and it aims the brands as such: B&G : Sail boats Simrad : Power boats - Cruisers Lowrance: Power boats - Fishing The Wind Rose and sailsteer stuff is "Da bomb" for sailing.. As mentioned on other posts, having your laylines automatically optimized for your boat / conditions gets you there quicker even if you're not racing. And also, with the 'Sailtime" function you get a realistic ETA to your waypoint when sailing somewhere.. Good to know if you're racing / good 2 know if you're trying to make it in time for dinner / crossing the Gulfstream on your way to Bimini before night fall.. -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, Georgia. From: Steve Thomas <[email protected]> To: Jean-Francois J Rivard/Atlanta/IBM@IBMUS, <[email protected]> Date: 01/31/2015 04:48 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Latest chart plotters - B&G go free wifi modules I took a look at the B&G units at Defender, and in trying to get a handle on overall price options, also at the wifi wireless module available from various sources. I quickly learned that what appears to be the same physical hardware, down to the part number, is sold for about 4 different brands including B&C, Lowrance, Simrad, and Navico. Is there a difference in packaged software? Is there any difference at all? Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII ----- Original Message ----- From: Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 2:04 PM Subject: Stus-List Latest chart plotters I've got a Zeus touch 7 version 2 and it's everything they say it is and then some. In addition to navigation it's the integration point for all electronics on the boat. You can get engine "gauges" displayed, you can control audio, it can broadcast via wifi to your Ipad / android device which can be used as a repeater / actually control it. It ties radar / sonar (High def bottom scanning / imaging), autopilot, you can get live weather info via Sirius with local wind / Sirius audio.. All in a nice touch screen interface. I love the "sailsteer" functionality. Since it's aware of bearing / wind / boat speed you give it a waypoint / it will show you the laylines. Long and short when close hauled you get the optimized spot for your next tack taking all into account including current. It works really well. The last race I used it I saved 2 tacks compared to the guy ahead of me.. I typically mix nav with a wind gauge and a ton more data points all in one screen. The touch stuff works well, you can use buttons too. It's pretty darn awesome :-) -Francois 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, Georgia Sent from IBM Notes Traveler _______________________________________________ Email address: [email protected] To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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