I agree with what Dave says: back up knobs and Raymarine more intuitive. I had Raymarine on my C&C 40 and liked it. Though I had to actually read the manual a bit (not much) to get the B&G to jump through hoops, I much prefer it. B&G seems very focused on sailboats, where the Raymarine seems to be trying to be all things to all on the water. Lorance seems more for fishing, and I hate Garmin for their bull in a china shop policies.
Andy Andrew Burton 26 Beacon Hill Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Oct 30, 2020, at 10:42, David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I have had B&G and Raymarine chart plotters and they both have advantages and > disadvantages, so no clear winner for me. I found the Raymarine a bit more > intuitive, but you get used to the idiosynchracies of either types as you use > them. The one thing I have found really important is if you get a > touchscreen model, make sure it also has backup buttons and knobs for > control. I have periodically had my touchscreen refuse to respond to touch > input, but I can use the buttons/knobs to make it work when that happens. > Some models only work through the touchscreen. Dave > > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > <pastedGraphic.tiff> > >> On Oct 30, 2020, at 10:15 AM, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Normally, a boat show but ... >> >> Is there a large chandlery near you? Otherwise you might try plotters on >> friends' boats. I like Ray stuff, others say its garbage. >> I can tell you that my plotter dies in a massive thunderstorm because the >> rain drops were like hundreds of finger touches all at once. >> >> Virus-free. www.avg.com >> >>> On Fri, Oct 30, 2020 at 10:05 AM Joel Delamirande >>> <joel.delamira...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Thks for the info where can you try them >>> Is there some better quality than others >>> >>>> On Fri, Oct 30, 2020 at 9:56 AM Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> Joel >>>> >>>> FWIW, you need to try each chartplotter. They all have a different look >>>> and feel. Select the one that is intuitive for you. It's like buying a >>>> car. >>>> >>>> Other Joel >>>> >>>> Virus-free. www.avg.com >>>> >>>>> On Fri, Oct 30, 2020 at 9:51 AM Joel Delamirande >>>>> <joel.delamira...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> Good morning sailors >>>>> Now I have redone my top deck on my mk1 30 >>>>> I would like to update my deck instruments >>>>> Like depth speed wind and maybe a navigation chart >>>>> Is there a brand you prefer or recommend >>>>> Can’t wait to hear from you >>>>> Have a great day >>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Joel Delamirande >>>>> >>>>> www.jdroofing.ca >>>>> >>>>> October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution >>>>> to this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - >>>>> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>>>> Thanks - Stu >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Joel >>>> >>>> October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to >>>> this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use >>>> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - >>>> Stu >>> -- >>> Joel Delamirande >>> >>> www.jdroofing.ca >>> >>> October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to >>> this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use >>> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - >>> Stu >> >> >> -- >> Joel >> >> October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to >> this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use >> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - >> Stu > > October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to > this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
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