Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Jerome Tauber via CnC-List
I use a laptop with free OpenCPN at home for planning cruises. It has a full library of NOAA raster charts identical to paper. I have a GNSS puck plugged into computer which gives me foreign satellite systems as well as US GPS. It is remarkable at $19.95. I also have a small Daisy AIS

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
Thanks John  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, October 19, 2018, 5:47 PM, John Conklin via CnC-List wrote: #yiv1347538291 #yiv1347538291 -- _filtered #yiv1347538291 {font-family:Calibri;panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} _filtered #yiv1347538291 {font-family:Tahoma;panose-1:2 11

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread John Conklin via CnC-List
Wow, that’s a lot to take in for sure! I have Raymarine C90W on Halcyon,see a lot of those out there, however my Center Console has a small Simrad Go7 that came with the boat Talk about simple ! very user friendly 3-4 years old so they bout give em away !  John Conklin

Re: Stus-List Af Cabin Mirror on a 37+

2018-10-19 Thread Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
Don’t know about your specific mirror. On my boat, there is a framed mirror screwed into the bulkhead wall. I removed it from the wall by taking out the screws and took the framed mirror to a local glass shop. They removed the old mirror from the frame and replaced it. I then screwed the

Re: Stus-List A halyard mess

2018-10-19 Thread Andrew Burton via CnC-List
The car on the track, yes. So basically your halyard only has to be half length Gand stays out of the sun. The rest of the. Halyard is detached when you get the main pard hooked on. The car ratchets along the track so it stays in place with the right tension. It's a very nifty system. I'm

Re: Stus-List A Halyard Medd

2018-10-19 Thread Robert Wooden via CnC-List
> when at the dock. I really don't want to drill/rivet/tap the mast (never > done that) but could I guess. > > Interested to hear what others recommend. > > Thanks, > > Jeremy > 34-1 #41 > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed..

Re: Stus-List A halyard mess

2018-10-19 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
Andrew, I think it is a great idea, but I cannot see how that would work. Do you attach the end of the halyard to the car on the rail? Jeremy, I backtrack the jib halyard back to the mast and hang the bitter end (coiled) on the halyard, just below where it exists the mast (with a prusik

Re: Stus-List A halyard mess

2018-10-19 Thread Andrew Burton via CnC-List
Antal makes something called a halyard slider system that consists of a car with a hook on it that runs on a mast mounted track. You splice a loop in the end of the halyard. And pull the jib up with a light tail and then disconnect the tail. No messy halyard to coil at all. I'm installing it on

Re: Stus-List Af Cabin Mirror on a 37+

2018-10-19 Thread Edd Schillay via CnC-List
Rob? Rob who? I knew a Rob who used to own a C, but he then went and bought a Catalina, so he’s kinda dead to us now. All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log

Re: Stus-List Af Cabin Mirror on a 37+

2018-10-19 Thread Rick Rohwer via CnC-List
We just replaced ours over the sink mirror, but that doesn’t sound like what you are discussing. Ours was mirrored plastic and we replaced with same from a nearby plastic fab shop. They were also involved in jabbing main hatch and clear hatch board. > On Oct 19, 2018, at 10:22 AM, Bruce

Re: Stus-List Af Cabin Mirror on a 37+

2018-10-19 Thread David via CnC-List
On behalf of Rob and myself and your mirrored aft cabin...so may jokes...so little time. David F. Risch, J. D. Gulf Stream Associates, LLC (401) 419-4650 ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
That looks nice Joel!!  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, October 19, 2018, 2:02 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List wrote: one option: https://www.thegpsstore.com/Raymarine-a78-Refurbished-GPS-Fishfinder-with-Transducer-and-Charts-P5712.aspx On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 1:53 PM Chris

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
one option: https://www.thegpsstore.com/Raymarine-a78-Refurbished-GPS-Fishfinder-with-Transducer-and-Charts-P5712.aspx On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 1:53 PM Chris Graham via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Thanks Josh!! > C > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone >

Stus-List A halyard mess

2018-10-19 Thread Jeremy Ralph via CnC-List
Hi all, All my halyards come down to a block at the bottom of the mast where there is a winch and cleat for them on the deck. I want to find a way to get the coiled ends off the deck and hanging on the mast somehow, especially when at the dock. I really don't want to drill/rivet/tap the mast

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
Thanks Josh!!C Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, October 19, 2018, 1:39 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote: I'm quite satisfied with the functionality of my Garmin 182c.  They can be found on ebay for pretty cheap.  To simplify installation I suggest finding one with an

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I'm quite satisfied with the functionality of my Garmin 182c. They can be found on ebay for pretty cheap. To simplify installation I suggest finding one with an integrated GPS antenna...or buying the integrated antenna separately. I think $200 would probably be a fair-ish price. Watch ebay.

Re: Stus-List Af Cabin Mirror on a 37+

2018-10-19 Thread Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List
I am facing a similar issue for the 3 mirrors in my head.  They have lost the silver/reflective coating.  I can remove the doors and take them to a glass/mirror shop, but the round teak finger holes should be removed before taking off the glass.  They appear to be glued in place, and I don't

Re: Stus-List Af Cabin Mirror on a 37+

2018-10-19 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
The PO already removed mine. Sorry, no help. Josh On Fri, Oct 19, 2018, 12:59 PM Edd Schillay via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Listers (Specifically the 37+ Listers), > > In my aft cabin, there’s a framed mirror on the wall above the engine > compartment, which I’d like to redo.

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 153, Issue 102

2018-10-19 Thread Doug Mountjoy via CnC-List
If your interested I have a Garmin 3206, which I am getting rid of. and also a Garmin 3205. they both work. My chartplotter at the helm is NMEA 2000 and use a different chart chip. Email me off list if interested. Doug On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 6:06 AM Chris Graham via CnC-List <

Stus-List Af Cabin Mirror on a 37+

2018-10-19 Thread Edd Schillay via CnC-List
Listers (Specifically the 37+ Listers), In my aft cabin, there’s a framed mirror on the wall above the engine compartment, which I’d like to redo. Anyone have any clue as to how to get it out? There are screws in each corner, but it also appears that the mirror is inside the frame as well.

Re: Stus-List What does -----

2018-10-19 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
he DID tie it in with the navionics app on his phone being used to get there!! and that is a cheap chartplotter!  (ducking and running) On 10/19/2018 11:17 AM, Stu via CnC-List wrote: A subject line ‘Inexpensive Chartplotter” have to do with attending the rendezvous? If you don’t change the

Stus-List What does -----

2018-10-19 Thread Stu via CnC-List
A subject line ‘Inexpensive Chartplotter” have to do with attending the rendezvous? If you don’t change the subject line, some people might just delete the message and never know the posting was about something else. And don’t forget – a subject line like “CnC-List Digest, Vol 153, Issue 102”

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread detroito91 via CnC-List
Sailimg?? Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Frederick G Street via CnC-List Date: 10/19/18 10:16 AM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Frederick G Street Subject: Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter I’m gonna use the

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Thomas Perison via CnC-List
All - Unfortunately won’t make it to this event - but look fwd to the next one. R Tom “Therapy” 29MKII Solomons Island, MD Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 19, 2018, at 10:49 AM, Robert Boyer via CnC-List > wrote: > > Fred: > > Are you driving to Annapolis? City dock is pretty easy to find.

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Robert Boyer via CnC-List
Fred: Are you driving to Annapolis? City dock is pretty easy to find. I’m sure most of the boats will be in slips at the City Dock. I’ll be on a mooring but I will have my VHF on most of the time and will be coming into the City Dock by dinghy. We have changed our plans a little but we

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
These are great prices and pint well taken!!  I hang off a ball for $160 per season for a reason lol  Chris ;) Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, October 19, 2018, 10:34 AM, Dreuge via CnC-List wrote: Chris, I use to think that what mattered was what one’s needs were.  Day and

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Dreuge via CnC-List
Chris, I use to think that what mattered was what one’s needs were. Day and weekend sailing have different needs than offshore and long distance cruising. I purchased my first C for $5k, and no way in hell would I justify spending $1,500 - $2,500 on a chart plotter. I used a laptop,

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
I’m gonna use the Navionics app on my iPhone to find my way to the rendezvous next weekend…  I’m looking forward to actually meeting some of you face to face for the first time! — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI > On Oct 19, 2018, at 8:18

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but IMHO not having AIS display ability is a non-starter in 2018. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
Thank you Dennis!I've got the hand held, up to date charts, have the iPhone which will have charts downloaded shortly. Guess Im leaning toward the Android...but i will talk with Fred about options!Chris On Friday, October 19, 2018, 9:19:33 AM EDT, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: Don't

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
Thanks Ed!!Chris On Friday, October 19, 2018, 9:18:34 AM EDT, Edward Levert via CnC-List wrote: In July, I bought a Raymarine a78 plotter, a close out for $300 from Raymarine. I have Raymarine instruments but the main selling point was the Raymarine brand (Lighthouse) charts which

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Don't know how you're going to use your boat but if you ever get caught in a storm or an unexpected fog, you'll appreciated a dedicated marine GPS at the helm. In my opinion, there are places on a boat to save money but navigation is not one of them. I have bought from Fred and he's not only

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Edward Levert via CnC-List
In July, I bought a Raymarine a78 plotter, a close out for $300 from Raymarine. I have Raymarine instruments but the main selling point was the Raymarine brand (Lighthouse) charts which are based on NOAA charts which I grew up with. Navionics and C-Charts are options. I am happy with it and it has

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
Perfect!I'll check that out ASUS...gotchaChris On Friday, October 19, 2018, 9:11:21 AM EDT, Dan via CnC-List wrote: I think I only got the 16 gb, but I'd have to check. I only use mine for navionics, so it I didn't need a tonne of capacity for just charts. If you plan to do other

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Dan via CnC-List
I think I only got the 16 gb, but I'd have to check. I only use mine for navionics, so it I didn't need a tonne of capacity for just charts. If you plan to do other things with it and download movies or something I would spring for more capacity. ASUS is a good brand, but you'd be fine with a

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 153, Issue 102

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
Very relative Lee!  I’d like to keep it around or below $400 if possible. Plenty of used models available but I worry that I wouldn’t be able to get new cards for them  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, October 19, 2018, 9:01 AM, Lee Rosenbaum via CnC-List wrote: Chris:

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
How many GB’s on your Acer? Looks like Walmart is phasing the brand out or something?  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, October 19, 2018, 8:59 AM, Daniel Cormier via CnC-List wrote: No, Navionics isn’t free. I paid about $60 to have the 64 bit version app on my tablet through

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 153, Issue 102

2018-10-19 Thread Lee Rosenbaum via CnC-List
Chris: Inexpensive is relative. I installed a B Vulcan Chart Plotter 3 years ago and it is fantastic. It is truly designed for the sailor. Pulls in all my other wind & boat data as well. Lee Kookaburra 1985 C 33 MKII Kenosha, WI -Original Message- Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:13:27 +

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Daniel Cormier via CnC-List
No, Navionics isn’t free. I paid about $60 to have the 64 bit version app on my tablet through the App Store, then the charts for eastern North America were another $15 or so (last year) Dan Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 19, 2018, at 9:46 AM, Chris Graham via CnC-List > wrote: > > What do

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
Oh wow!! Thanks Fred! Will do! Really wanted to keep it around $400 or so Chris  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, October 19, 2018, 8:42 AM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List wrote: Chris — once you’ve decided on a make/model but before you purchase, please email me — as you’re new

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Is this for helm mounting or at the chart table? I have an old Standard-Horizon CP180 at the helm, a laptop running OpenCPN at the chart table, iNav-X running on an old iPad I can carry around, plus Navionics on my phone. Here is my rundown: Computer with OpenCPN – Absolutely blows everything

Re: Stus-List Force 10 2 burner range

2018-10-19 Thread Maurice Poulin via CnC-List
Even funnier... Just for the fun of it, I fiddled around with the whole mess. I duct tapped the lead wiring to a AA battery which I duct tapped to ground on stove body, reattached fallen parts of the pushbutton switch and pressed... Lo and behold, nice, strong sparking on range burner, but

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
What do the nsvionics charts cost these days? The previous owner said he downloaded them for free!?!?  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, October 19, 2018, 8:43 AM, Dan via CnC-List wrote: I bought an ASUS tablet with the 10" screen at Walmart for just over $200 on sale. Dan On

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
Omg!! That’s great! Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, October 19, 2018, 8:43 AM, Dan via CnC-List wrote: I bought an ASUS tablet with the 10" screen at Walmart for just over $200 on sale. Dan On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 9:37 AM Chris Graham via CnC-List wrote:  Any

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Dan via CnC-List
I bought an ASUS tablet with the 10" screen at Walmart for just over $200 on sale. Dan On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 9:37 AM Chris Graham via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >  > > Any suggestions on androids? :) > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone > > On

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Chris — once you’ve decided on a make/model but before you purchase, please email me — as you’re new to the list, you probably aren’t aware of this, but I used to design and install marine electronics and electrical systems for a living. I’ve kept my vendor relationships active, and offer

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
Thanks Marek!! So many choices out there. Having never used a chart Potter before I’m not even sure where to begin or what to look for necessarily. It’s a bit overwhelming Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, October 19, 2018, 8:32 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: Hi Chris, I

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
 Any suggestions on androids? :) Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, October 19, 2018, 8:34 AM, Dan via CnC-List wrote: I bought 2 waterproof bags for my android tablet - one on Amazon for about $12, the other at the dollar store (here in canada) for about $4 - both keep the

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Dan via CnC-List
I bought 2 waterproof bags for my android tablet - one on Amazon for about $12, the other at the dollar store (here in canada) for about $4 - both keep the weather out just fine :) glad to help! Dan On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 9:30 AM Chris Graham via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
Hi Chris, I had a lot of success with Garmin in other applications, so I stayed with that company and selected a GPSMAP 421s (no available anymore). But generally, if you want a low cost chartplotter, you should be fine with any of the low end GPSMAP or Striker models (a Striker 5 DV could be

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
I've seen a few of those listed. I'll check out prices! On Friday, October 19, 2018, 8:30:41 AM EDT, Danny Haughey via CnC-List wrote: I installed a Si-Tex chartplotter on my last boat.  I used it for a few years before selling the boat and it was fine.  I think the 7" version was

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
Thanks Mike! On Friday, October 19, 2018, 8:29:58 AM EDT, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List wrote: We have had luck with the smaller Standard Horizon chartplotters.  On a small boat you can install right on the bulkhead ion the cockpit as well.  Weatherproof and easy to use.  It was a few

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
Thanks Dan! I had planned to use Navionics! Great suggestion on the android! I have an old iPad but I'm not convinced it has enough memory to run modern chart software. I'd go with an android for sure. Someone must make a waterproof case for such units...no?  :) I always have paper charts and

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
I installed a Si-Tex chartplotter on my last boat.  I used it for a few years before selling the boat and it was fine.  I think the 7" version was 1/2 the price of the 7" Raymarine.  I think it was about $600 Danny ___ Thanks everyone for

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
We have had luck with the smaller Standard Horizon chartplotters. On a small boat you can install right on the bulkhead ion the cockpit as well. Weatherproof and easy to use. It was a few years ago but at the time was C180 with internal antenna Mike Persistence Halifax From: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Chris — what other electronics do you have aboard that you might want to integrate with a plotter (especially autopilot, but also instruments)? That might inform decision regarding whose product to put on. Having said that, the smaller Axiom potters from Raymarine are very nice, and the price

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Dan via CnC-List
Hi Chris, Don't overspend on and Ipad if you're running Navionics or Open Plotter - Both support Android Tablets and for less than half the cost of an Ipad you can get an Android tablet with a 10" or 12" screen. I throw mine in a waterproof bag with a clear screen or large zip lock on foul weather

Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
So I'm a bit torn over what to do here, the boat has a mount for an iPad and the past owner use the iPad with Navigation apps and I am tempted to go that route, but I know that iPads have their drawbacks with visibility due to glare, limited functions and are not designed to withstand the harsh