Steve, I had a similar need with my E-80 and installed a Raymarine A50 at the helm but had to also install a converter for sea talk to sea talkNG so the units could talk to each other. You may not have to do this with the E7. See arpeggio1984.info web site under projects 2013 for further details.
John Arpeggio C&C 32 Norwalk CT -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of OldSteveH Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 10:39 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Chartplotter Question Two years ago I replaced my old Magellan GPS (it was a dinosaur) with a Raymarine E7 chartplotter. I wanted it at the helm, but for expediency initially set it up at the chart table, same place as the old one. The plan being eventually to move it to the helm in a navpod. However over past 2 summers its actually worked well at the chart table. Its integrated (Seatalk NG) with my other electronics so when racing I will pop down below and set the waypoints for the helmslady and she can see the new course, SOG, COG, DTW, etc. on an ST60 multidisplay at the helm. All in all not bad but I would still like to have the chart plotter at the helm. Or at least some kind of chartplotter functionality. What does the group think of these options: - is there a repeater screen of some kind which can be put at the helm? - how well do ipads work with the E7 - are they truly functional or is the Raymarine app just a toy? - and the reverse - chartplotter at the helm and ipad at the chart table. Better for sun and rain considerations. Am headed to the Toronto boat show this weekend to explore options. Aren't boat shows great (though for whom - the sellers or the buyers - I'm not sure, maybe both) Cheers Steve Hood S/V Diamond Girl C&C 34 Lions Head ON _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
