I have a Zeus Touch T8 on Avalanche and I also like it a lot. I also have a
Triton display and some other devices to get my old B&G Hornet4 data to the N2K
network. Integration is easy as all devices see each others on the network.
Jim is right, the included charts are very limited, and it is for all the first
generation of Zeus Touch. I had to get C-Map Max-N for the great lakes. I
recently find a way to get BSB charts on my Zeus.
Layline and some other feature require a compass. The ZG100 ($200) will do the
job very well, but is not enough for autopilot or MARPA witch require more
precision (like the RC42). The ZG100 will also give heel, trim and faster more
precise GPS data. And for Wifi, a WIFI-1 ($220) or any other router is
required. The WIFI-1 is a lot easier to install.
I went through the manual of the new Zeus2, and from what I see, the first
generation Zeus Touch will do almost everything the new Zeus2 does. Zeus2 is
faster and has the 2 finger zoom feature, and they will add some cloud feature
to the Zeus2 this spring.
Up to now, I don't regret going with B&G. I even found a good contact at Navico
for support
Pierre Tremblay
Avalanche #54988
C&C38-3 WK, hull #76
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I guess it is all what you are used to, I have a Zeus Touch T7 on Firewater
and like it very much, though part of the attraction is the full integration
with my Triton instruments, which makes it like a big instrument display in
addition to being a chartplotter. I have not really needed the manual for
regular use.
The one thing about the B&G system that is not obvious is the need for some
additional pieces. The Zeus T7 at least comes with very limited charts, the T8
may be better in that regard. I felt the need to buy charts to even get the
breakwall in our harbor on the cart. The other issue is that it really needs
an external compass transducer to properly function even as a chartplotter.
There is another optional piece, which I have, to give you iPad control as Andy
describes below, so it definitely is available. The bottom line is that the
price of the T8 alone may not be the true cost to give you the features you
want.
I think with any of these you need to evaluate it in light of the integration
opportunities with other instruments and sensors. If you have relatively
current Raymarine instruments, they might well talk to the E7. If you have
B&G, they might well talk to a Zeus unit. They aren’t just chartplotters any
more, they really are designed to be part of a system. Just my 2 cents.
Regards,
Jim ReinardyC&C 30-2 “Firewater”Milwaukee, WI
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