I've just had a summer of use out of my e7D and am very pleased with it. I especially like the fact that I can access it via my iPad.
Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Oct 17, 2015, at 14:24, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > I looked at the a-series and e-series MFDs at the boat show and really liked > the integration of chartplotter, radar display, autopilot control, and > instrument display all in one package and on one screen. I'd encourage you > to keep the autopilot control at the helm...or at least within arms reach. > The binnacle seems to be the best choice. In my case I already have a > chartplotter with no radar indication. Adding a control head would make > things cumbersome and cluttered. So a MFD would really ensure a powerful, > clean and useful setup. I'm not such a fan of the nav-pods despite how nice > they look since they envelope 2 nice handholds created by the binnacle. > Instead, a 5.7" or 7" MFD should fit in a standard 9" Edson binnacle nicely. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > >> On Oct 17, 2015 6:57 AM, "Dave Syer via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> winter project 32a: upgrade electronics ('85 c&c33ii) >> >> Am removing the vintage B&G hunter depth and speed instruments, replacing >> with raymarine p70, i70. both are multifunction displays, and one - the >> p70, is the control head for the autopilot. 2015 was my first sailing >> season with an autopilot and I used it a lot - great investment. >> >> I was unsure where I wanted to mount the control head so I did so >> temporarily on the coaming in the beckson access hatch, adjacent to the >> helm, at knee height more or less. My season with the unit showed me that I >> could use the at like two locations - at the helm, (enclosure/pod on >> pedestal) OR beside the companionway where it can be operated from under the >> dodger, when motoring. Leaning toward the former, but still not clear in my >> mind.... >> Thoughts, suggestions, alternatives? Thanks. >> >> Dave >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> 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 >> >> > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > 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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