Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

2014-02-20 Thread Roger Ware
Rich, I bought one of these at that price, and it is waiting for installation in the Spring. I had one before, they are excellent units. And BTW – they have preinstalled chart data, so gone is the era when you have to get ripped off buying a $300 chart chip as well as the GPS. Don’t get me

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

2014-02-20 Thread Rich Knowles
I have had SH chart plotters ever since the first monochrome unit hit the market. I consider them to be excellent value for the $$. I generally put them up for sale before they die and buy the latest model. Mine is installed along with my 23 year old Furuno radar in a small piece of cabinetry

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

2014-02-20 Thread Stevan Plavsa
Nice. On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 4:48 AM, Josh Muckley muckl...@gmail.com wrote: Steve, Check out this open source package. http://marinux.tuxfamily.org/ You can have the screen relay to a marinized touch screen at the helm or you can use any older chart plotter/gps to interface via NMEA

Re: Stus-List Pads

2014-02-20 Thread Hoyt, Mike
When I hear pads I think brakes. Have been replacing pads and rotors on my Chev Silverado and anyone who has tried to remove old seized metal parts from underside of a vehicle lately will recall it is as much fun as crawling thru a lazarette hatch to a cockpit locker to address a backing plate

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

2014-02-20 Thread Stevan Plavsa
Rich, I was under the impression that one had to buy chart chips to use the Standard Horizon. Is that not true? Roger, you're on Lake Ontario. It sounds like the charts that come pre-installed are fine? Steve On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 7:23 AM, Rich Knowles r...@sailpower.ca wrote: I have had

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

2014-02-20 Thread Stevan Plavsa
Here you go Richard: http://ca.binnacle.com/product_info.php?products_id=8279 Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 8:43 AM, Richard N. Bush bushma...@aol.com wrote: I cannot find the Standard Horizon products on the binnacle site; (I selected the US button when first getting

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

2014-02-20 Thread M Bod
I was looking at the SH chart plotter - it appears that is costs an extra $90 for the 'pre-installed' basic charts.  You can get the 'C-Map Max' cards with additional detail - depending on the region $130-300 (with a $50 rebate if you buy the card together with the plotter). Mark On 20 Feb

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software - now Tablet OS intricacies

2014-02-20 Thread Marek Dziedzic
Steve, I know, but it requires root access to access anything you connect. If you know the trick how to access content on a USB disk connected via USB2Go on Nexus 7 (other than rooting the system), contact me off-list. So far, me experience is that the USB2Go lets you connect (and access what

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

2014-02-20 Thread dwight
Richard and others Here is the link to the Standard Horizon CP190i at the Binnacle in Halifax that I referred to a few days back. I have been using a CP190c, which is an earlier version of the unit with C Map NT charts for the last 9 or 10 years.very pleased with the 190C but it has external

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software - now Tablet OS intricacies

2014-02-20 Thread Stevan Plavsa
I'm just going to post this here in case it benefits anyone else: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homeysoft.nexususb.importerhl=en Marek you're right, it's not native but it is doable without rooting. Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 9:08 AM, Marek Dziedzic

Stus-List Marine systems

2014-02-20 Thread Marek Dziedzic
Steve, I think that the big issue is that the dedicated device is a much better controlled environment. For recreational boaters, this may not matter that much, but if you are a commercial boat skipper, you may want to have confidence that this particular instrument won’t go suddenly into a

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

2014-02-20 Thread Della Barba, Joe
* this particular instrument won’t go suddenly into a BSOD only because you installed an app for watching movies or playing music.* This is why my navigation laptop does NOTHING else. It is never ever connected to any network, has no anti-virus software, no movie players, no office, nor

Stus-List iPad GPS receiver

2014-02-20 Thread Tom Anderson
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Stus-List Latest Sonar

2014-02-20 Thread Bill Coleman
I am just blown away by the pictures you can get in the latest depthfinders. I am not sure if these construct a forward looking image from what is directly below you, or if the sonar actually projects forward, like what 10 years ago cost 10 grand. http://www.raymarine.eu/view/?id=6942

Stus-List Navigation Devices

2014-02-20 Thread Robert Abbott
I am now primarily a 'day sailor', nevertheless, every time I take the boat out for a spin, not matter how short the excursion, I have the Standard Horizon 175C chart plotter turned on at the helm. I use it more from a 'safety perspective' than a 'navigation tool'. Some years back on a

Stus-List swim ladder for 38 landfall

2014-02-20 Thread dreuge
Hi, Does anyone know where I can find a replacement swim ladder for 38 landfall? I would also greatly appreciate if anyone on a 38LF could send me the ladder measurements (width, length, tube, rungs, ). This will be helpful in finding a suitable replacement. I understand that White Water

Stus-List Navigation Devices

2014-02-20 Thread Robert Abbott
Andy: That day in the fog, we generally knew where we were, and we knew we had to pass several navigational buoys while motoring home, problem was we couldn't see past the bow, the fog was that thick. We had over 5 miles to motor and after being on the race course for 4.5 hours in the fog and

Re: Stus-List Navigation Devices

2014-02-20 Thread dwight
I agree Robert, and installing that little 5 inch standard horizon chart plotter on the binnacle guard made Rosalie a whole lot more comfortable about getting behind the wheel and driving the boat.anywhere.I doubt if she would drive without it _ From: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software - now Apple vs. the World

2014-02-20 Thread Kevin Driscoll
Let's keep those Windows jokers out of this. They are not even at the table. Android is not Windows OS. Better to learn that now. (Sent from Windows workstation via Chrome.) Kevin Driscoll Portland, Oregon 503 // 875 // 3493 On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 6:11 AM, Marek Dziedzic

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

2014-02-20 Thread Michael Brown
I visited the Raymarine booth at the Toronto boat show. No firm answers, comments were made that the display portion may be based on Android, someone else thought that the base OS was a Linux variant BusyBox. I could understand BusyBox, it has been used for a while as an embedded OS in things

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

2014-02-20 Thread Joel Aronson
Michael, I like having the joystick on the E7 in any kind of weather. It is more precise than my finger. I always turn down the brightness at night and never had an issue. There's a night mode? I'm not aware of a night mode on an IPad. Just a brightness control. Joel On Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Stus-List E7 Question

2014-02-20 Thread OldSteveH
Hello all, I have my E7 at home and want to send it for replacement under their recall. I need to power it up to archive my routes and waypoints however the wiring harness is at the boat (2.5 hours away). The + and - power pins on the connector are obvious, but does anyone know which is which, I

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

2014-02-20 Thread Rich Knowles
Red should be positive and black negative. Rich On Feb 20, 2014, at 14:06, OldSteveH oldste...@sympatico.ca wrote: Hello all, I have my E7 at home and want to send it for replacement under their recall. I need to power it up to archive my routes and waypoints however the wiring harness

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

2014-02-20 Thread Frederick G Street
But he doesn’t have the power cable. If it’s the same cable as the a75, I can send you mine to use for your archiving. Let me know. — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 CC Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Feb 20, 2014, at 12:27 PM, Rich Knowles

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

2014-02-20 Thread Frederick G Street
Steve — I just checked the manual, and it looks like the a Series power cable will NOT fit the e Series. Sorry! Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 CC Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Feb 20, 2014, at 12:35 PM, Frederick G Street f...@postaudio.net wrote: But he

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

2014-02-20 Thread Pierre Tremblay
Steve, From e-Series manual, Appendix C, power are the biggest pins, Batt+ is pin 2 (left when look from behind) Batt- is pin 7 (right when look from behind). This link: http://raymarine.ning.com/forum/topics/pinout-a-c-e-gs-series-power-nmea-0183-video-input-cable  show you the cable, witch

Re: Stus-List [SPAM] E7 Question

2014-02-20 Thread John Russo
I had the same situation with my A50 so went to the boat and did a continuity check between ship ground and the cable output and was surprised to find that the Ground and Positive were positioned inversely to my expectations so don't take any chances. My A50 is working fine at home. Ask Raymarine

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

2014-02-20 Thread Paul Fountain
Steve, Give Terry at CMC a call, they are the Canadian Distributor, and Terry is their tech and is usually very helpful. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of OldSteveH Sent: February 20, 2014 1:07 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject:

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software, Pads, and more

2014-02-20 Thread Stevan Plavsa
Paul, I'm not actually spending any money (or trying not to) but I have been 'window shopping'. The BG stuff with the current rebates is looking the most appealing. If I were actually in the market I would be seriously considering them. The E7 looks good too but I haven't done as much research

Stus-List Marine Systems

2014-02-20 Thread Jean-Francois J Rivard
Don't mean to beat a dead horse.. but. Here's why I spent $900.00 on a BG Zeus Touch. Rugged / Clear Screen in the sun / Waterproof / No-Nonsense functionality / integration. It’s so much more than just a GPS nav.. No-Nonsense functionality: Has both touch and real buttons that you can use

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

2014-02-20 Thread dwight
Rich Do you know if the C-Map NT card I use in my CP190c will work in the CP190i? If it does work, do you know of any way that I could make a copy of the card I already have? I would like to have both units up and going at the same time but I would prefer not to have to by a new C-Map

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

2014-02-20 Thread Rich Knowles
Duh! I'll find out shortly. Rich On Feb 20, 2014, at 14:42, Frederick G Street f...@postaudio.net wrote: Steve — I just checked the manual, and it looks like the a Series power cable will NOT fit the e Series. Sorry! Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 CC Landfall 38) -- on

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

2014-02-20 Thread OldSteveH
Pierre thanks for sending that link, that's what I was looking for :D But to make sure we're looking at it the same way can you look at the pin orientation again? When I look at the diagram and the overall pin pattern I am seeing +ve = Pin 2 as the right pin and Negative = Pin 7 as the left pin,

Re: Stus-List E7 Question

2014-02-20 Thread Rich Knowles
Power connector: Pin 2 is positive Pin 7 is negative. Rich On Feb 20, 2014, at 14:42, Frederick G Street f...@postaudio.net wrote: Steve — I just checked the manual, and it looks like the a Series power cable will NOT fit the e Series. Sorry! Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

2014-02-20 Thread Rich Knowles
It should work as far as I know. No way to legally copy it. Rich On Feb 20, 2014, at 15:16, dwight dwight...@gmail.com wrote: Rich Do you know if the C-Map NT card I use in my CP190c will work in the CP190i? If it does work, do you know of any way that I could make a copy of the

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

2014-02-20 Thread Joel Aronson
Seriously? in an on-line forum? On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 3:42 PM, dwight dwight...@gmail.com wrote: Any illegal way -- *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Rich Knowles *Sent:* February 20, 2014 4:22 PM *To:*

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

2014-02-20 Thread Josh Muckley
Legal or illegal I think is falls under the fare use laws...unless he's distributing his copies. On Feb 20, 2014 3:53 PM, Joel Aronson joel.aron...@gmail.com wrote: Seriously? in an on-line forum? On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 3:42 PM, dwight dwight...@gmail.com wrote: Any illegal way

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

2014-02-20 Thread Rich Knowles
None I'm willing to discuss:) Rich On Feb 20, 2014, at 16:42, dwight dwight...@gmail.com wrote: Any illegal way From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles Sent: February 20, 2014 4:22 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Navigation

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

2014-02-20 Thread Josh Muckley
Or this one. http://www.42.co.nz/freeboard/technical/ On Feb 20, 2014 8:11 AM, Stevan Plavsa stevanpla...@gmail.com wrote: Nice. On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 4:48 AM, Josh Muckley muckl...@gmail.com wrote: Steve, Check out this open source package. http://marinux.tuxfamily.org/ You can

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

2014-02-20 Thread Josh Muckley
Steve, Here's an open source autohelm that the guy built for ~$350. http://themarineinstallersrant.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-arduino-autopilot-that-jack-built.html Josh On Feb 19, 2014 9:06 PM, Stevan Plavsa stevanpla...@gmail.com wrote: Do you guys know what OS Raymarine, Garmin et al use?

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

2014-02-20 Thread dwight
Hey Joel, lighten up The reply from Rich begged the question.seems he probably does not know the answer anyway.probably you never copied a cd or if you're old enough maybe you never made a cassette recording from a vinyl.seriously, probably not as many lily whites on this planet as you may

Re: Stus-List Marine Systems

2014-02-20 Thread Bill Coleman
Well, Damn you, Jean, or Francois, You just cost me a couple hours and no doubt more later, as I sit here slack-jawed watching YouTube videos of what this is capable of! This looks like watching the Americas Cup on this little screen! I can’t believe the changing laylines. I downloaded the

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

2014-02-20 Thread Stevan Plavsa
Josh, that's interesting but not what I was getting at :) Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 4:41 PM, Josh Muckley muckl...@gmail.com wrote: Steve, Here's an open source autohelm that the guy built for ~$350.

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

2014-02-20 Thread Frederick G Street
Wow, Arduino AND Raspberry Pi in the same project! :^) Pretty slick. Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 CC Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Feb 20, 2014, at 3:28 PM, Josh Muckley muckl...@gmail.com wrote: Or this one.

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

2014-02-20 Thread Stevan Plavsa
I think Joel works in the legal profession :) if I'm not mistaken. Up here in Canada we're a little more lax about that stuff. Fair use, if you own a copy you can copy it for personal use ... that's my understanding with music anyway though I could be totally wrong. It happens :) Steve One Love,

Re: Stus-List Marine Systems

2014-02-20 Thread Stevan Plavsa
Yeah Bill I feel your pain, my wallet is straining. Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 4:59 PM, Bill Coleman colt...@verizon.net wrote: Well, Damn you, Jean, or Francois, You just cost me a couple hours and no doubt more later, as I sit here slack-jawed watching YouTube

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

2014-02-20 Thread Joel Aronson
Guilty as charged - on several fronts! Joel On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 5:12 PM, Stevan Plavsa stevanpla...@gmail.comwrote: I think Joel works in the legal profession :) if I'm not mistaken. Up here in Canada we're a little more lax about that stuff. Fair use, if you own a copy you can copy

Re: Stus-List Marine Systems

2014-02-20 Thread Pierre Tremblay
Bill, I don't think you would need to replace wind/depth/speed sensor. Seatalk can be easily bridge to NMEA2000. After all, those are simple N2K message, not quite like autopilot. It can be done with an ITC-5 or through the existing ST-whatever display. I feel like a little devil on your left

Re: Stus-List Marine Systems

2014-02-20 Thread Bill Coleman
My wind/speed/depth are old network BG, 0183, not seatalk. The otto is seatalk. But I would also have to have that StructureScan transducer so I could see perfect images of the bottom. This video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlO6naQL0m0 seems to explain a little of what I was wondering

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

2014-02-20 Thread Tim Goodyear
Night mode depends on the app, and yes, I have seen some that do have that. On Feb 20, 2014, at 12:36 PM, Joel Aronson joel.aron...@gmail.com wrote: Michael, I like having the joystick on the E7 in any kind of weather. It is more precise than my finger. I always turn down the

Re: Stus-List Marine Systems

2014-02-20 Thread Paul Baker
A word of caution about the Lowrance HD transducers, I tried one and they basically do not work shooting through the hull. You have to either transom mount, or drill a hole in the boat. The are also an odd shape and do not fit any standard through-hull fitting. I ended up returning the

Re: Stus-List Marine Systems

2014-02-20 Thread Pierre Tremblay
Bill, I have a Zeus Touch 8 and one Triton since last summer. Love it. My wind and speed data comes from a 1988 BG Hornet 4 (even older that Network). I had to install a Hornet-to-NMEA module from Tinley to get the data in NMEA0183 format, than a AT10 for N2K. The data is only updated once per

Re: Stus-List Marine Systems

2014-02-20 Thread Bill Coleman
Yeow, yes, I just looked at the StructureScan, like putting a Brick on the bottom of your boat! They will reduce it to a half inch in a couple years. I have faith. Bill Coleman CC 39 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Paul Baker Sent: Thursday, February

Stus-List Subject: swim ladder for 38 landfall

2014-02-20 Thread Daniel Sheer
I'll send a pic and measurements soon as I get down to the boat, prolly Sunday. If Wally doesn't beat me to it. Dan Pegathy LF38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com

Stus-List Landfall 38 propane locker question

2014-02-20 Thread Daniel Sheer
I replaced my two 5 lb tanks last year with steel. Didn't seem worth the expense to do anything else, and I don't use much propane here in Baltimore. Don't even have a heater. Worse comes to worst, firing up the diesel heats the cabin up pretty quick.  AC is what I need. And fans. In any case,

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

2014-02-20 Thread Rick Brass
Michael; FWIW, I have a Garmin 541 at my helm – not the latest technology by any means. It automatically changes to Garmin’s night mode at local twilight. I have not noticed any reduction of night vision when sailing at night, and in fact have wished I could keep it in the brighter day mode

Re: Stus-List Navigation Devices

2014-02-20 Thread Rick Brass
Rob, Re: Hitting a buoy at 6.5 knots in the fog See COLREGS rule 6. I think of it as the marine equivalent of the Basic Speed Limit in effect for cars in the US - to be able to stop in the assured clear distance ahead From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On