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2020-03-19 Thread Andrew Burton via CnC-List
David, I upgraded my instruments on both Peregrine, my C 40, and Masquerade and have been very glad I did. The quality and the amount of information on the new gear available is terrific and considerable. I use my radar and AIS all the time. On Peregrine, I used the old Raymarine instruments

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2020-03-19 Thread Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List
Half Magic 1983 35 Landfall Padanaram, MA From: CnC-List On Behalf Of David Risch via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 7:35 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: David Risch Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics Question... Edd, Always the pragmatic…I hope you kids are having fun “down

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2020-03-19 Thread Edd Schillay via CnC-List
c-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>> On Behalf Of Edd Schillay via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 7:21 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Edd Schillay mailto:e...@schillay.com>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics Question... David, Totally worth it

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2020-03-18 Thread David Risch via CnC-List
:21 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Edd Schillay Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics Question... David, Totally worth it. Always fun to overcome challenges installing new equipment. And you’ll appreciate it forever. Plus it’ll keep ya busy during the whole coronavirus thing. All the best, Edd

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2020-03-18 Thread Edd Schillay via CnC-List
David, Totally worth it. Always fun to overcome challenges installing new equipment. And you’ll appreciate it forever. Plus it’ll keep ya busy during the whole coronavirus thing. All the best, Edd ———- Edd M. Schillay Captain of the “Starship Enterprise” C 37+ | Sail No.:

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2020-03-18 Thread David Risch via CnC-List
I use my very old school radar, once, maybe twice a year. Needing a chartplotter?...same. Have Garmin GPS to a repeater and an iPad and phone with navigation software. Have an opportunity to pick up a Raytheon L760 plotter and RL760 Radar for peanuts. I was wondering is it worth the

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2019-02-24 Thread G Collins via CnC-List
Ebay would work well for selling that gear, I did it with some old electronics and it was surprisingly lucrative. Graham Collins Secret Plans C 35-III #11 On 2019-02-23 6:04 p.m., svrebeccaleah via CnC-List wrote: I am upgrading my electronics and need to get rid of my old stuff. Furuno 1720

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2019-02-23 Thread svrebeccaleah via CnC-List
I am upgrading my electronics and need to get rid of my old stuff. Furuno 1720 radar display and dome no cableGarmin 4208 plotterGarmin 3205 plotterWatchmate ais display, needs an ais reciever.Garmin network hubGarmin GSD 22 Datamarine link 5000 wind, speed,depthDatamarine 5000.Datamarine wind

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2016-05-05 Thread William Walker via CnC-List
Yeh, spell checker strikes again. Bill Walker On May 5, 2016 7:46 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List wrote:Thanks, Bill!  BTW, I think your spell-checker may have had some fun with your post; to be clear, I did NOT sell Bill a chef radio, nor do I know what one is.  

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2016-05-05 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Thanks, Bill! BTW, I think your spell-checker may have had some fun with your post; to be clear, I did NOT sell Bill a chef radio, nor do I know what one is. :^) Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( > On May 5, 2016, at 6:33 PM,

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2016-05-05 Thread wwadjourn
Just received my new standard horizon a is chef radio and ram Mic from Fred Street.   Don't know why any of us would buy through anyone else.  Bill WalkerCnC 36pentwater, mi Sent from my LG G Pad F™ 8.0, an AT 4G LTE tablet___ This list is supported

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2016-05-02 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics installation I like it as a buyer, but as a seller it can have issues. You can read about vendors with multiple thousands of dollars locked up in disputes they can’t do much about. So…….your favorite vendor may have a good reason to pass on it ;) Joe Coquina

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2016-05-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 11:33 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Danny Haughey Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics installation Yep I'm aware of that. It is paypal credit to be more specific. I've been using PayPal for MANY years and have not had

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2016-05-02 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
paid for via PayPal J *From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Danny Haughey via CnC-List *Sent:* Monday, May 02, 2016 09:30 *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Danny Haughey *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Electronics installation Hi Fred, I have not asked them to be honest

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2016-05-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
a CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 09:30 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Danny Haughey Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics installation Hi Fred, I have not asked them to be honest. probably not but, I'll reach out to them too. The cinching factor on choosing the vendor was that I could pay over

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2016-05-02 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
Hi Fred, I have not asked them to be honest. probably not but, I'll reach out to them too. The cinching factor on choosing the vendor was that I could pay over 6 months interest free through PayPal. It gave me some breathing room financially. Otherwise it would have been a no brainer to

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2016-05-02 Thread Edd Schillay via CnC-List
Fred, Would you mind if I shared the diagram you sent me? 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 On May 2, 2016, at 9:12 AM, Frederick G Street via

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2016-05-02 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Danny — is the vendor you purchased the gear from offering any support on design/install…? :^) — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( > On May 2, 2016, at 5:43 AM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List > wrote: >

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2016-05-02 Thread Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List
My only thought on running any helm mounted electronics is to avoid external wiring at all costs. When someone loses their balance walking around the helm in a seaway or even at anchor, they will grab the first available "thing" to keep from falling. If the "thing" is a loose wire or is

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2016-05-02 Thread Bradley Lumgair via CnC-List
And yes the AP is controllable through the MFD Brad "Pulse" I'd rather be sailing ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are

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2016-05-02 Thread Bradley Lumgair via CnC-List
I mounted my AP control next the companionway, on the cabin bulkhead, I use it when tacking singlehanded. Brad "Pulse" I'd rather be sailing ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help

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2016-05-02 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
There are two places where you'll find that you want to be able to operate the AP. First is directly at the helm. The MFD should satisfy that need. The second place is one that is convenient if you decide to singlehand the boat. Something close to the main sheet trimmers position. When I tack

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2016-05-02 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
Danny, About to do this again. The AP control does not need to be in your face but needs to be within arm's reach. Consider a swiveling pod for the plotter unless you always steer from behind the helm. Personally, I don't like a big pod with a lot of instruments. I'm not a pilot. This time I

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2016-05-02 Thread Bradley Lumgair via CnC-List
There are a few diagrams available on the Raymarine website www.raymarine.com/view/?id=5080 Here is a sample. Brad I'd rather be sailing ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay

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2016-05-02 Thread Bradley Lumgair via CnC-List
Did much the same last year, without radar, the "backbone" cable and the terminal blocks make it easy. You need to run separate fused power to the backbone, the mfd, and to the autopilot. IIRC you need to run a heavy ground from the AP computer back to your main ground. There are adapter cables

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2016-05-02 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
Hello all, I'm about to start installing some electronics. All raymarine. I got the radar/chart plotter combo and a ev200 below deck auto pilot. The boat already has raymarine wind,speed,depth instruments that were installed last summer. Is hoping I could get some advice on layout and

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2015-11-04 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
To any lister who’s thinking about updating or adding electronics, my vendor’s “virtual showroom sale” started today. They’ve got additional savings off the already-great pricing I can offer to my friends here on the list; like an additional $50 off Raymarine chartplotters like the new eS75.

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2015-08-14 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
...@svpaws.net Subject: Stus-List Electronics Upgrade Reluctantly I’ve yielded to the logic and will be adding both a knot meter and dedicated radar/chart plotter.  Fred - The Nobeltec radar product was interesting but I couldn’t get past the dedicated wifi network (or two wifi networks) Kudos

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2015-08-14 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
yes I have the st 60 pack wind, speed and depth all tied together by seatalk...the old system seems very simple but the algorithms used to resolve the input vectors seem to give good numbers considering that calibrating boat speed readings to be accurate on both tacks goes...I have checked my

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2015-08-13 Thread Michael Brown via CnC-List
comes from the fluxgate compass ( usually connected to the Autohelm ). Michael Brown Windburn CC 30-1 Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:24:55 -0300 From: Ken Heaton kenhea...@gmail.com To: cnc-list cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics upgrade Message-ID

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2015-08-13 Thread Michael Brown via CnC-List
guessing at a heading, sail and sail trim helps. Winning by 68 seconds on a 27 hours race - priceless  ;-) Mike Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 12:48:02 -0300 From: dwight veinot dwight...@gmail.com To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics upgrade Message-ID

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2015-08-13 Thread Michael Brown via CnC-List
. In my setup I did not connect the power lead between the Seatalk bus and the converter. Michael Brown Windburn CC 30-1 Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 17:30:03 -0400 From: PME dre...@gmail.com To: CnClist cnc-list@cnc-list.com, Michael Brown m...@tkg.ca Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics upgrade

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2015-08-13 Thread John Pennie via CnC-List
Reluctantly I’ve yielded to the logic and will be adding both a knot meter and dedicated radar/chart plotter. Fred - The Nobeltec radar product was interesting but I couldn’t get past the dedicated wifi network (or two wifi networks) Kudos to whoever first mentioned the need for the knot

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2015-08-13 Thread PME via CnC-List
Johanna Rose Carrabelle, FL On Aug 13, 2015, at 4:05 PM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 12:30:38 -0400 From: Michael Brown m...@tkg.ca mailto:m...@tkg.ca To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics upgrade Message

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2015-08-13 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Dwight — do you also have an ST60 Speed in the system? If so (and I expect you probably do…), that’s how your wind instrument can calculate TWA and TWS. Otherwise you’re stuck with just AWA and AWS. Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 CC Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI On Aug 13,

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2015-08-13 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
). Michael Brown Windburn CC 30-1 Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:24:55 -0300 From: Ken Heaton kenhea...@gmail.com To: cnc-list cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics upgrade Message-ID: CAAbfP6QiGDUfVKUJ7_q4WOE=OUVDP=jcu7q3ppcs9b_zj-y...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain

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2015-08-12 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Ken — your autopilot should be sending “fast” (10 Hz) heading info over its NMEA0183 interface; the NMEA0183 data can be converted into NMEA2000 using something like the Actisense NGW-1-STNG: http://www.actisense.com/products/nmea-2000/ngw-1/ngw-1.html

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2015-08-12 Thread Ken Heaton via CnC-List
Sorry Fred, I wasn't clear. I was referring to the true wind display on a Raymatine i60 Wind. Raymarine Tech online says it needs a source of heading (and speed through the water which it gets from the i50 Speed already installed) to be able to display true wind? What are possible sources for

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2015-08-12 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Ken — let’s not confuse True Wind Direction with True Wind Angle. Yes, you would need heading info for true wind direction; but true wind angle is referenced to the bow of the boat. The True Wind vectors that display on the Raymarine chartplotters are, I believe, just TWA referenced to COG

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2015-08-12 Thread Michael Brown via CnC-List
shape for free. I suppose that is the case for most of us. Michael Brown Windburn CC 30-1 Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 14:11:56 -0400 From: Andrew Burton a.burton.sai...@gmail.com To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics upgrade Message-ID

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2015-08-12 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Hi, Don — looking at the ST2000+ manual, there is only NMEA018 INPUT; no output. The heading info may be on the SeaTalk bus (you’d need to ask Raymarine to confirm); but you’d need to convert that to NMEA2000/SeaTalkNG in order to use it with the i50/i60/i70 instruments. The Raymarine

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2015-08-12 Thread D Harben via CnC-List
Hi Fred, hmmm Will a Raymarine tiller pilot St2000+ also provide heading ... assuming no other magnetic to list after? Don V34 Life On Aug 12, 2015, at 12:34 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: your autopilot should be sending “fast” (10 Hz) heading info over

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2015-08-11 Thread Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List
Pass through many bridges but the only thing that causes my autopilot to get crazy is when my cell phone is next to it. Curious about a handheld. Will try that. On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 9:10 AM D Harben via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: ... Argh yes! I carry a VHF/DSC/GPS and knife on me

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2015-08-11 Thread Jim Reinardy via CnC-List
[mailto:jfriv...@us.ibm.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 8:26 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: firewa...@reinardy.us Subject: Stus-List Electronics upgrade My Zeus2 uses COG from the integrated GPS. I don't have a magnetic compass feed but do I have TWD, VMG to Wind and Marker et all working

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2015-08-11 Thread Jim Reinardy via CnC-List
When I put in my BG system I was surprised to figure out that not only did it need a knot meter for TWD, it wanted a compass transducer as well. The Zeus units won't use their internal COG data for the boat heading let alone speed. One other note about iPads. I recently chartered an older boat

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2015-08-11 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Not too many listers chiming in on this topic. Anyone? Is everyone else out sailing? Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 CC Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI On Aug 10, 2015, at 12:17 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: John — like most Furuno gear, I

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2015-08-11 Thread D Harben via CnC-List
I enjoy sailing by what I see wind doing and anticipating the changes coming by observing water, clouds and shorelines. When I have raced with wind instruments I have found them useful to backup and verify my thinking but not as a primary tool. I am wondering about an accurate flu gate compass

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2015-08-11 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
the electronics goes down. And they will. At the worst possible time. David F. Risch 1980-40-2 (401) 419-4650 (cell) -- Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:30:34 -0400 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics upgrade From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com CC

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2015-08-11 Thread D Harben via CnC-List
I am following closely! I have been giving Signet antiques TLC, while using an iPad Air in a LifeProof case. The iPad has navionics chart plotting, AIS over cell etc etc etc. My iPhone 5 carries the identical software and settings as backup. The downside is keeping waterproof power is

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2015-08-11 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Truly. As I found out last year when passing through a bridge. Some magnetic interference probably caused by cables crossing the channel caused my wheel pilot to turn sharply to port. Had I not quickly disengaged it, it could have been ugly. Dennis C. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 11, 2015,

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2015-08-11 Thread Dave Godwin via CnC-List
Sanding. Not sailing... I'm in agreement with dedicated marine units with iPad-like devices as additional sources of info. Will be segregating electronics when rebuild projects nears the end. Of course at my present rate of work most instruments will use virtual reality outputs... Dave 1982

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2015-08-11 Thread Knowles Rich via CnC-List
Nuttin’ to sail, so I’ll chuck my two cents in. You are correct, Fred. I ran my old Furuno CRT radar for 18 years, and it’s still going strong with the new owner, never let me down, and never tried to jump overboard as phones and pads sometimes do. I find that laptops are excessive power

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2015-08-11 Thread D Harben via CnC-List
... Argh yes! I carry a VHF/DSC/GPS and knife on me as I single hand... however ... Getting close to the Raymarine 2000+ causes it to lust after them ... Don V34 NCYC On Aug 11, 2015, at 11:56 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: magnetic interference probably caused by

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2015-08-11 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
Don, Congrats! I don't have the latest OS on my plotter, but the Ray app. drops in and out on my boat. I'd want wind before radar, but we don't have fog on the Chesapeake. Joel On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 11:32 AM, D Harben via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I am following closely! I

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2015-08-11 Thread David via CnC-List
all the electronics goes down. And they will. At the worst possible time. David F. Risch 1980-40-2 (401) 419-4650 (cell) Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:30:34 -0400 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics upgrade From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com CC: joel.aron...@gmail.com Fred

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2015-08-11 Thread John Pennie via CnC-List
Curious what your experience has been re power and bad weather. The reasoning behind using an iPad as opposed to a purpose built plotter is that the iPad will be aboard regardless. It’s the plotter that is the extra piece. Again, keep in mind this is assuming a waterproof iPad case and mount

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2015-08-11 Thread John Pennie via CnC-List
Fred - agree on the dome itself just curious on the reliability of the router. Also, I would think the dedicated Furuno network is a nuisance at best. John On Aug 11, 2015, at 11:18 AM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Not too many listers chiming in on

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2015-08-11 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
John, the biggest problem with the IPad is keeping it charged. A waterproof case is not waterproof if there is a wire dangling out of it (unless I bought the wrong case). Be sure you have a 2.4 amp socket- most are 2.1 amps. Carry extra charging cables. Salt air rusts them out in no time!

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2015-08-11 Thread John Pennie via CnC-List
Interesting comment - thanks. Curious if that is still the case. John On Aug 11, 2015, at 1:58 PM, Michael Brown via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I wouldn't install a knot meter - Gps is fine No idea with the newer i50/60/70 series, but the older Raymarine wind instruments

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2015-08-11 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Michael — you’re correct, you need boat speed through the water to calculate TWA and TWS from the AWA and AWS you get from the masthead wind transducer. I’ve not seen it calculated using GPS SOG. And you definitely need to be able to compare boat speed and heading with SOG/COG to calculate

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2015-08-11 Thread Daniel Sheer via CnC-List
So here's another 2 cents. My Garmin chartplotter has not yet lost a GPS signal. My smartphones (Androids all) do, when the clouds get real thick. Such is the value of the antenna. I was extremely thankful for the chartplotter going into Woods Hole in pea soup. That said, the charts on my

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2015-08-11 Thread Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List
Rivard 1990 34+ Take Five Lake Lanier, GA Message: 7 Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 23:00:54 + From: Jim Reinardy firewa...@reinardy.us To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com, cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics upgrade Message-ID: bay403-eas27154901d38c43b29663c35a1...@phx.gbl Content-Type

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2015-08-11 Thread Ken Heaton via CnC-List
I'm pretty sure the Raymarine Wind needs course from an outside source to display True Wind. The source of course info could be an autopilot or other compass in the system. I'm sure Fred can confirm that. Ken H. On 11 August 2015 at 20:00, Jim Reinardy via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com

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2015-08-10 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
John — like most Furuno gear, I imagine the black-box radar is pretty reliable. My concern is with the other gear needed to use it. If you’re going to spend that much on buying and installing a system, you want it to work when you need it. And that’s generally when conditions are bad; which

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2015-08-09 Thread John Pennie via CnC-List
The basic electronics (bg h1000 system) on Paws have been a challenge since I first got her. Intermittent failures at the start of each season. Now depth has failed and of all things it appears to be the transducer. I'm debating modernizing. Please tell me if I'm crazy. A little

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2015-08-09 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Hi, John. No, you’re not crazy; just be careful with mixing and matching equipment from different vendors. And as long as you’re putting in modern electronics, there’s no reason I can think of to NOT integrate all of them together; you get benefits like autopilot steering to wind angle or to

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2015-08-09 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Since Fred the technical expert inquired as to what others would recommend. Here goes. Before getting into it though i have to say that everything Fred said is spot on if you're going to upgrade and do it right. There are a lot of good reasons to have everything talk to one another AND for

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2015-08-09 Thread John Pennie via CnC-List
Thanks for the input. Fred - my thoughts on the iPad dependent issue (and I fully understand your point), this all assumes a semi-permanent iPad installation with built in charging. Beyond that you have your spare iPad, smart phone, pc in the cabin, etc. Very interesting thought on the VHF

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2015-03-07 Thread John Bousfield via CnC-List
','cnc-list@cnc-list.com'); cnc-list@cnc-list.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com'); *Envoyé le :* vendredi 6 mars 2015 8h12 *Objet :* Stus-List Electronics update Hi All, Great info being passed around. We are upgrading our instruments and have a few questions. 1. Our

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2015-03-06 Thread Pierre Tremblay via CnC-List
Envoyé le : vendredi 6 mars 2015 8h12 Objet : Stus-List Electronics update Hi All,Great info being passed around. We are upgrading our instruments and have a few questions. 1. Our depth transducer is located +/_ 2 feet on center line behind the keel. Is this the normal location? 2. Has any

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2015-03-06 Thread Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List
You want the transducer somewhere where it will not be affected by turbulence. Most depth and speed transducers are ahead of the keel and as close to the centerline as practical, for that reason. Bill Bina On 3/6/2015 8:12 AM, John Bousfield via CnC-List wrote: Hi All, Great info being

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2015-03-06 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Ranges a bit by area but somewhere around 132 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of John Bousfield via CnC-List Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 9:13 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Electronics update Hi All, Great info being passed around. We

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2015-03-06 Thread Gary Russell via CnC-List
I use the Questus backstay mount with no problems. It is pricey, though. The PHRF varies depending on your location. Most local PHRF organizations have a web site that you can look for the PHRF of similar boats. Gary S/V Expresso CC 35 Mk II East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~_/)~~ On Fri,

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2015-03-06 Thread David via CnC-List
Ours, as I though most were, is head of the keel. We went from a pole to a Questus. Much cleaner look and works great. David F. Risch (401) 419-4650 (cell) Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2015 08:12:51 -0500 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Electronics update From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Hi

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2015-03-06 Thread John Bousfield via CnC-List
Hi All, Great info being passed around. We are upgrading our instruments and have a few questions. 1. Our depth transducer is located +/_ 2 feet on center line behind the keel. Is this the normal location? 2. Has any on change the spreader and mast head lights to LEDs, and what brand would you

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2015-03-06 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Under only about 8 inches of snow. - Original Message - From: Gary Russell via CnC-List To: John Bousfield ; CC List Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 8:19 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics update I use the Questus backstay mount with no problems. It is pricey, though

Re: Stus-List Electronics update

2015-03-06 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
, 2015 12:37 PM *To:* Gary Russell; cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Electronics update There is a national database of PHRF ratings, giving the highest, lowest, and average for each boat. I don't think it has 'stock' boats only, meaning the range could include modifications

Re: Stus-List Electronics update

2015-03-06 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Of Gary Nylander via CnC-List Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 12:37 PM To: Gary Russell; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics update There is a national database of PHRF ratings, giving the highest, lowest, and average for each boat. I don't think it has 'stock' boats only

Re: Stus-List Electronics deals?

2015-02-18 Thread Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List
Thanks all. I guess my mistake was looking at Canadian sites... and not reading the rebate form carefully! I've purchased from Defender in the past and it's usually worked out but with the exchange rate being what it is at the moment I didn't really consider it. Pierre, I didn't know about

Re: Stus-List Electronics deals?

2015-02-18 Thread prf680 via CnC-List
...@gmail.com,cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics deals? Check into Raymarine they have a rebate program right now. I was going with Garmin, but now think I will go with Raymarine On Wed, Feb 18, 2015 at 9:42 AM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi All, Last

Stus-List Electronics deals?

2015-02-18 Thread Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List
Hi All, Last year BG had a promo/rebate on their wind/speed/depth package where they offered a free display with the purchase of the kit. That was a good deal and I would have taken advantage of it then but other priorities won out. Right now, it looks like BG is only offering a $100 rebate on

Re: Stus-List Electronics deals?

2015-02-18 Thread John Bousfield via CnC-List
Check into Raymarine they have a rebate program right now. I was going with Garmin, but now think I will go with Raymarine On Wed, Feb 18, 2015 at 9:42 AM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi All, Last year BG had a promo/rebate on their wind/speed/depth package where

Re: Stus-List Electronics deals?

2015-02-18 Thread Pierre Tremblay via CnC-List
will be available only on the Garmin display. Pierre Tremblay Avalanche #54988 CC38-3 WK, hull #76 De : Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com À : cnc-list@cnc-list.com cnc-list@cnc-list.com Envoyé le : mercredi 18 février 2015 9h42 Objet : Stus-List Electronics deals? Hi All, Last

Re: Stus-List Electronics deals?

2015-02-18 Thread Paul Fountain via CnC-List
...@gmail.com,cnc-list@cnc-list.commailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics deals? Check into Raymarine they have a rebate program right now. I was going with Garmin, but now think I will go with Raymarine On Wed, Feb 18, 2015 at 9:42 AM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc

Re: Stus-List Electronics - was Re: Setting GPS Waypoints

2014-01-21 Thread Marek Dziedzic
) and GalaxyTab (Samsung) being the notable examples) now we can close the barn doors (:-) Marek -- Message: 4 Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 15:17:59 -0500 From: Rick Brass rickbr...@earthlink.net To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics - was Re: Setting GPS

Re: Stus-List Electronics - was Re: Setting GPS Waypoints

2014-01-20 Thread Marek Dziedzic
...@earthlink.net To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics - was Re: Setting GPS Waypoints Message-ID: 02a801cf1580$07041920$150c4b60$@net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii It's probably moot to say it at this point (I've been away for the past few days and not doing e mail

Re: Stus-List Electronics - was Re: Setting GPS Waypoints

2014-01-20 Thread Rick Brass
for the iPad. Rick Brass From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 12:38 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics - was Re: Setting GPS Waypoints It is an “Apple thing”. The E911

Re: Stus-List Electronics - was Re: Setting GPS Waypoints

2014-01-20 Thread Dr. Mark Bodnar
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 12:38 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics - was Re: Setting GPS Waypoints It is an Apple

Re: Stus-List Electronics - was Re: Setting GPS Waypoints

2014-01-20 Thread Don Newman
, 2014 12:38 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics - was Re: Setting GPS Waypoints It is an “Apple thing”. The E911 regulations required only that if you can make a call, the 911 operator could locate you. This means that if you have a cellular connection (e.g

Re: Stus-List Electronics GPS - now lightning

2014-01-19 Thread Rich Knowles
Head in oven? Rich On Jan 19, 2014, at 1:21, Wally Bryant w...@wbryant.com wrote: I still put a laptop, portable VHF and GPS in the oven when lightning is nearby, but have never been hit. I sleep with my head two feet away from the mast, so if I actually get hit with lightning I

Re: Stus-List Electronics - was Re: Setting GPS Waypoints

2014-01-19 Thread Rick Brass
the NSA could better monitor our various subversive activities. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jim Reinardy Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 10:29 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics - was Re: Setting GPS Waypoints Rich, It's

Re: Stus-List Electronics GPS

2014-01-18 Thread Ken Heaton
-- *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Jim Watts *Sent:* January 17, 2014 11:20 AM *To:* 1 CnC List *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Electronics GPS It was also courtesy of me, yesterday. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 17 January 2014 06

Re: Stus-List Electronics GPS - now lightning

2014-01-18 Thread Wally Bryant
I still put a laptop, portable VHF and GPS in the oven when lightning is nearby, but have never been hit. I sleep with my head two feet away from the mast, so if I actually get hit with lightning I probably won't ever know if the oven trick worked. Joe wrote: The oven-as-Faraday-cage urban

Re: Stus-List Electronics GPS - now lightning

2014-01-18 Thread Josh Muckley
Joe, What do you think/know about bonding strips. Do we need them? Josh On Jan 17, 2014 10:31 AM, Della Barba, Joe joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov wrote: The oven-as-Faraday-cage urban legend has been around a long time. It * *might** work, but having been in the repair biz and having worked on a

Stus-List Electronics GPS

2014-01-17 Thread Ben
One thing to bear in mind when choosing navigation instruments. If you get hit by lightning, every electronic gadget you have on board will be fried even if it is not plugged into anything. Thus you will want old fashion alternatives including a sextant if you are offshore. One way to save a

Re: Stus-List Electronics GPS

2014-01-17 Thread Andrew Burton
What about watches, Ben? I always used to keep a casio digital watch in my sextant box. But it occurs to me that it might be toast, too, in the event of a lightning strike. Andy CC 40 Peregrine On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 9:38 AM, Ben sutton...@gmail.com wrote: One thing to bear in mind when

Re: Stus-List Electronics GPS

2014-01-17 Thread Jim Watts
It was also courtesy of me, yesterday. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 17 January 2014 06:38, Ben sutton...@gmail.com wrote: One thing to bear in mind when choosing navigation instruments. If you get hit by lightning, every electronic gadget you have on board will be

Re: Stus-List Electronics GPS

2014-01-17 Thread dwight
-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jim Watts Sent: January 17, 2014 11:20 AM To: 1 CnC List Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics GPS It was also courtesy of me, yesterday. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 17 January 2014 06:38, Ben sutton...@gmail.com wrote: One

Re: Stus-List Electronics GPS

2014-01-17 Thread Jim Watts
*To:* 1 CnC List *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Electronics GPS It was also courtesy of me, yesterday. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 17 January 2014 06:38, Ben sutton...@gmail.com wrote: One thing to bear in mind when choosing navigation instruments. If you get

Re: Stus-List Electronics GPS - now lightning

2014-01-17 Thread Della Barba, Joe
The oven-as-Faraday-cage urban legend has been around a long time. It *might* work, but having been in the repair biz and having worked on a ton of lightning damaged boats, I would NOT COUNT ON IT. The damage can be incredibly variable and random. I had lightning blow my VHF antenna off and not

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