[Rhodes22-list] Electronics Advice

[Hank]

Todd,
 Assuming a boat speed of 4 knots, you won't e able to react quick enough 
off a a depth guage to avoid hitting something that appears that suddenly. 
The depth guage should warn you of increasing shallowness, not an instant 
shallowness. In this regard, location of the transducer is not that 
critical.
 Hank

 On 9/11/05, Todd Zumach <zoomerzx at gmail.com> wrote: 
> 
> My 86 R22 has the compass mounted on a board that slides into the grooves
> for the companion way hatch. The board with compass attached stores in the
> drawer under the settee when not in use. I sail on an inland lake so a
> compass is not critical. I do like having the knot meter (installed on
> starboard side stern cabin wall. The only problem with that location is my
> wife blocks the display when she is relaxing with your back against the
> cabin wall.
> 
> I have a depth finder that I plan on installing this winter. The display
> will be placed on the same board as the compass. I will try to locate the
> sensor head as far forward as possible and I plan on using silicon 
> adhesive
> to hold it in place. A stern mounted sensor with only tell you what you
> already hit.
> 
> Todd Zumach
> Phillips, WI
> 
> On 9/11/05, Bradley, David <david.bradley at sap.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Hello, all. Do you have any advice for me on compass and electronics
> > choices? I am completing the specs for a new R-22, and am considering
> > having a compass and dual depth/speed meter installed.
> >
> > Thru-hull or transom mount transducer? Any favorite/worst brands?
> > Anybody tried a secondary display near the tiller/stern area?
> >
> > Practical sailor recommends the Ritchie Navigator compass. But it seems
> > like a very large hole to drill in a nice new bulkhead...
> >
> > Thanks for any advice you can share.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
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