[Rhodes22-list] GPS Choice

[Chris Geankoplis]

I Love it when some can talk tecno!  I'm condemned to sail the seas with me
spyglass, leadline and cutlass.  ARRRgh.
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of peter klappert
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 11:45 AM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] GPS Choice


[I've already written most of this message before, but my PC decided to
install an update and restart while I was doing so. This version will be
more hasty.]

When choosing electronics for Aeolia I followed Practical Sailor's ratings
as closely as I could, along with recommendations from the List. Of course
newer models succeed the PS-rated models in no time.

I chose the Garmin 541s rather than the 545s, because when I checked them
out in a West Marine store the enhanced resolution of the latter didn't seem
to justify the enhanced cost. It's mounted on the starboard bulkhead in the
cockpit with an Airmar Model P79 transducer mounted in the laarret. (I think
the sounder was chosen by Stan--I'd have to check my invoices.) I always
remove the 541s when the boat is not in use.

I also got the Garmin 76Cx handheld, which I use a great deal because I find
I can't see the 541s well from the tiller. I plan to add a (removable) fixed
tiller extension, because it's hard to stay on course when using the hiking
stick at the front of the cockpit. Too much wiggle. (I probably need
cataract surgery but I doubt that will make the 541s much easier to use,
what with glare, reflections, fingerprints on the screen, etc.) The real
solution would be either a much larger and more expensive screen or finding
a way to mount the 541s closer to the tiller.

With either of the 541 or 76Cx you'll want (need) to buy the G2 Vision
Cards, but there have been a lot of promotions offering the cards free or
offering rebates. That may mean Garmin is about to release new models.

Two other points: (1) Initially I couldn't seem to configure the 541s to
give me the info I wanted, particularly aids to navigation. Turns out you
only get most of these is you choose "maximum detail." Other elements of set
up strike me as counter-intuitive &/or are not well explained in the owner's
manual, but that's not unusual with hi-tech electronics. The people who
write these manuals should be condemned to using them. (2) I'm not real
happy with the sonar graphics, which are not very precise, particularly when
using the split navigation/sonar screen.

P

BTW: The vhf recommended by Practical Sailor is no longer made by Standard
Horizon. I sent an email to Darrell Nicholson (PS editor), explaining that I
was having an R22 built & following PS's ratings--did he have an opinion on
the best vhf for a pocket cruiser now? His reply started "Great choice of
boat!"



----- Original Message -----
From: "butterchurn" <amazingmisterx at gmail.com>
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 11:53:26 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list]  GPS Choice


I'm looking at getting a GPS for Ozone.  I was wondering about your
recommendations.  I will be needing it on the Great Lakes for the most part.

What do you think about Garmin 76 vs 78 vs 431?

Thanks for the advice ahead of time.
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