I know there has been several of these posts in the past but let me explain....
About 6 years ago, I purchased a 36' cruising sailboat, spent just a ton of money on a unless refit, and looking back, some ... maybe most of it, was just not necessary and in the end, it wasted my time and money. I eventually sold the sailboat about a year and half ago due to the lack of time, kids and work schedule, etc... If I spent less time trying to make the sailboat into something that I really didn't need, I would probably would had more time to sail nd still have her.
So, I recently purchased a SC 31 and planning a trip to bring her to my homeport. I want to install a moderate GPS chart plotter that can fit on a vertical double swing arm from the cabin and extend out into the companionway, as I have a tiller.
I am not looking for any special functions, just a good reliable chart plotter to help navigate on trips and ensure I am not leading into a shallow area, no need for any extensive networking, etc...
Any recommendations in the 5" to 6" range, capable to be mounted on a swing arm and in the $400 to $500 range? (I am not looking for a handheld unit).
In reference to the intro, on my previous 36' sailboat, I purchased and installed a network system, 12" screen, autopilot, connected to my wind indicator, instruments... all in a pod assembly... I think I spent about $3,800 plus a autopilot and not to mention the amount of time on spent designing and installing it. And I only used it to motor out of the marina and back in... My lesson learn from the past.
thanks in advance.
Patrick
About 6 years ago, I purchased a 36' cruising sailboat, spent just a ton of money on a unless refit, and looking back, some ... maybe most of it, was just not necessary and in the end, it wasted my time and money. I eventually sold the sailboat about a year and half ago due to the lack of time, kids and work schedule, etc... If I spent less time trying to make the sailboat into something that I really didn't need, I would probably would had more time to sail nd still have her.
So, I recently purchased a SC 31 and planning a trip to bring her to my homeport. I want to install a moderate GPS chart plotter that can fit on a vertical double swing arm from the cabin and extend out into the companionway, as I have a tiller.
I am not looking for any special functions, just a good reliable chart plotter to help navigate on trips and ensure I am not leading into a shallow area, no need for any extensive networking, etc...
Any recommendations in the 5" to 6" range, capable to be mounted on a swing arm and in the $400 to $500 range? (I am not looking for a handheld unit).
In reference to the intro, on my previous 36' sailboat, I purchased and installed a network system, 12" screen, autopilot, connected to my wind indicator, instruments... all in a pod assembly... I think I spent about $3,800 plus a autopilot and not to mention the amount of time on spent designing and installing it. And I only used it to motor out of the marina and back in... My lesson learn from the past.
thanks in advance.
Patrick