Chartplotters.?
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boating_rob
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I like the Standard Horizon chart plotters if you are looking for a plotter only, The new Garmins look good as well. I have the Raymarine C70 (all that will fit in the dash). Its good for the Radar/Charting but the Charting could be better.
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I've used most all of them. They all work pretty well. The best thing you can do is play with them at the store, see which one you like working with and then get the biggest screen you can afford.
To bad you just missed the last BoatFix plotter deal. That was a great one.
To bad you just missed the last BoatFix plotter deal. That was a great one.
This is a darn good one too. A good buddy has one on his Parker 21; he likes it, I've used it and like it. I'm pretty sure Bob Austin (thataway4) has one too and recommends it (Bob?)
For a little over a half B/U, what's not to like?
George
For a little over a half B/U, what's not to like?
George
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Up until this morning, I would have put in a plug for Navman (of which I have one, and thoroughly like). HOWEVER, this just came over the "wires":
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Brunswick Corporation announced late yesterday that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Brunswick New Technologies’ portable navigation device operations of the Navman brand to MiTAC International Corp.
Based in Taiwan, MiTAC is said to be a leading manufacturer of personal computers, servers and mobile telecommunications devices, according to Brunswick’s release. MiTAC has manufacturing operations in Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China, as well as assembly centers in the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany and Japan. Its products are sold around the world.
“We are pleased to have found a strategic buyer with expertise and technologies central to PND products,” said Dustan E. McCoy, Brunswick chairman and chief executive officer. “We believe such a buyer is more apt to fully appreciate every segment of the business and will be able to focus on this business’ technological expertise, helping it reach its full potential.”
Brunswick announced in April 2006 its decision to pursue the sale of substantially all of its BNT business unit. PND is the second of three main areas of BNT operations to attract buyers recently. Navico International Ltd., based in Norway, recently agreed to buy BNT's marine electronics brands, including MX Marine, Northstar and relevant operations of Navman. Efforts to sell Navman's remaining fleet management operations continue.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Completion of the sale is subject to regulatory approvals.
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Brunswick Corporation announced late yesterday that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Brunswick New Technologies’ portable navigation device operations of the Navman brand to MiTAC International Corp.
Based in Taiwan, MiTAC is said to be a leading manufacturer of personal computers, servers and mobile telecommunications devices, according to Brunswick’s release. MiTAC has manufacturing operations in Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China, as well as assembly centers in the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany and Japan. Its products are sold around the world.
“We are pleased to have found a strategic buyer with expertise and technologies central to PND products,” said Dustan E. McCoy, Brunswick chairman and chief executive officer. “We believe such a buyer is more apt to fully appreciate every segment of the business and will be able to focus on this business’ technological expertise, helping it reach its full potential.”
Brunswick announced in April 2006 its decision to pursue the sale of substantially all of its BNT business unit. PND is the second of three main areas of BNT operations to attract buyers recently. Navico International Ltd., based in Norway, recently agreed to buy BNT's marine electronics brands, including MX Marine, Northstar and relevant operations of Navman. Efforts to sell Navman's remaining fleet management operations continue.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Completion of the sale is subject to regulatory approvals.
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I would check Craig's list too. I nailed a SH plotter plus the Puget Sound charts for $375. Guy didn't have any need for it.
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No one can say waht the future holds, but despite BNT's recent upheavals their Northstar customer service and tech support sectors are still providing excellent service.
I needed a replacement power/data cable for my NS100 VHF so I emailed tech support to find out how to get one. They responded back in a few hours with the part number and the contact for how to order. I spoke to the super friendly order department at 3:30 on Wednesday, and I had the cable the next day at 10:00 AM. I didn't ask for rush delivery. You can't ask for better service.
I needed a replacement power/data cable for my NS100 VHF so I emailed tech support to find out how to get one. They responded back in a few hours with the part number and the contact for how to order. I spoke to the super friendly order department at 3:30 on Wednesday, and I had the cable the next day at 10:00 AM. I didn't ask for rush delivery. You can't ask for better service.
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Oh, and purl (or anyone else),
If Les's offerings don't meet your needs I have a Garmin 198C available w/ internal antenna. I'm upgrading to a new larger Garmin and haven't gotten around to putting it on eBay yet. Works great as a stand-alone GPS plotter.
If Les's offerings don't meet your needs I have a Garmin 198C available w/ internal antenna. I'm upgrading to a new larger Garmin and haven't gotten around to putting it on eBay yet. Works great as a stand-alone GPS plotter.