On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 10:31:53 -0500, Larry Weiss
wrote:

Hey folks ... remember me?

Our Simrad CP32 DGPS chart plotter has a permanently mounted internal
battery that died last year. It now thinks its in Fort Lauderdale
whenever we turn it on (wishful thinking perhaps?) and it takes about
ten minutes before it gets disappointed and figures out where we really
are. Battery replacement requires a return to Simrad and a hundred
bucks plus shipping (although I've been considering doing it myself).
So I'm thinking that, since I'm frustrated with the monochrome screen
anyway, and it does not have WAAS (although it does receive
differential) maybe its time for a new GPS chartplotter.

The Standard Horizon units have definitely caught my eye. Our VHF is a
Standard Horizon and it is definitely first class. The prices certainly
seem right. The screens seem to refresh quickly. Looks like they're
easy to program and visible in sunlight. Local boat show is this
weekend and there are deals to be had. Wondering if anyone's had
experience with Standard Horizon GPS chart plotters - good or bad? Any
other recommendations?

There are a ton of folks who have the Standard GPS charting GPS around
my neck of the woods and they like them a lot - I haven't heard very
many complaints about them. The couple of times I've been out on
boats with them installed I haven't noticed anything unusual.

The only complaint I've heard is that the user interface is less than
optimal, but them my Raymarine units are less than optimal - it
depends on how you manage the information.

ps: Anyone interested in the Simrad? (It is a good unit really - will
work fine with a new battery)

You giving it away? :)

Later,

Tom.