In article , wrote:

My old Signets are tired after 31 years. Looking for new ones -
Important - very reliable (never need repairs) - inexpensive - long
lasting. Not important - integrated - networked - laptop connected -
autopilot connected. No racer, geek, dreamer stuff needed.

You don't specify your type of use (weekend cruising, gunk hole
transport, weeks offshore, etc.). Obviously, usage determines function
and recommendation.

But I have a different take than your other respondents.

Buy a Garmin Fortrex 101 (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=260)
and you can save on the cost of getting and installing an inaccurate
speedo. I love this little gem. You can get as geeky as you want. Check
on your course plottings with lat and long readings within 19 feet or so
(and it tells you what accuracy to expect). Set some marks and get a
simple way to adjust to getting on course. If you can wear a watch you
can wear this.

That means you need is a compass (I like the now discontinued wireless,
mast mounted TackTick,
http://www.tacktick.com/2007Tacktick...iew.asp?prod=4)

Digital, no holes on boat, easy to read day or night, no wires. Easily
stored.

Except for the depth sounder, no holes or wires in your gel coat or
boat. And you get more accurate information.

I have not found a very good, affordable depth gauge. I use the wireless
TackTick. I like the lack of wires. But one needs a display,
transmitter, and bracket.

Good luck. More than a quarter century is time for an upgrade. At least
that is what my wife keeps telling me.

harlan

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To respond, obviously drop the "nospan"?