On Tue, 09 Oct 2007 06:24:44 -0700, "
wrote:

Hello! This is related to a discussion over at:
http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/showthread.php?t=19458

We are trying to figure out some requirements for a "Multi Purpose
Onboard Computer System".

QUESTION1: How HOT does it really get INSIDE the cabin of a Cruising
Boat, in the Tropics? What's the typical you've experienced? What's
the worst-case??

QUESTION2: If you use computer-based charts on a laptop or other
onboard computer, how much Harddrive space do your charts take up??
(Let's say for a passage, or your typical cruising area)?? How large a
hard drive do you feel you need to be "comfortable" for charts and
your other uses??

Thanks! Please answer here or at the discussion thread on
BoatDesign.net
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Regards, Terry King ...On the South China Sea, in Shekou



I currently have a DELL Inspiron 6000 on board that I have used for
the past 2 years. The computer was purchased with a 50 Gig hard disk
as standard equipment. A set of world c-maps takes up 1.33 Gigs.

When at anchor for any extended period or in a marina we use a canopy
over both the foredeck and areas aft of the mast and I would estimate
that temperature inside the boat seldom reach 100 degrees F. about 8
degrees N.

As an aside, nearly all cruising boats that I meet have a laptop
aboard.

Bruce in Bangkok
(brucepaigeATgmailDOTcom)