Hey Nathan... If you want more feed back beside what the
folks here might offer... you might consider also posting your
inquiry at the below listed news groups as well:

rec.boats.electronics

rec.boats.cruising

rec.boats

"R.B.E." has some very knowledgeable people that post there
when it comes to maritime "gizmos" and appliance type appli-
cations.

Bill

Channel Islands Harbor
Oxnard, California