On Apr 10, 11:38 pm, Larry wrote:
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SNIP

The coordinated turns in any REASONABLE wind/current/speed situation is
so smooth....no overshoot or undershoot....Ghosts don't oversteer..(c;

Larry
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Larry

Many thanks for your info.

Matt

And then I think it's fair to say, that if you use Raymarine/SeaTalk it is
(depite disadvantages of a propritary standard) extremely easy to
interconnect and at absolutely no extra cost. So if you do; why not
interconnect and get the extra features for free. And true wind is a must,
unless you call yourself 'Wilbur Hubbard' and is satisfied with sloppy
sailing and use your saved energy on being rude to people posting relevant
questions.

Bjarke

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On Apr 10, 11:38 pm, Larry wrote:
wrote in news:1176244717.431800.16850
@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com:

SNIP

The coordinated turns in any REASONABLE wind/current/speed situation is
so smooth....no overshoot or undershoot....Ghosts don't oversteer..(c;

Larry
--

Larry

Many thanks for your info.

Matt

This past winter I thought it would be a great time to upgrade my
dated sailing instruments. I spent many hours researching all the
vendors, and in the end I went with Raymarine. I was so impressed
with the ease of self installation and setup, that I ordered a new
C80, GPS, and Wheel pilot the same night. My "old" (2006) GPS unit is
still in perfect working condition, and I am using it as a backup
now. I was worried about the Seatalk standard at the start, however,
I am a absolutley impressed with the whole system. With the C80, and
the autopilot the both offer NMEA out which will broadcast many of the
Seatalk (not all) sentences to other on board equipment. Although the
instuments cost a bit more than others up front you are getting a well
engineered product, that you should not have to fuss with.

Mike

"mlkress" wrote in news:1176468858.686885.36230
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I was worried about the Seatalk standard at the start, however,
I am a absolutley impressed with the whole system.

I'd just wish they'd drop the wired serial bus nonsense and go BLUETOOTH
with everything on the boat! It's time everything was WIRELESS, even the
sensors in the bilge! The speed log Bluetooth pairs with the log
transducer. The radar scanner Bluetooth pairs with the radome for video
and control.

Same with all the rest....(c;

Larry
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As long as they produce wired instruments for me, then it's fine with me if
you want all the problems with bluetooth.

Bjarke

"Larry" wrote in message
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"mlkress" wrote in
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I was worried about the Seatalk standard at the start, however,
I am a absolutley impressed with the whole system.

I'd just wish they'd drop the wired serial bus nonsense and go BLUETOOTH
with everything on the boat! It's time everything was WIRELESS, even the
sensors in the bilge! The speed log Bluetooth pairs with the log
transducer. The radar scanner Bluetooth pairs with the radome for video
and control.

Same with all the rest....(c;

Larry
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"Bjarke M. Christensen" bjarkeNG@grevestrand_punktum_danmark wrote in
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As long as they produce wired instruments for me, then it's fine with me
if
you want all the problems with bluetooth.

What problems with bluetooth?

Meindert

That my ear-device for my telephone contantly get confused and that my
f...... bluetooth keybord and mouse has to be re-installed every time I
replace the battery. I wish I'd opted for the IR version or cable ....

I btw pulled the wires for my new ST60 log and depth instruments today. 3
hours work and for the next 10 years I know they will *always* be in contact
..... I if they were bluetooth I would have used 2 hours on 12 volt wires
anway. Great investment ...

Bjarke


"Meindert Sprang" wrote in message
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"Bjarke M. Christensen" bjarkeNG@grevestrand_punktum_danmark wrote in
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As long as they produce wired instruments for me, then it's fine with me
if
you want all the problems with bluetooth.

What problems with bluetooth?

Meindert