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?

Larry Weiss
"...Ever After!"
"a little after..."

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

"Larry Weiss" wrote in message
...
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?

Larry Weiss

When I was looking at units, about 2 years ago, my impression was that the
screen size of the Standard Horizon units was small for the amount of money
they wanted. I ended up buying a Garmin 182C and am very pleased with it.

If you would like to donate it to the Sea Scouts let me know and I'll send
you the mailing address.

--
Sea Scout Ship 12
www.yaintuhere.com/12

"Larry Weiss" wrote in message
...
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?

Larry Weiss
"...Ever After!"
"a little after..."

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

We have a NAVMAN and love it! Uses CMAP-NT+.

Doug
s/v Callista

"Larry Weiss" wrote in message
...
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?

Larry Weiss
"...Ever After!"
"a little after..."

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

Leica MK 40 is a great color plotter and for some reason there are a few
closeouts around priced in the 500 dollar range. I bought one for $495, new but
w/o cables or GPS rcvr. I had a Leica DGPS rcvr/antenna bought on eBay for
$100. I bought the cables and came out with a great daylight readable color
system for about $650. Leica support is not very good, they seem to regard the
marine stuff as a sideline and offer far more online and phone support for
their GPS surverying gear.