On Oct 9, 8:24 am, " 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


My experience on a boat in the tropics is simply that it does not get
any hotter than summer at home without air-conditioning. Actually, in
most cases, not uncomfortable at all. As for the computer, any laptop
is more than able to handle it. Unless you get a laptop manufactured
to military specs (Panasonic Toughbook $$$), figure on replacing it
every few years (but then you'd probably replace it every few years
anyway!) Keep all your charts and other important programs on disk
and keep a system recovery/backup disk as well.