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Since I've found this forum, I've seen we have everyone from the hardcore lobsterman, to the simple Downeast Style Enthusiast, and everything in between.
Some people here use their boats strictly for leasure, and of course there are some here who depend on their electronics to make a living onboard.
I figured it might be fun to get an idea on what people here use for Chartplotting, Radar, Echo Sounders, Autopilots, VHF Radios, AIS, Weather Cast, anything.
I'd also love to know what kind of boat you have, or boats, for you really lucky bastards out there, what kind of engine power you've got under the deck, and what you've got hooked up at the helm.
If there are certain pro's and con's on some of the equipment, I'd love to hear about it. If there are certain quirks or issues, I might be able to even help. I just want to get to know as many people here as possible, and considering I'm an electronics tech, I really would like to know what people are using up there and what suggestions people might have that may or may not exist in the world of marine electronics. I'm looking forward to reading what you all have to say, and I promise not to make fun of anyone who doesn't use anything but a compass and an old flasher. Those are the people who I envy the most.
I'll be watching, so fire away! Thanks in advance for indulging me, fellas and gals. It's part of being a nerd without a boat to call my own. Go figure, you've all been there before I'm sure. :ugeek:
Some people here use their boats strictly for leasure, and of course there are some here who depend on their electronics to make a living onboard.
I figured it might be fun to get an idea on what people here use for Chartplotting, Radar, Echo Sounders, Autopilots, VHF Radios, AIS, Weather Cast, anything.
I'd also love to know what kind of boat you have, or boats, for you really lucky bastards out there, what kind of engine power you've got under the deck, and what you've got hooked up at the helm.
If there are certain pro's and con's on some of the equipment, I'd love to hear about it. If there are certain quirks or issues, I might be able to even help. I just want to get to know as many people here as possible, and considering I'm an electronics tech, I really would like to know what people are using up there and what suggestions people might have that may or may not exist in the world of marine electronics. I'm looking forward to reading what you all have to say, and I promise not to make fun of anyone who doesn't use anything but a compass and an old flasher. Those are the people who I envy the most.
I'll be watching, so fire away! Thanks in advance for indulging me, fellas and gals. It's part of being a nerd without a boat to call my own. Go figure, you've all been there before I'm sure. :ugeek: