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Forum: Electrics and electronics 18 February 2005, 22:42
Replies: 2
Views: 1,565
Posted By Michael
I have a Navman 5600. I choose the software...

I have a Navman 5600. I choose the software first, then the plotter to run it on. Excellent kit, great value. Only proviso might be water resistance - mine is in a cabin, so if you are seriously...
Forum: Other stuff 10 August 2004, 22:56
Replies: 37
Views: 5,750
Posted By Michael
"they only last about 5 years" Not true. Check...

"they only last about 5 years"
Not true. Check the specs but the latest Panasonic models for instance have a life of 50,000 hours+ - that's about 14 years watching 10 hours per day.

"having them...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 February 2004, 22:00
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By Michael
Did that. Now what? m.

Did that.

Now what?

m.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 27 January 2004, 22:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,856
Posted By Michael
What do you want a GPS for? The Venture is...

What do you want a GPS for? The Venture is primarily aimed at the orienteering market; the 72 is a sort of upmarket backup mainly aimed at the marine market - for instance you can connect it to an...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 20 January 2004, 23:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,903
Posted By Michael
I have a refurbished garmin 12 for 3 years. Cost...

I have a refurbished garmin 12 for 3 years. Cost me £90 from one of the Web traders. Easy to use, eats batteries (came with rechargeables, but I always keep a spare set of standard alkalines on board...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 20 January 2004, 23:22
Replies: 25
Views: 4,970
Posted By Michael
My 160 Blue loses signal at c12kts - even Ageing...

My 160 Blue loses signal at c12kts - even Ageing Youth could not make a case that that is high speed. However the culprit may be the Airmar transducer rather than the sounder itself. See the thread...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 January 2004, 23:01
Replies: 28
Views: 5,366
Posted By Michael
https://www.howthlifeboat.com/index....wsbody&id=5...

https://www.howthlifeboat.com/index....wsbody&id=5

Good link with a brief but salutory recounting of the story of the 14-man rib. I read on.....the report covers 5 callouts over Easter 2003. The...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 13 January 2004, 22:02
Replies: 17
Views: 3,495
Posted By Michael
Originally quoted by J Walker: Its...

Originally quoted by J Walker:


Its possibly the Airmar transducer that is at fault. A number of Garmin FF users report no problems with older models which used a smaller TDCR than the brick...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 January 2004, 22:08
Replies: 5
Views: 1,403
Posted By Michael
Excel parking - any advice?

I'm going by car on Thursday and Friday. As far as I know the Excel carparks are limited stay - 4 hours max. It looks like I will have to use the park and ride. Any advice from those of you who have...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 12 January 2004, 22:02
Replies: 17
Views: 3,495
Posted By Michael
Don't know the 120 but I'm not impressed with its...

Don't know the 120 but I'm not impressed with its predecessors. Try searching this forum under Garmin - others have had similar problems.

Mike
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 January 2004, 23:34
Replies: 15
Views: 3,133
Posted By Michael
MBM reviewed various types about 12 months ago....

MBM reviewed various types about 12 months ago. From memory most of them did not perform very well. I'll see if I can find it.....

Mike
Forum: Electrics and electronics 09 January 2004, 21:07
Replies: 24
Views: 4,775
Posted By Michael
Although it may work fine now be aware that some...

Although it may work fine now be aware that some moisture will have penetrated the casing, and so critical components are corroding as we write. It will almost certainly fail eventually.

Mike
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 January 2004, 23:18
Replies: 25
Views: 4,018
Posted By Michael
I would have a professional do a complete service...

I would have a professional do a complete service on the engine. That will give you enough time to find out what's required if you wish to maintain it yourself (starting with winterising at the end...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 04 January 2004, 22:56
Replies: 20
Views: 4,484
Posted By Michael
I have a Navman 5600. Good plotter, and I reckon...

I have a Navman 5600. Good plotter, and I reckon C-Map NT is currently the best available. Only proviso - have a good look at the mounting brackets (unless you're flushmounting). On the 5600 the...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 04 January 2004, 22:23
Replies: 34
Views: 6,579
Posted By Michael
As a first option I'm going to get a second...

As a first option I'm going to get a second transducer and mount it inside the hull. If I still have problems I'll try moving the one on the transom to an alternative position(s). Final solution will...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 22 December 2003, 22:49
Replies: 17
Views: 3,209
Posted By Michael
Garmin GPS & plotters - good. :) Garmin...

Garmin GPS & plotters - good. :)

Garmin fishfinders - bad. :mad:


Mike
Forum: Electrics and electronics 22 December 2003, 22:39
Replies: 5
Views: 2,123
Posted By Michael
Found it (I think!). As far as I can see most of...

Found it (I think!). As far as I can see most of these packages are PC-based. The one I saw was Navmaster - tidal stream data is incorporated from Proudman. See www.pcmaritime.co.uk

Boat...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 21 December 2003, 20:54
Replies: 5
Views: 2,123
Posted By Michael
On the weather front (so to speak) have a look at...

On the weather front (so to speak) have a look at www.nowcastinginternational.com

I saw a software demo at a show in the past year that predicted journey times based on local tidal streams etc....
Forum: Electrics and electronics 18 December 2003, 22:16
Replies: 34
Views: 6,579
Posted By Michael
I emailed Garmin tech support. They suggest that...

I emailed Garmin tech support. They suggest that the transducer may be lifting out of the water in rough seas. I cannot say this is never the case, so the next trip will involve a guest driver, a...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 18 December 2003, 21:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,803
Posted By Michael
Don't make your choice based on hardware alone....

Don't make your choice based on hardware alone. Have a look at the software also. C-Map NT is hard to beat.

Have a look at c-map.co.uk - they list compatible plotters.

If your budget allows...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 December 2003, 21:04
Replies: 34
Views: 6,579
Posted By Michael
Not sure......maybe at slow speed the prop wash...

Not sure......maybe at slow speed the prop wash is more likely to hit the transducer than at high speed. At high speed, the transducer would be much lower in the water, and would probably always be...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 12 December 2003, 00:52
Replies: 19
Views: 4,358
Posted By Michael
What about a 3D fishfinder? Pretty useless for...

What about a 3D fishfinder? Pretty useless for fishing, but maybe what you need. I'll check the info I have to hand and post another reply.

Mike
Forum: Electrics and electronics 12 December 2003, 00:45
Replies: 34
Views: 6,579
Posted By Michael
Position looks OK to me. What way does prop...

Position looks OK to me. What way does prop rotate? If clockwise, then it could cause interference. Maybe marknj might have some suggestions??

Are you out there mark??

Mike
Forum: Electrics and electronics 09 December 2003, 23:06
Replies: 34
Views: 6,579
Posted By Michael
Can you post a pic of the transducer? Some of the...

Can you post a pic of the transducer? Some of the other contributors on these forums have had a similar problem - have a search on these forums.

Mike
Forum: Electrics and electronics 08 December 2003, 22:20
Replies: 34
Views: 6,579
Posted By Michael
Very interesting. Looks like some experimentation...

Very interesting. Looks like some experimentation with silicone is called for, as the actress said to the bishop.

Michael
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