First Chartplotter - Recommendations?

[nosaj]

New boat has nothing but basic electronics so I’m beginning the arduous task of researching and weighing the options versus what we can afford.

Most sailing will be in a bay with an occasional offshore trip and hopefully some coastal cruising.

i prefer something where the systems can be layered on, weather, radar, etc.

so far I’ve looked at the Raymarines and the Garmins. no particular model as I’m still not up to speed on their capabilities.

Just like to hear some opinions.

Thanks in advance.