WHAT'S YOUR OPINION

windthief · 24-01-2006, 14:20

Ok so during these fine winter months Windthief is getting some heavy refits. Deck paint being one, while doing this the under dodger dash(gauge cluster) is being updated. I have sourced out some replacements by Raymarine my old Signet stuff is not working so well. Here's my list tell me if you have had any good or bad times with this gear. Second hand experience is ok.

First off the tiller(Windthief has an 11,000lb displacement)
Ramarine ST4000 with the A12006 auto pilot

Second Raymarine ST60 Tridata with thru hull T22050
features depth, speed, and temp. in addition to other stuff

Third Raymarine ST60 Club house wind system with A22016 windex

anything?

1st http://www.marinedeal.com/product_p/-c13476.htm

2nd http://www.marinedeal.com/product_p/-c13475.htm

3rd http://www.marinedeal.com/product_p/wa22016.htm

NOTE: I won't be buying from this company

windthief · 24-01-2006, 18:10

Really no one has used this gear before? Maybe I shouldn't drop the money on this brand and look at another. Any suggestions?

CaptainK · 24-01-2006, 19:11

Sorry Brad.

But, I did see them online at marine equipment websites only!!

24-01-2006, 19:11

A friend of mine made the same change, and has had no complaints. He gave me all the Signet units, but no transducers, sooo... Yes, I can recommend the units, and if you want to get rid of any of the signet parts, I am interested.
I would add that the Raymarine 4000 is a bit finiky until you get it dialed in. Once you get it dialed in, it will steer great in all conditions.

irwinsailor · 24-01-2006, 19:43

I have some raytrheon and raymarine items on my boat and I like them. My autopilot is dying and must be replaced after 23 years. It will be raymarine that replaces the old autohelm.

Jentine · 24-01-2006, 19:59

Raytheon and Raymarine electronics are all I will ever use. I have had no problems with any of their equipment. I have used the wind, tridata, VHF, autopilot, chart plotter, GPS and RADAR on two boats. I have used other equipment in the past but will continue to use Raymarine.

windthief · 25-01-2006, 10:09

Ok, well that sounds posative and I will probably go with the aformentioned equipment. Thanks.

As for the Signet stuff I have a wind data system minus the cables. I have two wind transducers and the gauge with digital wind speed. make an offer I guess.

24-01-2006, 14:20	#1
windthief Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shelter Island A-1 Mooring Boat: Islander Freeport 41 1976 Posts: 113 Images: 91	WHAT'S YOUR OPINION Ok so during these fine winter months Windthief is getting some heavy refits. Deck paint being one, while doing this the under dodger dash(gauge cluster) is being updated. I have sourced out some replacements by Raymarine my old Signet stuff is not working so well. Here's my list tell me if you have had any good or bad times with this gear. Second hand experience is ok. First off the tiller(Windthief has an 11,000lb displacement) Ramarine ST4000 with the A12006 auto pilot Second Raymarine ST60 Tridata with thru hull T22050 features depth, speed, and temp. in addition to other stuff Third Raymarine ST60 Club house wind system with A22016 windex anything? 1st http://www.marinedeal.com/product_p/-c13476.htm 2nd http://www.marinedeal.com/product_p/-c13475.htm 3rd http://www.marinedeal.com/product_p/wa22016.htm NOTE: I won't be buying from this company __________________ Brad D. S.V. Big Tuna WWW.svbigtuna.COM

24-01-2006, 18:10	#2
windthief Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shelter Island A-1 Mooring Boat: Islander Freeport 41 1976 Posts: 113 Images: 91	seriously Really no one has used this gear before? Maybe I shouldn't drop the money on this brand and look at another. Any suggestions? __________________ Brad D. S.V. Big Tuna WWW.svbigtuna.COM

24-01-2006, 19:11	#3
CaptainK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona... USA Posts: 2,387 Images: 7	Sorry Brad. But, I did see them online at marine equipment websites only!! __________________ CaptainK BMYC "Those who desire to give up Freedom in order to gain security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one." - Benjamin Franklin

24-01-2006, 19:43	#5
irwinsailor Senior Cruiser Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Macatawa Michigan Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch Posts: 1,411 Images: 106	I have some raytrheon and raymarine items on my boat and I like them. My autopilot is dying and must be replaced after 23 years. It will be raymarine that replaces the old autohelm. __________________ *Gunner*

24-01-2006, 19:59	#6
Jentine Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cruising on the hook Boat: Beneteau 393, "Blackthorn" Posts: 591 Images: 5	Most reliable Raytheon and Raymarine electronics are all I will ever use. I have had no problems with any of their equipment. I have used the wind, tridata, VHF, autopilot, chart plotter, GPS and RADAR on two boats. I have used other equipment in the past but will continue to use Raymarine. __________________ Jim We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." --Aristotle

24-01-2006, 19:11	#4
Kai Nui Guest Posts: n/a	A friend of mine made the same change, and has had no complaints. He gave me all the Signet units, but no transducers, sooo... Yes, I can recommend the units, and if you want to get rid of any of the signet parts, I am interested. I would add that the Raymarine 4000 is a bit finiky until you get it dialed in. Once you get it dialed in, it will steer great in all conditions.

25-01-2006, 10:09	#7
windthief Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shelter Island A-1 Mooring Boat: Islander Freeport 41 1976 Posts: 113 Images: 91	THANKS Ok, well that sounds posative and I will probably go with the aformentioned equipment. Thanks. As for the Signet stuff I have a wind data system minus the cables. I have two wind transducers and the gauge with digital wind speed. make an offer I guess. __________________ Brad D. S.V. Big Tuna WWW.svbigtuna.COM

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