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Maduro · 22-07-2008, 07:12

I need advice as I must make a decision soon. I need to buy a chartplotter and a radar but still undecided between Garmin 4208 and radar and the Raymarine C80 and radar. Prices are fairly similar. I will also add a AIS (SR-161). I have a slight preference for Garmin, it is preloaded and easier to install I am told. I also have had good history with Garmin GPS. However, I have St-60 instruments (Seatalk) which could be interface with Raymarine. Or is it possible to convert Seatalk to NMEA format for the Garmin. Please feel free to offer any advice on these products and their installation.

22-07-2008, 07:12	#1
Maduro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Montreal Boat: Beneteau 361 - Maduro Posts: 13	Chartplotter & Radar - Garmin or Raymarine I need advice as I must make a decision soon. I need to buy a chartplotter and a radar but still undecided between Garmin 4208 and radar and the Raymarine C80 and radar. Prices are fairly similar. I will also add a AIS (SR-161). I have a slight preference for Garmin, it is preloaded and easier to install I am told. I also have had good history with Garmin GPS. However, I have St-60 instruments (Seatalk) which could be interface with Raymarine. Or is it possible to convert Seatalk to NMEA format for the Garmin. Please feel free to offer any advice on these products and their installation.