[Rhodes22-list] R22 Instrumentation

[Michel Meltzer]

Get a large bulkhead compass, mounted on port, line the contest 130, it
really is the best salutation. A tridata ray60 on starboard -mjm 

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> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-
> bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of David Bradley
> Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 9:24 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] R22 Instrumentation
> 
> Dave,
> 
> I am speaking from limited experience as my boat is just ahead of
yours on
> the "assembly line"..., but I chose not to cut any holes in the
bulkhead
> until I spend some time using the boat.
> 
> For $100 I got a hand-held depth finder that will do for feeling my
way
> into
> coves and channels but I realize will do no good in unanticipated
> shallows.
> 
> For $80 plus a $20 bracket I got a Ritchie compass that I'll be able
to
> quickly attach to the stern rails.  For that money I could put one on
each
> side, which would actually put it in line with the captain's seats.
The
> bracket screws on quickly with a thumbscrew, so I can remove the
compass
> easily if desired.
> 
> I'm keeping my eyes open for a wireless depth finder display unit.  If
I
> can
> find one, I'll probably put a puck-sytle sounder inside the hull and
mount
> the display near the tiller.
> 
> 
> On 2/25/06, DCLewis1 at aol.com <DCLewis1 at aol.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Folks,
> >
> > We are in the midst of trying to get our R22 equipped while it's
still
> at
> > GBI and the matter of instrumentation has come up.   The purpose of
> this
> > Email
> > is to solicit input regarding what works.
> >
> > Our current plan is to have a depth finder (Humminbird Mk17?) and
> bulkhead
> > compass mounted on the exterior cabin wall.  Questions:
> > - Both  instruments seem to me to be far from the tiller.  In your
> > experience
> > can  you meaningfully use instruments mounted on the cabin (I
realize
> this
> > may be a  function of your farsightedness, but any input is
welcome.).
> > In
> > particular, would a hand held compass be more useful than a
> > bulkhead  compass?
> > If you like a bulkhead compass, any specific recommendations
regarding
> > models
> > and types?
> > - If these instruments are mounted  on the exterior, how do you keep
> them
> > from walking away?  Has anyone had a  problem in this regard?
> > - I understand the Mk17 has a bezel that facilitates  mounting.  I
also
> > think
> > the Mk17 has a 1 year warranty that the display  will be waterproof.
> But
> > for
> > the long term, how do you keep the Humminbird  (or any other) depth
> > finder/GPS display secured and out of the weather when the  boat's
> > secured?  I haven't
> > identified a cap that would keep the sun and  precip off it and/or
> secure
> > it
> > - have I missed something?  I gather there  are a number of
Humminbird
> > users
> > on the board, what do you do?  I believe  there are caps for
bulkhead
> > compasses, that protect them from the weather, and  provide some
> security,
> > it that what
> > you use?
> >
> > I'm inclined to use a hand held GPS, just because it will be closer
> > to  me.
> > Also, it will be easily secured and I can take it home to program
> > way  points
> > etc.  The same GPS could act as a compass.  The alternative is  to
use
> the
> > Humminbird depth finder with a GPS driver - they make one - or
another
> > bulkhead
> > mounted GPS system.  The Humminbird will have a larger  display, but
at
> > the
> > front of the cockpit.  Again, I'm not sure the  Humminbird can be
> secured
> > or
> > kept out of the weather, and I don't think it will  be a simple
matter
> to
> > take it
> > home to program a course, way points, etc.   Has anyone considered
these
> > trades and come to a decision as to the way to  proceed.  Better
yet,
> does
> > anyone
> > have experience with hand held vice  bulkhead mounted GPS displays.
> >
> > Thanks for any input.
> >
> > Dave
> >
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