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blaruffa · 12-27-2009, 01:20 PM

Gunpowder,
You will get many different responses to this. What you want to think about is how you will use the boat, and if you want the Radar as part of an overall navigation package.

Personally I have a Garmin 18" Radome with a 4208 Screen. The reasons why I chose Garmin is I liked the interface #1, I also liked that I didn't need a new compass with a rate interface for Radar direction heading, #2, and I was able to do the whole install as it is pretty much plug and play.

I have used this radar on Vineyard Sound is some real lousy weather and 0 visability at night and the combined Nav and Radar has been very useful in my experience.

I would recommend spend time at West Marine playing with all the different units, and maybe visit the boat show and talk to the reps. It is a good way to see what is out there.

12-27-2009, 01:20 PM	#2
blaruffa In the Hole II iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 188	Gunpowder, You will get many different responses to this. What you want to think about is how you will use the boat, and if you want the Radar as part of an overall navigation package. Personally I have a Garmin 18" Radome with a 4208 Screen. The reasons why I chose Garmin is I liked the interface #1, I also liked that I didn't need a new compass with a rate interface for Radar direction heading, #2, and I was able to do the whole install as it is pretty much plug and play. I have used this radar on Vineyard Sound is some real lousy weather and 0 visability at night and the combined Nav and Radar has been very useful in my experience. I would recommend spend time at West Marine playing with all the different units, and maybe visit the boat show and talk to the reps. It is a good way to see what is out there.