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Navigational Equip Manufacturer in New Albins?
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Navigational Equip Manufacturer in New Albins?
I'm looking at a complete upgrade of ALL the original 1999 navigational equipment. Does anyone know what manufacturer Albin is currently installing in their new boats?
Darryl
"Terry Lee II"
1999 28TE 6LP
Engine box / Trailer
Monterey, CA
"Terry Lee II"
1999 28TE 6LP
Engine box / Trailer
Monterey, CA
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Re: Navigational Equip Manufacturer in New Albins?
The electronics package you go with is 100% owner preference. I wouldn't worry about what went into the last few or the next few Albins built.
There is A LOT to choose from. I would recommend going to a boat show, or two and checking out as many manufacturers as you can. They are basically all good but all very different in their own ways. The hull truth site is great for getting user feedback, pros and cons, etc etc.
Tech support should be one of your deciding factors. I have an all Furuno network and I am 100% satisfied with Furuno tech support. Furuno is probably the highest rated tech support out there and they support all of their discontinued models. That does not matter so much for installation of new gear but it certainly keeps the value of the used gear higher than most other brands.
Another recommendation is, if possible, stay with a complete package of the same manufacturer if you will be networking (chartplotter, sounder, autopilot, etc) It just makes diagnostics a little simpler when you do need tech support. It also it avoids the "well, it must be the "other" gear" comments.
BTW, Raymarine's new dragonfly sonar sure looks interesting...
There is A LOT to choose from. I would recommend going to a boat show, or two and checking out as many manufacturers as you can. They are basically all good but all very different in their own ways. The hull truth site is great for getting user feedback, pros and cons, etc etc.
Tech support should be one of your deciding factors. I have an all Furuno network and I am 100% satisfied with Furuno tech support. Furuno is probably the highest rated tech support out there and they support all of their discontinued models. That does not matter so much for installation of new gear but it certainly keeps the value of the used gear higher than most other brands.
Another recommendation is, if possible, stay with a complete package of the same manufacturer if you will be networking (chartplotter, sounder, autopilot, etc) It just makes diagnostics a little simpler when you do need tech support. It also it avoids the "well, it must be the "other" gear" comments.
BTW, Raymarine's new dragonfly sonar sure looks interesting...
Rob S.
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1974 Chris Craft 36' Commander Tournament
Cummins 6BTA 330B's
(Former Owner)
"TOY-RIFIC" 2000 28TE, 6LP, Hull 408
Luck is the residue of good design.
"TENACIOUS"
1974 Chris Craft 36' Commander Tournament
Cummins 6BTA 330B's
(Former Owner)
"TOY-RIFIC" 2000 28TE, 6LP, Hull 408
Luck is the residue of good design.
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Re: Navigational Equip Manufacturer in New Albins?
RobS wrote:
BTW, Raymarine's new dragonfly sonar sure looks interesting...
That I agree with 100%, not that I am biased or anything
We've virtually changed everything on our over to what we know and that's Raymarine (helps when they are just built just five miles from me)
We have a C90w with HD radar and AIS so it is all viewed on one screen as an overlay, Makes night time navigation a doddle.
We have also just bought the new Dragonfly sonar as an addition to our Sitex CVS 106, we will run one transducer on Chirp and the other on Sonar so they don't interfere .
Then, once funds allow next year, we shall install a Raymarine Autopilot to compliment the set up.
Lee
Fisher Price 2
Hull Number AUL28489L900
Yanmar 6LP-STE
Built in Portsmouth RI, USA - Berthed in Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Hull Number AUL28489L900
Yanmar 6LP-STE
Built in Portsmouth RI, USA - Berthed in Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom.
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Re: Navigational Equip Manufacturer in New Albins?
So I take it that's a good thing?Tree wrote:...Makes night time navigation a doddle.
Lee
Doug
Sonny IV
2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
Sonny IV
2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
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Re: Navigational Equip Manufacturer in New Albins?
Gonna have to learn to speak Brit, Doug!DougSea wrote:So I take it that's a good thing?
Nancy
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
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Re: Navigational Equip Manufacturer in New Albins?
At least I figured out "calorifier"! (Eventually...)
Doug
Sonny IV
2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
Sonny IV
2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
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Re: Navigational Equip Manufacturer in New Albins?
Come on chaps keep up, we invented the language, you lot just adapted it
Fisher Price 2
Hull Number AUL28489L900
Yanmar 6LP-STE
Built in Portsmouth RI, USA - Berthed in Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Hull Number AUL28489L900
Yanmar 6LP-STE
Built in Portsmouth RI, USA - Berthed in Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom.
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Re: Navigational Equip Manufacturer in New Albins?
Great information gents!! I'll be heading to the nearest boat show to see the latest stuff; Furuno and Raymarine will be high on the list. Thanks.
Darryl
"Terry Lee II"
1999 28TE 6LP
Engine box / Trailer
Monterey, CA
"Terry Lee II"
1999 28TE 6LP
Engine box / Trailer
Monterey, CA
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Re: Navigational Equip Manufacturer in New Albins?
Daryl: Both of your choices are fine. Have had the newest of the Furuno on my previous Luhrs. Spent a fortune on new Foruno. Problem is Furuno is the commercial guys choice. I found it so complcated as to not work well for me.
Recently put new Raymarine touch screen on the Osprey and love it. The Ablin has older 2006 12" upper and lower multiple screen Raymarine. Not as nice as the new touch screen but much more user friendly than Furuno. Unless, you have been a commercial guy in the past or you are computer geek you will likely find the Raymarine easier and it will do all you need- from auto pilot to depth finder and more.
whwells "Howard"
2006 35te Sportfisher/flybridge
Recently put new Raymarine touch screen on the Osprey and love it. The Ablin has older 2006 12" upper and lower multiple screen Raymarine. Not as nice as the new touch screen but much more user friendly than Furuno. Unless, you have been a commercial guy in the past or you are computer geek you will likely find the Raymarine easier and it will do all you need- from auto pilot to depth finder and more.
whwells "Howard"
2006 35te Sportfisher/flybridge
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Re: Navigational Equip Manufacturer in New Albins?
Howard Thanks for the first hand information. I'll likely go that way as the '99 28TE came with Ray Marine equipment.
Darryl
"Terry Lee II"
1999 28TE 6LP
Engine box / Trailer
Monterey, CA
"Terry Lee II"
1999 28TE 6LP
Engine box / Trailer
Monterey, CA
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Re: Navigational Equip Manufacturer in New Albins?
Darryl,
I've just had this mail shot from Raymarine that might be of interest to you.
http://www2.raymarine.eu/webmail/7392/4 ... 97b41f5412
Something worth bearing in mind - If you choose something like this, the E90W and C90W are the largest screens you can fit in your overhead electronics bracket if you have one.
Lee
I've just had this mail shot from Raymarine that might be of interest to you.
http://www2.raymarine.eu/webmail/7392/4 ... 97b41f5412
Something worth bearing in mind - If you choose something like this, the E90W and C90W are the largest screens you can fit in your overhead electronics bracket if you have one.
Lee
Fisher Price 2
Hull Number AUL28489L900
Yanmar 6LP-STE
Built in Portsmouth RI, USA - Berthed in Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Hull Number AUL28489L900
Yanmar 6LP-STE
Built in Portsmouth RI, USA - Berthed in Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom.
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Re: Navigational Equip Manufacturer in New Albins?
Lee, thank you for passing along the information. I've been traveling for the holiday's and just saw your post, but I will do more research from the link you provided.
Darryl
Darryl
Darryl
"Terry Lee II"
1999 28TE 6LP
Engine box / Trailer
Monterey, CA
"Terry Lee II"
1999 28TE 6LP
Engine box / Trailer
Monterey, CA