New sounder arived today.
Submitted by grantarctic1 on Wed, 2011-12-07 12:30
Hi guy's , just picked up my new combo unit . Raymarine e7 D.
Cant wait to fit it to the boat. ( oops, i have to put my boat back togeather first lol )
I hope to get some work done on the rebuild over the next few weeks but its not looking good for the holidays, i will prob have to work thru the xmas break before i get it on the water.
I will post some pic's as i progress on the rebuild.
Cheers Grant ..
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hlokk
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Shiny!Long list of features
Shiny!
Long list of features in that unit. Should be interesting to see how it goes, particularly the sounder. The only raymarine i've seen in action was the A65, but it seemed to do a pretty good job sounder.
Getting any cameras or mobile devices connected?
grantarctic1
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A couple
Ive got a couple go pro's to fit and mabe a trawling camera, It uses blue tooth to conect to Iphone or I Pad . But to start with i'm just going to keep it simple and add on later as i learn more and work out the features i want .
The night vision camera looks very cool and might be one of the first things i look at .
Cheers Grant ..
hlokk
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Can the gopros interface with
Can the gopros interface with it and be displayed on the screen?
grantarctic1
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Video conection
It has a video connector on the Power/Data cable.
It states you can use - Video camera, Thermal camera, DVD player, Portable digital video player and (smart phones ( via a docking station with a video output )
There are many ways to connect all your nav systems as well, but you need to add a network switch. ( allways more thing you need lol )
PS: You could use the GoPro with the skeleton housing and av leads.
till
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Be very intertesting to see
Be very intertesting to see how that one goes Grant, they make a good product and the iphone connectivity is a neat feature.
glastronomic
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Grantartic, Dick Smith have a
Grantartic, Dick Smith have a 12v dc TV/monitor for sale @$99 that has 2 camera inputs and works a tread on a boat!
Not worth having the hassle trying to get it to do to many things.
grantarctic1
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Agree
Yeah i agree, it can do alot of things but im not sure if i want them all on the same monitor .
Cheers Grant
fisho-ron
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got to love the new toys
got to love the new toys grant!!!
its like a kid in a candy shop with mum yelling at you cause your squealing like a girl!!!!!!
they will never understand??
cheers mate
sea-kem
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That's some unit Grant.
That's some unit Grant. Looking forward to seeing some screen shots. What size screen is it?What sort of transducer are hooking it up with?
Love the West!
Tomcat
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Raymarine
Just installed raymarine e120w with 3 cameras they work great And you will like the touch screen but put a screen protector on it if you want one I have one you can cut to size free just pm me
grantarctic1
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Thanks
Thanks Tomcat, I like this unit cause it offers both touch screen and toggle controles. Just incase my hands are covered in Dhu'y slime. lol.
Sea Kem, it came with the 600 transom mount, going to use this one and later will see if i need somthing bigger.
And yes guy's I LOVE NEW TOY'S . Cheers Grant.
Dizzy
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Nice unit - gotta love
Nice unit - gotta love gadgets !
I got the Simrad NSS8 with touchscreen - the combination of touch screen and toggle is great.
I missed out on the Bluetooth & WIFI though - spewing !
Also has multiple cam inputs - got to decide what else to hook up.
I've fed it video via the SonicHub and it's impressive.
Unbelievably Simrad do not recommend use of a screen protector, saying the glass they use is super tough - even got a reply from Simrad saying they've done 'key' tests.
I'm still dubious on that one - one grain of stray sand will be harder & sharper than any key !
They did say feel free to source a custom screen protector, but wouldn't comment on how it may affect touch-screen performance.
I'd be interested to see what Raymarine recommends for your unit ?
Tomcat
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Screen
I put them on both my raymarines it does not affect them they also just peel off no residue you can take them off and wash same stuff you use on iPhone
Dizzy
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Do the Raymarines have a matt
Do the Raymarines have a matt / low glare screen like the Simrads ?
Just wondered how a screen protector would stick to that sort of surface.
i.e. iPhones have a slick gloss surface to stick to.
grantarctic1
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not sure
Not sure Dizzy, But they claim wirh polarized glasses the screen can be seen easily. I have tested it and with my Spotters on there is very little difference in viewing the screen . Other sounders i have had ( only cheep end of the scale ) I couldn't see the screen at all with sunny's on .
Cheers Grant .
Tomcat
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Screen
They have glass screen and they stick no problem