Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 10-08-2014, 07:15 AM   #1261
Guru
 
N4712's Avatar
 
City: South FL
Vessel Name: Oliver
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 47 Hull# 12
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,607
Hendo's Randall 35 Cray Boat complete rebuild, Perth, Western Australia

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hendo78 View Post
Starting on the helm. Looks more like a church pew or musical organ atm but it'll come together. Not bad considering all I've been working off is a pic off the net 👍

I've got to finish of the cupboard in the bottom, add 30mm to the side panels to make it 50mm thick and then I can epoxy and glass tape it up before fairing and sanding etc etc etc.

The reason for the cut out in the back is so it will hook over and sit on top of the toilet wall and ceiling.

Attachment 33493Attachment 33494Attachment 33495Attachment 33496Attachment 33497Attachment 33498


Sent from my iPad using Trawler Forum

Hendo VERY nice mate!!!

What are you installing gauge and electronics wise?

Btw I would offset the wheel so at least one half of your gauges/electronics aren't blocked also I would imagine having the wheel closer to the throttles would help when in close quarters so you can peep your head out the side window and still have control of the boat. Just my .02.
__________________
Thanks, Oliver
M/V Oliver
Nordhavn 47 Hull #12
N4712 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 07:33 AM   #1262
Guru
 
Hendo78's Avatar
 
City: Perth
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,314
Hendo's Randall 35 Cray Boat complete rebuild, Perth, Western Australia

Quote:
Originally Posted by N4712 View Post
Hendo VERY nice mate!!!

What are you installing gauge and electronics wise?

Btw I would offset the wheel so at least one half of your gauges/electronics aren't blocked also I would imagine having the wheel closer to the throttles would help when in close quarters so you can peep your head out the side window and still have control of the boat. Just my .02.

Cheers mate.
I've got Faria Tacho, oil press, water temp, fuel lvl, batt gauges.

I don't have a GPS chart-plotter or a fish finder yet but am looking at the 2 of the Lowrance HDS-12's. Have you got any suggestions?

In the bottom panel, I will have the CD player, the steering wheel and a UHF and HF radios. Then the next panel will have the condra switches. The next panel wil have the 2 HDS-12's or similar, the next panel will house the gauges, the next panel will be the top that will house compass and maybe somewhere to put my beers

She's a bit bare ATM as I don't have much in way of electronic toys yet but should fill out once I put everything in. Click image for larger version

Name:	ImageUploadedByTrawler Forum1412771454.411557.jpg
Views:	178
Size:	80.5 KB
ID:	33499


Sent from my iPad using Trawler Forum
__________________
Builder and former owner of MV SOLSTICE
Hendo78 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 07:37 AM   #1263
Guru
 
City: Hotel, CA
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 8,323
Personally I'd go off center but that just me. Jen and I have already decided our next boat will have a double helm seat or side by side chairs, we do everything together equally when it comes to boating.
__________________
Craig

It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they've been fooled - Mark Twain
CPseudonym is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 07:39 AM   #1264
Guru
 
N4712's Avatar
 
City: South FL
Vessel Name: Oliver
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 47 Hull# 12
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,607
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hendo78 View Post
Cheers mate.
I've got Faria Tacho, oil press, water temp, fuel lvl, batt gauges.

I don't have a GPS chart-plotter or a fish finder yet but am looking at the 2 of the Lowrance HDS-12's. Have you got any suggestions?

She's a bit bare ATM as I don't have much in way of electronic toys yet but should fill out once I put everything in. Attachment 33499


Sent from my iPad using Trawler Forum

If check out Garmin, 840xs, and the 1040xs. We're putting in a 840xs on the FB this week. Not a super fan of Lowrance.
__________________
Thanks, Oliver
M/V Oliver
Nordhavn 47 Hull #12
N4712 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 07:40 AM   #1265
Guru
 
Hendo78's Avatar
 
City: Perth
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,314
Quote:
Originally Posted by CPseudonym View Post
Personally I'd go off center but that just me. Jen and I have already decided our next boat will have a double helm seat or side by side chairs, we do everything together equally when it comes to boating.

You two sound like Flic and I lol


Sent from my iPad using Trawler Forum
__________________
Builder and former owner of MV SOLSTICE
Hendo78 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 07:48 AM   #1266
Guru
 
Hendo78's Avatar
 
City: Perth
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,314
Quote:
Originally Posted by N4712 View Post
If check out Garmin, 840xs, and the 1040xs. We're putting in a 840xs on the FB this week. Not a super fan of Lowrance.

Ok I'll have a look at the Garmins. How come you're off Lowrance? I've only ever owned a HDS-5 and was ok in the go fast I suppose. Kind of a generic std one. I want one that is more in depth and specialised.

I probably sounds silly but I want the cursor on the chartplotter to have a line that shows direction instead of a flashing dot of the actual location.

Saw it on wicked tuna but couldn't see what brand it was


Sent from my iPad using Trawler Forum
__________________
Builder and former owner of MV SOLSTICE
Hendo78 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 07:53 AM   #1267
Guru
 
Hendo78's Avatar
 
City: Perth
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,314
Similar to the below pic.
Click image for larger version

Name:	ImageUploadedByTrawler Forum1412772788.347431.jpg
Views:	123
Size:	144.3 KB
ID:	33500


Sent from my iPad using Trawler Forum
__________________
Builder and former owner of MV SOLSTICE
Hendo78 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 08:12 AM   #1268
Guru
 
Moonstruck's Avatar
 
City: Hailing Port: Charleston, SC
Vessel Name: Moonstruck
Vessel Model: Sabre 42 Hardtop Express
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 8,276
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hendo78 View Post
Yeah hope so mate. Flic was really keen on the double width seat so we can both sit up front so I wanted a nice wide helm.

The jury is still out on whether or not the wheel should be centred or to the right.

What's ur thoughts Craigo?


Sent from my iPad using Trawler Forum
Matt, is your engine right or left rotation? If rotating so when in reverse the boat will back to starboard, the helm located on the starboard side will give you good sight and control when docking. That is my preferred set up. Of course with a center line helm either way works.
__________________
Don on Moonstruck
Sabre 42 Hardtop Express
When cruising life is simpler, but on a grander scale (author unknown)
https://moonstruckblog.wordpress.com/
Moonstruck is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 08:21 AM   #1269
Guru
 
N4712's Avatar
 
City: South FL
Vessel Name: Oliver
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 47 Hull# 12
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,607
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hendo78 View Post
Ok I'll have a look at the Garmins. How come you're off Lowrance? I've only ever owned a HDS-5 and was ok in the go fast I suppose. Kind of a generic std one. I want one that is more in depth and specialised.

I probably sounds silly but I want the cursor on the chartplotter to have a line that shows direction instead of a flashing dot of the actual location.

Saw it on wicked tuna but couldn't see what brand it was


Sent from my iPad using Trawler Forum

Ah I see what you mean, I'll have to check and see later today when I'm at the boat.

I just don't like API in the lowrances, counter intuitive IMO.
__________________
Thanks, Oliver
M/V Oliver
Nordhavn 47 Hull #12
N4712 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 08:31 AM   #1270
Guru
 
Hendo78's Avatar
 
City: Perth
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,314
Mate what's the advantage of have two identical units side by side like this? Is it so one is a chart plotter and one as a fish finder?


Sent from my iPad using Trawler Forum
__________________
Builder and former owner of MV SOLSTICE
Hendo78 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 08:32 AM   #1271
Guru
 
Hendo78's Avatar
 
City: Perth
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,314
Click image for larger version

Name:	ImageUploadedByTrawler Forum1412775149.294899.jpg
Views:	165
Size:	159.5 KB
ID:	33501


Sent from my iPad using Trawler Forum
__________________
Builder and former owner of MV SOLSTICE
Hendo78 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 08:47 AM   #1272
Guru
 
Hendo78's Avatar
 
City: Perth
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,314
Quote:
Originally Posted by Moonstruck View Post
Matt, is your engine right or left rotation? If rotating so when in reverse the boat will back to starboard, the helm located on the starboard side will give you good sight and control when docking. That is my preferred set up. Of course with a center line helm either way works.

She a Lefty mate. The helm was always going to be on the stbd side of AXE. I was more so going to push the steering wheel to the right of the helm itself opening up the double helm seating to enable Flic to sit up front with me. If the wheel was in the middle I'd be semi leaning over Flic to steer. If I push the wheel to the right, I will be sitting with my princess and will have the wheel into the of me too Click image for larger version

Name:	ImageUploadedByTrawler Forum1412776038.178667.jpg
Views:	127
Size:	92.0 KB
ID:	33502


Sent from my iPad using Trawler Forum
__________________
Builder and former owner of MV SOLSTICE
Hendo78 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 08:53 AM   #1273
Guru
 
Hendo78's Avatar
 
City: Perth
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,314
Quote:
Originally Posted by N4712 View Post
Ah I see what you mean, I'll have to check and see later today when I'm at the boat.

I just don't like API in the lowrances, counter intuitive IMO.

Yeah cool. What set up do you have?


Sent from my iPad using Trawler Forum
__________________
Builder and former owner of MV SOLSTICE
Hendo78 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 08:57 AM   #1274
Guru
 
N4712's Avatar
 
City: South FL
Vessel Name: Oliver
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 47 Hull# 12
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,607
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hendo78 View Post
Attachment 33501


Sent from my iPad using Trawler Forum
Basically you can have two seprate things being displayed at once wheter it be the fishfinder, chart, radar, and many other things. Plus you have redundancy.
__________________
Thanks, Oliver
M/V Oliver
Nordhavn 47 Hull #12
N4712 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 09:07 AM   #1275
Guru
 
Hendo78's Avatar
 
City: Perth
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,314
Hendo's Randall 35 Cray Boat complete rebuild, Perth, Western Australia

Quote:
Originally Posted by N4712 View Post
Basically you can have two seprate things being displayed at once wheter it be the fishfinder, chart, radar, and many other things. Plus you have redundancy.

Ok cool. I like that 840XS/1040XS. They are a sexy unit! Thanks for giving me the heads up on those units.


Sent from my iPad using Trawler Forum
__________________
Builder and former owner of MV SOLSTICE
Hendo78 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 09:09 AM   #1276
Guru
 
N4712's Avatar
 
City: South FL
Vessel Name: Oliver
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 47 Hull# 12
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,607
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hendo78 View Post
Yeah cool. What set up do you have?


Sent from my iPad using Trawler Forum
Our main setup is:
PH- Simrad RA53 standalone 6kw radar w/4 foot open array.
Simrad GB-40( Not super fond of it) with Broadband Radar.
VEI Nav comp running an early version of Windows XP with Nobletec Adimral
^ Soon to be replaced.
Garmin 741xs ( Main plotter)

Flybridge-
Northstar 6000i (Being replaced this week w/ a Garmin 840xs)
Garmin 741xs


I really love the Garmin's they're great simple intuitive units, i also like their charts although they're proprietary. I would check out the Bluechart App for the Ipad and check the chart coverage for your area. Mine was about $30 USD and it gives you an idea of what their charts are like. ( Basically the same thing)

If I had pick another i would take a close look at Furuno and their MFD series they look promising. Also there're ability to seamlessly interface with MaxSea (PC Chart-plotting program).
__________________
Thanks, Oliver
M/V Oliver
Nordhavn 47 Hull #12
N4712 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 09:18 AM   #1277
Guru
 
Hendo78's Avatar
 
City: Perth
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,314
Quote:
Originally Posted by N4712 View Post
Our main setup is:

PH- Simrad RA53 standalone 6kw radar w/4 foot open array.

Simrad GB-40( Not super fond of it) with Broadband Radar.

VEI Nav comp running an early version of Windows XP with Nobletec Adimral

^ Soon to be replaced.

Garmin 741xs ( Main plotter)



Flybridge-

Northstar 6000i (Being replaced this week w/ a Garmin 840xs)

Garmin 741xs





I really love the Garmin's they're great simple intuitive units, i also like their charts although they're proprietary. I would check out the Bluechart App for the Ipad and check the chart coverage for your area. Mine was about $30 USD and it gives you an idea of what their charts are like. ( Basically the same thing)



If I had pick another i would take a close look at Furuno and their MFD series they look promising. Also there're ability to seamlessly interface with MaxSea (PC Chart-plotting program).

Holy crap now I'm supper confused haha.

I need to do more research!



Sent from my iPad using Trawler Forum
__________________
Builder and former owner of MV SOLSTICE
Hendo78 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 11:37 AM   #1278
Moderator Emeritus
 
dimer2's Avatar
 
City: Cameron, La
Vessel Name: Baobab
Vessel Model: Bayliner 4788
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,660
Garmin does have a line extending from the "boat" forward, showing you exactly what you are about to hit....
dimer2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 05:57 PM   #1279
Guru
 
N4712's Avatar
 
City: South FL
Vessel Name: Oliver
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 47 Hull# 12
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,607
Here's some pics. It allows you to choose how long you want the line and also whether you want it to be SOG or COG.
Click image for larger version

Name:	ImageUploadedByTrawler Forum1412808987.227101.jpg
Views:	118
Size:	44.3 KB
ID:	33514Click image for larger version

Name:	ImageUploadedByTrawler Forum1412809011.898956.jpg
Views:	102
Size:	132.5 KB
ID:	33515
__________________
Thanks, Oliver
M/V Oliver
Nordhavn 47 Hull #12
N4712 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-08-2014, 06:23 PM   #1280
Guru
 
Hendo78's Avatar
 
City: Perth
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,314
Ah yep. Lovely. Thanks for that. How come you're showing other boats in red? Is that the radar function?


Sent from my iPhone 5S using Trawler Forum
__________________
Builder and former owner of MV SOLSTICE
Hendo78 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Trawler Port Captains
Port Captains are TF volunteers who can serve as local guides or assist with local arrangements and information. Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. To learn more about this program read here: TF Port Captain Program





All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:05 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2006 - 2012