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Followup Thanks to all for the discussion, I have contacted Furuno via the forum the one setting they recommended checking was in the proper position. I have made several other adjustments so we"ll see how it performs next time we are out. In response to one comment the unit is utilizing the...

What is the general opinion of the Furuno TZ mfd plotter and Furuno NavNet? I installed one a year ago and am very dissatisfied with GPS update speed to the point of thinking about getting rid of it. For a backup I carry a Toughbook with internal GPS loaded with Rose Point Coastal Explorer and...

Fisher We have a 1979 Fisher 37 home ported in Ketchikan that has been a project. Our boat had a Neco autopilot that we refitted with a Simrad drive contoller and user control. Since the Neco was a mechanical drive system Simrad and Comnav were the only options we found compatible. We just...

Not to hijack but I am also looking for either repair parts for a Maxwell HRC10-10 or advice on a replacement windlass. Requirements are horizontal, 12volt, and capable of combination chain and rope rode. I have beat the existing unit up to the point it doesn't like handling the chain...

We have wet cell lead acid batteries for the house bank and starting bank. We are in the process of installing a bow thruster and the recommendation is that a battery or battery bank be installed as close as possible to the unit. Thruster manufacturer recommends sealed AGM battery type. My...

We are using 3/8" chain with 5/8" three strand with a Maxwell HRC10-10 windlass. I initially spliced the rope to chain using a standard sort splice but that came apart caused by slippage after a few retrievals as the rope splice would not grip in the gypsy. I then switched to a "long" splice and...