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Old 03-02-2019, 03:14 PM   #1
jimL
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Replacement Electronics & Nav Package - Considerations?

We have a 2004 Mainship 430 Aft Cabin trawler with the original electronics currently installed. All of the electronics (VHF, auto pilot, radar, GPS etc) all work, but it’s time to start shopping for replacements. I have the Raymarine C80 setup.

I know nothing about the quality of the various brands. I have been reading that it’s best to stay with one brand of electronics, although with the new networking protocols most may be interchangeable.

Is there a hierarchy of brands when it comes to quality or durability? Are some brands better than others when it comes to ipad or cell phone apps, or software updates?

Where do I start?

Thanks,
Jim
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