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3. Improving the course keeping of the autopilot: the only upgrade

available, and the one that

removes the difference between

my unit and the latest ones

available, is a course gyro that

allows the course computer to

know the rate of turn of the

boat. Luckily my old course

computer was built to accept

this upgrade. I found a new one,

Raymarine Smart Heading Rate

Gyro Plus 2 MARPA E12101, on

eBay for $315 plus $40 shipping.

So now I had decided on the way to upgrade my three perceived shortfalls

in navigation and course keeping. The AIS and the Autopilot upgrade

choices were straightforward, the multi function display more complex:

The Helm Display: Raymarine produces a somewhat confusing line of multi

function displays (MFDs), including the A, C and E series. (the G series is

more sophisticated). They also throw in lower case letters (‘c’ series, ‘e’

series) to really confuse you. The A series has smaller chartplotters with or

without fishfinder capability. The C series are in larger formats (widescreen

or classic), as are the E series, but the latter are touchscreens. One model

has a built in HD digital sounder for fishermen. The current price difference

in the 12.5” model between touchscreen (E125) and not (C125) is S3,400 to

$1,900. I decided that I definitely did not need touchscreen. I also bought a

converter from the new SeaTalkNG ($95) that is now used to communicate

Upgrading Raymarine navigation system and autopilot

from 2001 originals to current 2012

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