MarkA
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So the admiral has agreed to let me get an electronics upgrade. I originally thought my next step would be adding radar. I've got a Garmin 4208 that is radar compatible, and I'm pretty pleased with it. But after using it for a couple years, I wish I had a little more screen real estate. When I've got the split screen between the sonar and chart, I really wish I had more chart. Now I figure I'd be using the radar overlay on a full screen anyway, but from what I understand, the new HD radar is much improved and not compatible with my current unit. So I'm thinking of getting a 2nd chart plotter, maybe a 741 and position myself for the HD radar next year, then have the best of both worlds. But I wasn't really impressed with the screen size on that, and don't have room (or the budget) for much bigger. I'd like to mount the 2nd unit in the dash below the current unit and move the radio. I really don't want a console mount as I have bifocals and that would be awkward to view for me. I'm not worried about getting the sonar on the 2nd unit, wanted it pretty much just for the chart plotter.
So, my question for you guys who have both types of setups, would you go with a 2nd unit or radar? How useful do you find the radar? Keep in mind I make about 1/2 dozen stream trips yearly but mostly stick inside 30 miles. I have occasionally been out when it's foggy and pretty much just putted down the creek and out of the main channels until things cleared. What would each contribute to resale or trade-in? What would your thoughts be on a 2nd unit?
Thanks for you thoughts.
So, my question for you guys who have both types of setups, would you go with a 2nd unit or radar? How useful do you find the radar? Keep in mind I make about 1/2 dozen stream trips yearly but mostly stick inside 30 miles. I have occasionally been out when it's foggy and pretty much just putted down the creek and out of the main channels until things cleared. What would each contribute to resale or trade-in? What would your thoughts be on a 2nd unit?
Thanks for you thoughts.