way2slow
03-01-2008, 04:24 PM
Hi,
I am installing either a Simrad CX-34 or a Northstar M84 chartplotter on my 30' Lyle Hess cutter and I need some help figuring out what is a safe distance between the chartplotter and the compass. My compass is installed in the starboard aft end of the cabin.
I am planning to install the chartplotter on a RAM mount on the port side of the aft cabin, next to the companion way. I can then swing it into the companion way and view it from the cockpit. When the chartplotter is positioned in the companion way, it will be about 24 - 25 inches from the compass.
I am getting conflicting information about the chartplotters' compass safe distance from the chartplotter manuals and product information on the manufacturers Websites. Can anyone give me some feedback on what their actual experiences are on installing chartplotters near compasses?
The Simrad chartplotter should be okay because the manual says the safe distance is 25".
The Northstar plotter manual gives conflicting information. In one section of the manual, it says the display unit can be 4" from the compass. But in another section there is a caution that says all parts and cables must be 1 meter from the compass. Ugh!
I already bought the Simrad unit because I got a great deal on it, but I am now thinking of returning it and getting the Northstar unit. I really want to buy the Northstar chartplotter because it can interface with an AIS receiver and it has a higher resolution screen and its faster. But I am worried that it will interfere with the compass.
I would really appreciate any feedback on real world experiences on how close I can install the plotter without interfering with the compass.
Thanks a lot.
I am installing either a Simrad CX-34 or a Northstar M84 chartplotter on my 30' Lyle Hess cutter and I need some help figuring out what is a safe distance between the chartplotter and the compass. My compass is installed in the starboard aft end of the cabin.
I am planning to install the chartplotter on a RAM mount on the port side of the aft cabin, next to the companion way. I can then swing it into the companion way and view it from the cockpit. When the chartplotter is positioned in the companion way, it will be about 24 - 25 inches from the compass.
I am getting conflicting information about the chartplotters' compass safe distance from the chartplotter manuals and product information on the manufacturers Websites. Can anyone give me some feedback on what their actual experiences are on installing chartplotters near compasses?
The Simrad chartplotter should be okay because the manual says the safe distance is 25".
The Northstar plotter manual gives conflicting information. In one section of the manual, it says the display unit can be 4" from the compass. But in another section there is a caution that says all parts and cables must be 1 meter from the compass. Ugh!
I already bought the Simrad unit because I got a great deal on it, but I am now thinking of returning it and getting the Northstar unit. I really want to buy the Northstar chartplotter because it can interface with an AIS receiver and it has a higher resolution screen and its faster. But I am worried that it will interfere with the compass.
I would really appreciate any feedback on real world experiences on how close I can install the plotter without interfering with the compass.
Thanks a lot.