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I also have a Screwfix Titan and I'm impressed; cosidering the cost

Thanks for all your feedback. I guess it has failed and that I need to new replacement DST810 which I hope lasts longer

The depth sounder makes the clicking noise when listened to with long wave radio. When checking devices in the Triton setup the speed shows up positive but " no device" for depth. I have checked the cabling NMEA 2000 and it all seems sound. I can only think that the sounder is defective and...

Thanks for the responses. I have read that the Sonic Hub has a fairly short life but mine is only 4 years old

I know this is an old thread but did you solve the problem? My exact same system has exactly the same symptoms

Elessar is right I was just about to suggest the same iPad solution. I use it on my boat

I claimed from GJW about three years ago when my lift keel boat hit the bottom and damaged the keel. They paid to have it lifted, examined and fixed by the local Beneteau agent. Fast resolution of the claim with no quibbles and very friendly and efficient

I agree with Gixer. Normal travel insurance covers flotilla sailing

No1, Spirit of Amelia is berthed next to me in Whitehaven Marina

Go to the Navionics website and there is a section " How to Install Previous App Purchases to a Different Device (All Platforms)

The £60 course fee isn't the total cost as the 'exam fee' and administration of licence issue is another £60. If you want to operate a VHF on board you need to be licensed.

They are easy enough to service. I have just replaced the drive belt on mine without any problem. Note: Don't buy replacement drive belt from Jabsco as the price is outrageous.

Can anyone recommend a decent tv aerial for marina use. They seem to range in price from £6.99 to £200. I presume there is a difference in performance. Thanks

Thanks for your reply. That makes sense. So, are there any "free" chart sets that I could use with the Zeus plotter?

I see that you can download the software for a Mac or Windows laptop but no mention of a download to an SD card to insert into a chart plotter. I there any way to view the data on the chart plotter. I have a B&G Zeus and NME 2000 system and MacBook Pro. Thanks