Recommend me a radar

[Alicatt]

Then get the latest radar to match (if you need radar on inland waters).

Not so much on the inland waterways, rivers like the Maas and Rhine then a definite plus and if they are planning on going out on the open sea.

It is only the boats that are used out at sea that have radars on them in our club, the inland only boats, none have radar.
We are looking at radar but it is not a needed item just now, later when my wife decides that she is confident enough to tackle the route to Denmark then we will put one on.

 

[Baggywrinkle]

I have 2 Axiom plotters and the Quantum 2 Radar ..... very happy with the setup. Particularly like the ability to differentiate between targets closing on me and those heading away ..... watching squalls is also fascinating as it allows me to dodge the rain.

System looks like this ... replaced a complete Raymarine system from 2008.

 

[SimonX]

Then get the latest radar to match (if you need radar on inland waters).

As per original message, the radar is for areas like the Merkemeer, IJsselmeer and bigger rivers like the Seine and Rhine as well as coastal

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Given that you're intending to use the boat on inland waterways as well as on the wider open areas (where radar would indeed be very useful), you may need to consider the impact that the radar scanner will have on your air draft. Arranging that the radar mast can be folded down would probably be a very worthwhile investment. Folding radar masts are common on inland waterway boats in Europe, so it should be straightforward to find the appropriate fittings for your boat and a shipyard with experience to install correctly. If the mast with the installed radar scanner is heavy, power assisted folding can be beneficial.

 

[dunedin]

As per original message, the radar is for areas like the Merkemeer, IJsselmeer and bigger rivers like the Seine and Rhine as well as coastal

Makes sense - but I would definitely upgrade the plotter and build forward from there.

 

[SimonX]

I have 2 Axiom plotters and the Quantum 2 Radar ..... very happy with the setup. Particularly like the ability to differentiate between targets closing on me and those heading away ..... watching squalls is also fascinating as it allows me to dodge the rain.

System looks like this ... replaced a complete Raymarine system from 2008.

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Wow, thats some system. I haven't even seen the boat yet to find out what is hooked up to it. Im assuming the engine as is VP and there are no analog instruments apart from a rev counter. The other Linssens we looked at had a Victron charger/invertor ( Quatro 3000 IIRC). I like the idea of having the plotter remotely on the iPad (or even the Mac). One of the Brooms we looked at had it on the TV but that seemed rather clumsy unless you are just viewing

 

[SimonX]

Given that you're intending to use the boat on inland waterways as well as on the wider open areas (where radar would indeed be very useful), you may need to consider the impact that the radar scanner will have on your air draft. Arranging that the radar mast can be folded down would probably be a very worthwhile investment. Folding radar masts are common on inland waterway boats in Europe, so it should be straightforward to find the appropriate fittings for your boat and a shipyard with experience to install correctly. If the mast with the installed radar scanner is heavy, power assisted folding can be beneficial.

The mast on Linssens folds

The 45 we looked at even had it hydraulically powered.
The screens can also be folded or removed completely which may be necessary if we ever get to her ladyship's desired destination, Canal du Midi, as there are two bridges there it will only make it under with extreme care (very old arched bridges which are 3.2 in the centre but lower very quickly off centre.)

 

[Baggywrinkle]

Wow, thats some system. I haven't even seen the boat yet to find out what is hooked up to it. Im assuming the engine as is VP and there are no analog instruments apart from a rev counter. The other Linssens we looked at had a Victron charger/invertor ( Quatro 3000 IIRC). I like the idea of having the plotter remotely on the iPad (or even the Mac). One of the Brooms we looked at had it on the TV but that seemed rather clumsy unless you are just viewing

I woefully underestimated how long it would take me to fit .... the boat is 600km away and I spent the best part of last year installing it all while trying to fit in holidays as well. It's still not finished ... the Lithium system and Integrel E-Power are going in now so it will have taken me the best part of 18 Months on and off.

Looks pretty though even though most of it is hidden away ...

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During (when I wondered if I had done the right thing ...):



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[PaulRainbow]

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This looks very smart

 

[Baggywrinkle]

This looks very smart

Thank you.