Where can I try out some chartplotters on the South coast in-store?

[timmygobang]

Hi,

I'd like to get a new chartplotter, but so far my only experience is with a Standard Horizon so would like to see what else is out there.

I've been into a couple of force4's but there wasn't much of a selection.

Not wanting to wait for the Southampton boat show, I was wondering if anyone knew of somewhere with a good chartplotter display?

Many Thanks

Tim

 

[prv]

Which Force 4 did you go to? Shamrock Quay only have a couple of plotters, but I remember Bursledon having many more.

A mate said he tried out lots of them somewhere in Portsmouth, I think it may have been Marine Superstore.

Definitely good call to try them out in the flesh before buying, though.

Pete

 

[timmygobang]

Which Force 4 did you go to? Shamrock Quay only have a couple of plotters, but I remember Bursledon having many more.

A mate said he tried out lots of them somewhere in Portsmouth, I think it may have been Marine Superstore.

Definitely good call to try them out in the flesh before buying, though.

Pete

Hey pete,

I tried the one in Chichester, and also Hamble, out of the two Hamble were better.

Yep they're too expensive not to try out

Thanks I'll try Marine Superstore and see how I get on.

 

[strudders]

Give Greenham Regis a call - they can probably arrange something at Southampton or Lymington - I have found them very helpful in th epast

 

[richardbrennan]

Marine Superstore have all the popular makes on display, most of which are live. Their prices are also fairly competitive.

 

[timmygobang]

Quick update

Marine superstore had a brilliant display and a guy from maydaymarine.co.uk helped me choose a plotter. Not quite sure what the relationship between him and marine superstore is, but he knew the staff and is fitting my new chartplotter on monday!

Thanks for the help guys might actually do some of this sailing lark soon!