Electronic opinions please

[seapower]

If I need dental work, I'm going with the guy that has the most experience on the job. I'd do the same here for your question, it's your butt on the line out there. Frank

[clt_capt]

Sounds like a well thought out plan. 2 Separate systems means that a software glitch or network bug isn't gonna hose you totally. Get some help interfacing the autopilot so that you don't have control issues.

[ncjawbreaker]

Don't worry, I will be getting help with it all! I may know surgery, but know nothinng about installing marine electronics.

[Custom Canvas]

Like the sound of your system the only thing I can add is I'd go with a dedicated bottom machine. The 8 inch Furuno 585 is an AWESOME machine. Simple features and very easy to use. I also love the garmin for chart plotting

What's the new rig?

[gcredle]

Both the NN3d and the 6200 series are great choices--both are super fast machines when it comes to chart redraw/panning/zooming. Again, a nod for Garmins no-nonsense network system and easy to use plotter---and a nod to Furuno's sounder/radar as best in class.
Just a heads up on the 6200 series, make sure you buy it from a Garmin approved dealer----they are many places that sell Garmin, but not all are approved to sell the full Garmin line-----if you buy a Garmin 700/6000/7000 series unit from an unapproved dealer---Garmin will not honor warranty. You can visit Garmin's website for a full list of approved dealers. Also--if you have a Garmin approved installer do your install--this also get you an added year of warranty coverage---again the list is on the Garmin website.

[seapower]

You're gonna tell me that if you could afford Furuno, that you'd turn around and buy Garmin????? Really, try to get that good old Garmin product worked on 10 year's from the date of purchase! I really need to take you fishin', even your wife say's so!!!!! You're suffering from withdrawl! Frank

[scattered_grass]

You're gonna tell me that if you could afford Furuno, that you'd turn around and buy Garmin????? Really, try to get that good old Garmin product worked on 10 year's from the date of purchase! I really need to take you fishin', even your wife say's so!!!!! You're suffering from withdrawl! Frank

lol

He better show me how to operate the 4212 pkg we got for the Drum Runner! That ole gcredle..

[seapower]

Kinda makes me wonder what kind of "electronic's" pakage he has in his sailboat?????? Frank

[gcredle]

You're gonna tell me that if you could afford Furuno, that you'd turn around and buy Garmin????? Really, try to get that good old Garmin product worked on 10 year's from the date of purchase! I really need to take you fishin', even your wife say's so!!!!! You're suffering from withdrawl! Frank

The wife is always telling me to go fishing, go hunting----and don't come home empty handed!! I should listen to her more often...lack of fishing does make me a little crazy in the head now that you mention it.

Price really is not an issue when it comes to the Garmin 6212 vs. the Furuno MFD 12 (Garmin -$3999.99/Furuno MFD12 $3649.99 not complete network prices)--its actually slightly more expensive than the Furuno NN3d! But I am afraid you are right the repair side---no one in the market beats the ability to be rebuilt/repaired over time like Furuno..

Scattered Grass--
Once you get ready to install that new system.....you know how to find me...

[seapower]

When you gonna stop makin' excuses and climb aboard????? I already got your permission from the "Boss". And we can alway's stop by the fish house and bring home dinner!!! Frank