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Equipment for a Modern Gaffer
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Instruments
and Navigation
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Equipment
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1. Instrument System |
Simrad IS11 (formerly Robertson) |
Simrad
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Four instruments in the
cockpit: speed/log,
depth, wind, and GPS repeater.
Single 'Central' instrument at chart
table gives access to all functions (other than GPS) plus battery
voltage,
engine hours etc.
Strictly NMEA0183 interfacing, both
internally and for external connections (to GPS and Autopilot in our
case).
Backlighting - choice of 3 colours
and 7 light levels. |
Chione T |
London |
O/N 901053 |
R.T. 6 54/100 |
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2.
GPS - Fixed |
Micrologic ML-250 |
Micrologic
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Henry (the Navigator) looked
pretty
good on paper, but has proved to be a very bad buy.
We had to change both the antenna and
display unit during the first 12 months. We are still getting
problems
with the screen.
Micrologic went bust in 1999!
Considering ditching it for a Garmin
128. |
Chione T |
London |
O/N 901053 |
R.T. 6 54/100 |
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3. GPS - Handheld |
Garmin 12XL |
Garmin
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Bought recently on impluse for
under
£100, when the Micrologic was going through a particularly bad
period.
Already earned its keep when the ML-250
failed completely the night before our last cross-Channel
passage.
Thanks, Henrietta! |
Chione T |
London |
O/N 901053 |
R.T. 6 54/100 |
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4. VHF Transceiver |
ICOM M-59Euro |
Icom
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We were just too early for the
first
GMDSS sets, so this is strictly analogue - it has proved to be a great
little
radio.
Just be aware that plugging in an extension
speaker (for use in the cockpit, say) will switch off the internal
speaker.
[Not an insurmountable problem - we can now choose any combination of
outputs
now - email me for details.]
PS: just a
recommendation for the Shakespeare AM/FM signal splitter-- allows us
to successfully use our masthead aerial for the stereo too. |
Chione T |
London |
O/N 901053 |
R.T. 6 54/100 |
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5. Autopilot |
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6. Trailing Log |
Walker Microknot |
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We used to take
this natty little device away with us on charter trips; pre-Chione. It still acts as a useful
backup. Sadly, they are no longer being made.
If you have one, and need a new
battery,
try RS part #185-5659
(call +44 1536 204555 for the
Electromail CD-ROM catalogue). |
Chione T |
London |
O/N 901053 |
R.T. 6 54/100 |
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7. Clock |
Sewill 'Admiralty' (66303G) |
Sewills
of
Liverpool Ltd
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A clock is a clock
is a clock, so why mention it here?
Essentially because it's also a
primary
navigational instrument.
This one keeps exceptionally good
time
and looks good too! |
Chione T |
London |
O/N 901053 |
R.T. 6 54/100 |
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8. Compass - Handbearing |
Axium Mini |
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We used an
Autohelm electronic personal compass for some time, but have now gone
back to the old faithful Axium (formerly the Mini 2000S).
It's easier than the Autohelm to
get
reliable readings in seaway, and doesn't need a battery. |
Chione T |
London |
O/N 901053 |
R.T. 6 54/100 |
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9. Binoculars |
Tasco Offshore 21 (7 x 50) |
Tasco
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Essential pilotage
equipment - these seem a good value pair. |
Chione T |
London |
O/N 901053 |
R.T. 6 54/100 |
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