[C320-list] ST-50 Instrument Replacement

[Patrick Tyler]

John,
If you decide to replace with ST60 instruments I have a new in the box wind
system.  I bought it for a new boat, but the dealer went broke before the
boat came in and then I decided to just wait for a while.
I'll make you a good deal on it.  I believe it retails for around $500.
Email me direct if you're interested.

Pat Jannie t
Ptyler4 at sc.rr.com


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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of John Ellis
Sent: 12/28/2010 10:36 PM
To: Catalina 320 association
Subject: [C320-list] ST-50 Instrument Replacement


The 15-year old ST-50 instruments on my boat are slowly failing, and are no
longer repairable by the Raymarine factory. First the speed transducer died
and a replacement failed to fix the problem, and now the wind vane has
started to disintegrate - the anemometer no longer turns and part of the
wind vane has broken off. I noticed the wind vane failure sailing today when
there was apparent wind direction, but no wind speed on the display. It must
be time to break out some boat bucks for replacement instruments.
 
Does anyone have experience with NMEA 2000? I'm considering Garmin's GWS
wind sensor, through hull transducer for depth and speed, and two GMI
instruments. Another alternative is wind/speed/depth Raymarine ST-60s, which
are not NMEA 2000. One factor will be ease of installation, that's why a
NMEA 2000 system with one backbone cable is attractive. The other factor is
compatibility with the existing through-hull sensors - the best case would
be if the Garmin/Raymarine speed sensors will fit in the existing ST-50
through-hull fitting; since my boat is in the water year round avoiding a
haul out to replace the entire fitting would be a big help.
 
Any advice or experiences with a similar instrument replacement will be much
appreciated!

John #271
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