[C320-list] Which chartplotter do you use?

[Warren Updike]

Ok, call me a Luddite; but, here on the Chesapeake Bay we are (almost)
always in sight of land, our chart book and cruise guide are as well, my
charts on PolarNav are up to date, and my years of sailing here rarely show
anything new.  So, I have resisted the move to a chart plotter, instead
relying on a Garmin hand-held GPS.  

So, why change?  One reason is that our now 18 year old instruments are
starting to crap-out.  Another is that eventually, I'll want (need) to sell
this tub and want it to be attractive to a new buyer.  Rather than wait, we
should think about replacing things now while we can reap the benefits.  

My question, for those who have replaced instruments in recent times, which
instruments and chart plotter do you use and why?  What do you like and
don't like? Has anyone done their own NMEA 2K refit?

 

Warren & Pattie Updike

1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"