[C320-list] Raymarine C80 chartplotter replacement

[Doug Treff]

I did the "upgrade everything" option last year because I didn't want to be constantly working in the pedestal with wires in the guard tube, etc... It was the best upgrade I could have made.


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Doug Treff
doug at treff.us

On Mon, Aug 27, 2018, at 9:47 PM, Joe Luciano wrote:
> My C-80 had the same problem and a buddy of mine who works with computer 
> equipment was able to reseat the thin ribbon connections at the bottom 
> end of the display and breathed another life into it.  Took him about 15 
> minutes.  I’d at least have someone look at it before I bought a new 
> display.  Given that all of that era stuff is obsolete now, there is 
> risk of another piece going out and needing to upgrade the whole system 
> for compatibility.  Next time I lose a piece, I may have to bite the 
> bullet and upgrade everything.....
> 
> Joe
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> > On Aug 27, 2018, at 8:50 AM, Daryl Hunt <drhunt at rochester.rr.com> wrote:
> > 
> > All,    My Raymarine C80 chartplotter display has gone dark again and I'm considering whether to send it in for repair or just upgrade.  To those who have done the later, what have you upgraded to?   Looking for the easiest replacement compatible with my ST60 instruments and the navpod at the helm.
> > Fair winds,Daryl'99 C320 #660 "Believe"Lake Ontario - Pittsford, NY
> > 
> > 
> > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
>