Practical Sailor's gear and boat reviews take the guesswork out of your buying decisions.

Volume 29
Number 13
July 1, 2003

Integrated Instrument Systems

Installers we asked appreciate the simplicity and track record of the Raymarine ST60 series. In a fast-changing electronics world, that's a big advantage. However, most other instrument-makers also have strong products. The trick is to find skilled installation and support.

Raymarine's ST60 instruments already enjoy a big market share. Now the company is pushing its newer, faster ST290 series.

At some point, one or more of the instruments you installed 10 years ago, or that were on the used boat you purchased, will be on their last legs, and it will be time to shop for replacements. Or maybe it's just time to move beyond that stand-alone depthsounder and into the wonderful world of integrated electronics. OK, maybe it's not always wonderful, but it's a world.

Either way, you'll probably find evaluating new gear a real eye-opener. In only one generation, sailing instruments, coupled with GPS position-finding, have evolved from Walker logs, sextants, compasses, and chronometers to complete push-button analysis of depth, wind, and current character, and what to do…

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