tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12630726.post4928017724623085490..comments2024-03-29T08:44:53.544-05:00Comments on Windtraveler: Put on a PedestalWindtravelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11933432135694020418noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12630726.post-15113580216823773432017-06-13T06:39:26.231-05:002017-06-13T06:39:26.231-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.AKONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721945446767980951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12630726.post-50991686191871945962012-12-12T20:06:58.229-06:002012-12-12T20:06:58.229-06:00Here we go. Display installed. https://lh6.googl...Here we go. Display installed. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fM4OWDgqUwk/UMk19A7ElaI/AAAAAAAAESE/Umm_kXF8-oo/s800/Chartplotter%2520Display%2520Unit%2520Install%2520007.JPGHSR-PREPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135035744570708308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12630726.post-35753024018540706532012-11-16T00:35:35.880-06:002012-11-16T00:35:35.880-06:00I'm about to do the same setup on my Westsail ...I'm about to do the same setup on my Westsail 43. My cockpit is short and my eyes don't see as well up close without bifocals, so I will be able to both see and reach my display without any trouble if it is on the end of my cabin trunk. Plus it will be up under the dodger in rough weather. In addition, my binnacle guard is straight (no bend) and I do not want to bend it forward or replace it just to accommodate a display. It's present configuration is perfect for walking on the cockpit seats full circle around the helm without letting go of the guard.HSR-PREPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135035744570708308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12630726.post-78311233421624421032012-10-13T15:53:37.812-05:002012-10-13T15:53:37.812-05:00@Paul - yes, we have our autopilot mounted on the ...@Paul - yes, we have our autopilot mounted on the pedestal, but it's small and low as well...the chartplotter was like a friggin' tv up there!! <br />@MoreJoy - YES!! Great point!<br />@Tytti- That was the idea :)Windtravelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11933432135694020418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12630726.post-72657003711180129902012-10-13T09:38:14.737-05:002012-10-13T09:38:14.737-05:00That's better for Your eyes too not having to ...That's better for Your eyes too not having to look upwards which would easily make Your eyes dry.<br />Good move.Tyttinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12630726.post-87129523838169772722012-10-13T08:44:04.064-05:002012-10-13T08:44:04.064-05:00Another bonus: you've made it more difficult t...Another bonus: you've made it more difficult to steal.More Joy Everywherenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12630726.post-28257100449234615282012-10-13T08:35:53.569-05:002012-10-13T08:35:53.569-05:00We mounted our 7" Raymarine on the pedestal, ...We mounted our 7" Raymarine on the pedestal, low behind the wheel, about 7 inches below the compass. Most chartplotters interfere with the compass. When we need to reference the screen, we just look down a bit. At this location, there is no interference to the compass or your sight line. Don't know how folks can stand having that screen in your face when sailing.<br /><br />Paul<br />M44<br />latitude43.comLatitude 43https://www.blogger.com/profile/09482326023480150403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12630726.post-64904190957994210722012-10-13T08:30:48.743-05:002012-10-13T08:30:48.743-05:00Great question!! Yes, we did!! We had some core r...Great question!! Yes, we did!! We had some core repair to do on this deck as well so we are also careful about that!! Thanks!Windtravelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11933432135694020418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12630726.post-7463603081077953392012-10-13T07:48:46.014-05:002012-10-13T07:48:46.014-05:00I agree with the pedestal issue. As a guy who'...I agree with the pedestal issue. As a guy who's done some core repair, though, I just gotta ask if you sealed the exposed core in your new cutout before mounting the unit? Things are looking good! Have fun with the new boat!Ariel | CD 36https://www.blogger.com/profile/08181212143350202096noreply@blogger.com