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Title: Instrument housing pod
Post by: Paul Bosquet on January 16, 2005, 11:22:36 AM

I am in need of replacing my instruments. My choice are the Simrad IS12 instruments, combi (depth / speed) and a wind system.Similar in size as the Raymarine units. Will the new instruments fit the original housing pods or do I need to get new rail mount swivel pods. I do not want to have the instruments right in front of my face as do the new grab rail installed systems do. I find that they interfere with visibility in a seated position.
Paul C34 Eliosso

Title: Instrument housing pod
Post by: Ted Pounds on January 16, 2005, 03:45:21 PM

Paul,

Might I suggest you consider the new wireless systems like the TackTick. With no wires mounting options are infinite and easily changed. Just a thought....

Title: Instrument housing pod
Post by: Paul Bosquet on January 16, 2005, 04:16:27 PM

I did look at Lay line but too bloody expensive. Simrad instruments @ $1186.00 versus $2300.00 for wireless.
Numbers speak for them-self !!!!!!
Paul

Title: Instrument housing pod
Post by: Ron Hill on January 16, 2005, 04:23:56 PM

Paul : Why not pose that question to the maker of your old pods? :?:

Title: pods
Post by: Andrew Harvey on January 19, 2005, 06:08:04 AM

Paul,
You should be able to use your existing pods. The diameter of the pods is over 5" and the instruments are usually 4.5" max. Depth should not be a problem either. You may need to make up a new Plexiglas face plate.

Catalina 34

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