is there some system that relays the raymarine charts onto the big screen? I recall a boat I was looking at had such a system?
edit post NO Yes What is it that you actually want to do? Not sure why images are upside down but I have a Raymarine Chartplotter at Nav Station plus networked plotter in a locker that can be viewed from the wheel. These use raymarine sea talk to communicate with the autopilot computer. The Ockam sailing instruments which have their own computer (bottom left but should be top right in bottom photo) are integrated to the Raymarine network and the boat PC (top left but should be bottom right) by the NMEA 0183 protocol. The boat computer runs Ockham Soft5 , PC plotter and the Navionics Charts loaded onto the hard drive, Expedition for weather routing, MaxSea as an alternative chart plotting navigation and weather routing software. Ockam Soft5 can broadcast via its own wifi network to the remote ipad or smartphone or over internet. The bottom left should be top right device is a FleetBroadband 150 satellite broadband and telephone hooked up to the PC. The PC can also hookup to the internet via WIFI or via the Telstra Mobile Network (the dongle with yellow tape on top photo) This has a 9 dBa external antenna for mobile reception up to 50 miles of the Aust Eastern Seaboard. The ipad can connect to any of my computers using Splashtop and then acts as a remote terminal either over the internet which means I can use computer at work remotely or via WiFi if out of internet range which means that can use the ipad anywhere on the boat to control or look at anything. Also have a wireless remote fob for the autopilot which is not networked to anything but Raymarine.
i guess the simple answer to your question is YES (edit NO) gee I hate it when I am wrong
There is also an AIS transponder hooked up to the computer and networked to everything
Frant,
I think the question is, can you transfer the C series display directly to the Acer monitor
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Frant,
I think the question is, can you transfer the C series display directly to the Acer monitor
There is a video out output on the plotter. You would have to get a kid to get a picture going though!!!
Wireless? That's what would make me real happy. Channel 4 would be navagition....etc
I have a C80 plotter and am not sure where to find the video out. What model is your plotter?
This would be ideal as I can then transfer the display from the helm to the PC screen at the chart table. I currently run a PC with Nobeltec installed below but to be able to switch between that and the helm plotter would be a bonus.
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Frant,
I think the question is, can you transfer the C series display directly to the Acer monitor
There is a video out output on the plotter. You would have to get a kid to get a picture going though!!!
Just for interest I bought the Acer monitor in the states because it had an 18volt dc input and came with a 110 volt to 18 volt (laptop power supply) I had a 12volt to 18volt actually switchable from 12 volt to 24 volt that was used to charge the laptop backup system and I could use that .However I found that when using the new flat pin monitor connection to the computer the monitor works on the 12 v doc boat power supply. Use the old blue monitor connection cable and needed 18 volts to drive the monitor. Given that 12v doc monitors (tiny) were still over $500 bucks in the states I did pretty well for under $100. The PC is a mini at that uses a 12volt power supply.
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I have a C80 plotter and am not sure where to find the video out. What model is your plotter?
This would be ideal as I can then transfer the display from the helm to the PC screen at the chart table. I currently run a PC with Nobeltec installed below but to be able to switch between that and the helm plotter would be a bonus.
Mine is an E 80 plotter.will have a look at manuals.
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I have a C80 plotter and am not sure where to find the video out. What model is your plotter?
This would be ideal as I can then transfer the display from the helm to the PC screen at the chart table. I currently run a PC with Nobeltec installed below but to be able to switch between that and the helm plotter would be a bonus.
From what I work out my new tub has two c70 chart plotters. One at the helm and one at the chart table. I asume that you can router,conect the image to a conpayable device Such as a led lcd screen That's what I'm looking for.
Might have given you a bum steer. The plotter accepts video input. Ie you can play DVDs not apparently output screen as video.
I just had a long look and every thing I see says that the C70 has no video out port.
I am not a big fan of having a plotter at the helm station. Mine is tucked away in a stern locker and can be checked by the helmsman only if the locker is opened and you look specifically at the plotter. Even with the plotter set to its lowest night brightness it will cause severe night vision loss. When dual handed and in a tricky Nav situation I have the navigator down below able to concentrate solely on navigation and helmsman on steering and picking up visual navigation aids. When on watch or single handing ray does the steering person does a thorough visual scan before coming down below to check all instruments in comfort. Then returning topside for another visual scan. Maybe it's age but have to work really hard to maintain night vision. Nav station is set up to minimise loss with red lighting only. I also have a red galley light so that there is no need for white light at sea.
Each for there own frant but for me personlally I like a chart to monitor progress up front single handed or with watch keepers. Obviously the dull/brightness needs to be adjusted as soon as need be.
A chart plotter in a locker at the time of a storm would be a pain in the back side for me.and going back and forth to the chart table can be equally enoying.
One thing I find funny on other peoples boats is they never show you how to dim the electronics I always find it a challenge and some time wonder how the skipper has been going on his last watch with all lights a buzzing no wonder I don't sleep on such a journey!
www.raymarine.com.au/view/index-id=3939.html
you should be able to mirror apple via wi fi I think
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edit post NO Yes What is it that you actually want to do? Not sure why images are upside down but I have a Raymarine Chartplotter at Nav Station plus networked plotter in a locker that can be viewed from the wheel. These use raymarine sea talk to communicate with the autopilot computer. The Ockam sailing instruments which have their own computer (bottom left but should be top right in bottom photo) are integrated to the Raymarine network and the boat PC (top left but should be bottom right) by the NMEA 0183 protocol. The boat computer runs Ockham Soft5 , PC plotter and the Navionics Charts loaded onto the hard drive, Expedition for weather routing, MaxSea as an alternative chart plotting navigation and weather routing software. Ockam Soft5 can broadcast via its own wifi network to the remote ipad or smartphone or over internet. The bottom left should be top right device is a FleetBroadband 150 satellite broadband and telephone hooked up to the PC. The PC can also hookup to the internet via WIFI or via the Telstra Mobile Network (the dongle with yellow tape on top photo) This has a 9 dBa external antenna for mobile reception up to 50 miles of the Aust Eastern Seaboard. The ipad can connect to any of my computers using Splashtop and then acts as a remote terminal either over the internet which means I can use computer at work remotely or via WiFi if out of internet range which means that can use the ipad anywhere on the boat to control or look at anything. Also have a wireless remote fob for the autopilot which is not networked to anything but Raymarine.
i guess the simple answer to your question is YES (edit NO) gee I hate it when I am wrong
Electronics Raymarine E series GPS/chart plotter including Radar at helm with nav station relay and integrated to saloon mounted flat screen DVD/TV system, ST7001 autopilot, ST60 wind display. Tri data display. Raymarine 2kw radar, ICOM VHF with cockpit relay. Danforth binnacle mounted compass, Bose sound system in saloon with addition cockpit audio entertainment system for the cockpit.
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Electronics Raymarine E series GPS/chart plotter including Radar at helm with nav station relay and integrated to saloon mounted flat screen DVD/TV system, ST7001 autopilot, ST60 wind display. Tri data display. Raymarine 2kw radar, ICOM VHF with cockpit relay. Danforth binnacle mounted compass, Bose sound system in saloon with addition cockpit audio entertainment system for the cockpit.
That is a great set up. I like the idea of the chartplotter at the helm relayed back to the tv in the saloon. I just want to get someone to install it for me. It's not my forte.
Being a blonde mermaid I'm sure it won't take long finding a guru . However being a fake blonde ocean boy it seems most of the time he has to work stuff out himself!
Two new LCD television sets fitted one 32”Smart TV fitted in the main saloon with a VGA connection that allows you to navigate from the chart table as well as check the radar without going outside the boat. so its a VGA connection that's old school right?
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Two new LCD television sets fitted one 32”Smart TV fitted in the main saloon with a VGA connection that allows you to navigate from the chart table as well as check the radar without going outside the boat. so its a VGA connection that's old school right?
Yep, 9 pin D plug
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Electronics Raymarine E series GPS/chart plotter including Radar at helm with nav station relay and integrated to saloon mounted flat screen DVD/TV system, ST7001 autopilot, ST60 wind display. Tri data display. Raymarine 2kw radar, ICOM VHF with cockpit relay. Danforth binnacle mounted compass, Bose sound system in saloon with addition cockpit audio entertainment system for the cockpit.
That is a great set up. I like the idea of the chartplotter at the helm relayed back to the tv in the saloon. I just want to get someone to install it for me. It's not my forte.
Not sure if I rank as a blonde? However my beard and even pubic hair now match so that must count for something. My recommendation is to instal the plotter at the Nav station. You do have to be comfortable and able to concentrate if wanting to plot a route, check positions or check radar and AIS. . If you have to be referring to a chart plotter from the wheel and can't actually see the navigation marks/ rocks/ ships or whatever then your navigation practices need refining. A chart plotter should only tell you where to look for visual navigation aids and should not be used for maneuvering. I would gladly help a fellow blonde with installation but tyranny of distance prevails.
That does not look comfortable frant what is that thing around your neck a airbag? I will be relaxed semi naked on my leather lounge while watching the latest DVDs and checking channel 4 every 10 mins with a coarce up,radar and AIS overlay. As long with 20 min visuals. I do not oppose to anyone that requires a PFD its personal choice or at the direction of the skipper! And pubic hairs ? Wtf please that is gross !
The early one of these run on12 volts http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LOOK-Apple-Mac-Mini-G4-1-25GHz-1GB-Ram-SuperDrive-Wi-Fi-MacOSX-10-5-8-Office/321632236030?hash=item4ae2c671fe
unfortunately the later models dont
bit of useless info for some one 
www.ebay.com.au/itm/60lumens-Portable-USB-HDMI-Mini-Projectors-Multimedia-Projector-12v-15w-Black-/201164491304?pt=AU_HomeEnt_Projectors&hash=item2ed6568a28
LED 12 volt projector above link
In my opinion , when steering , it can be very handy / comforting ,to have a chartplotter right in your face at the helm !
and yes please keep your pubic hairs contained frant!!
Yes for inshore coastal this is what I want, the only reason should be going down below is to make a quick cuppa! The LED/LCD TV idea is only for offshore sailing obviously.
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That does not look comfortable frant what is that thing around your neck a airbag? I will be relaxed semi naked on my leather lounge while watching the latest DVDs and checking channel 4 every 10 mins with a coarce up,radar and AIS overlay. As long with 20 min visuals. I do not oppose to anyone that requires a PFD its personal choice or at the direction of the skipper! And pubic hairs ? Wtf please that is gross !
And the thought of you semi naked isn't gross??WTF.
And yes if you choose to consume a moderate quantity of alcohol and reckon you can maintain an adequate watch picking your head up through the companway hatch every 20 minutes I think you should keep that to yourself and not try to influence newcomers to bad practice. You display a total disregard to good seamanship or have never actually had other peoples lives in your custody. At night everybody wears a PFD and Spinlock with integrated harness are the only ones I will permit. Everybody must clip on from down below before egressing the companionway hatch. Seriously if you think you can maintain an adequate watch in the coastal fishing zones by picking your head up every 20 min you will come a cropper. How many fishing boats broadcast AIS? How many are visible to your radar? How many fishing boats maintain a watch when working? You really should try not to spread bad practice as the norm.
I think someone has popped too many PFD's......
anyway i I like the thought of broadcasting the chart plotter to a big screen in the saloon ,is a great idea to keep all the other pissheads(crew) up to date.
