Where Navigation is Going
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Raymarine DSM300 Digital Sounder
May 2012- Pros:
- - HD auto adaptive gain control (no adjustment needed)
- - Huge variety of display options
- - Whiteline/bottomlock options
- Cons:
- - Poor detection below 500ft
- - Poor detection at higher speeds
Raymarine AIS650 AIS Transceiver
May 2012- Pros:
- - Receives both Class A and B signals
- - Includes Buddy Tracking System
- - Silent Mode feature
- Cons:
- - Almost double the price of the 350 model
- - Use of AIS targets on N2K is limited
Raymarine RD418HD Radar
October 2011- Pros:
- - HD provides a sharper image and improved target separation
- - Bird mode optimizes the radome to detect sea birds
- - Works with Raymarine C-Wide, E and G series MFD
- Cons:
- - Does not work with older C series MFD
- - May need network Switch (depending on installation)
- - Bird mode works with E-wide series MFD only
Raymarine X-30 Autopilot
October 2011- Pros:
- - Built-in rate gyro
- - Works with or without rudder feedback
- - SeaTalk, SeaTalkNG NMEA0183 and N2K
- Cons:
- - SmartPilot does not bridge data from SeaTalk to NMEA0183
- - ST70 is required for some advanced functions
Raymarine RA1048D 4kW 48" Digital Open Array
October 2011- Pros:
- - Automatically adjusts to changing environmental and sea conditions
- - Dual range capable
- - Compatible with many Raymarine navigation systems
- Cons:
- - Not compatible with C-Series Classic (C70, C80, C120) displays
- - 85 knots maximum wind speed
- - High cost
The work PYS did was transformative for me and my boat,
says Jonathan. Now I can rely on the system with absolute certainty.
-Jonathan
Q: 
I can't seem to decide on a 12V or a 24V battery for my bow thruster install. I don't understand why I'd choose one over the other - I know it's the same idea as for a windlass but why choose 24V? I know current draw is half in series and I want to the load on the batteries to be low, but I need two batteries anyway to make 24V. So if I use two batteries for 12V and put them in parallel, I'll get double the capacity. The thrust is the same and some people were saying a 24V motor is smaller but the overall dimensions are the exact same. What should I do? 
-Bill
