So, looks like Toodle-oo! is about to get a complete new set of electronics following our lightning strike. GPS, Chartplotters, Autopilot, Radar, AIS, etc.

Up to now we 've used Raymarine primarily - so I 'm familiar with it - albeit not totally impressed by it 's reliability - looking to study alternatives at the upcoming boat show in Newport...

We plan to circumnavigate - slowly - so I 'm interested to hear what brands of electronics are common around the world - since I fully expect to have to repair or replace items along the way.

Up to now we are considering Raymarine, Garmin and B&G - are these available all the way around? Are other options more sensible?

Thanks for any guidance available...

Bill Balme

Hi Dick,
Our lightning strike issues continued for quite a while - and I'm convinced that our recent generator issues - 3 + years after the strike were related. What's more, the insurance company agreed and settled yet another part of the claim - over 3 years after the event!
I certainly agree with the sentiment to run everything as much as possible as hard as possible to try to find any faults quickly - can't believe that other insurers are as good as ours (Markel's Jackline policy).


Bill Balme

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Bill Balme - 6/1/2019

Hi Dick,
Our lightning strike issues continued for quite a while - and I'm convinced that our recent generator issues - 3 + years after the strike were related. What's more, the insurance company agreed and settled yet another part of the claim - over 3 years after the event!
I certainly agree with the sentiment to run everything as much as possible as hard as possible to try to find any faults quickly - can't believe that other insurers are as good as ours (Markel's Jackline policy).

Hi Bill,
Always good to hear a field report, even if one wishes the reported event had not occurred in the first place. And always good to hear a positive report of an insurance claim, especially when I carry the same ins.
Let us know what your researches into instruments turns up.
My best, Dick