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Sloop Smitten
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Initially Posted - 12/27/2005 :  12:26:12  Show Profile
Frank,
I noticed you installed your GPS reciever on the inside bulkhead wall. All of the information Humminbird providers show a horizontal installation and an unobstructed view. Your installation (inside and facing forward and down) obviously works so it is beyond me to question it but I am curious if you ever have a hard time establishing satellite communication with your setup. I would much prefer your installation than their recommendation. I guess the lesson is, "Don't take everything you read as gospel!"
Joe Wergers
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78 C25 FK/SR #381
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/28/2005 :  20:24:51  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
Occationally it will take up to 3 minutes to lock on , but that is not unusual for handhelds as well. I figured I would try it inside laying next to the sink for a few days to see how it went. It went fine so I screwed it down as high to act like a fairlead for the lines. Can you tell I used Harken eye straps for the wire run? They are cheap and Nautical.
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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 12/29/2005 :  02:04:08  Show Profile
Pretty clever. I'll have to do some experimentation on my own.
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