The Offshore Sailing Regulations recently changed to require an AIS Transponder for Catagory 2 Race. The unit I have chosen is the Vesper Marine Watchmate 850.
What I like about this unit is that AIS targets are displayed on its own screen, uncluttered as well as having a USB output that allows it to be overlayed on Raymarine CL70 Multifunction Display which is mounted in a navpod at the helm.
My philosophy is the more reduntancy built into the system the better.
Dave - looks like a really good AIS unit. Looked on the website and it says it's not available in the US or Canada though - where are you getting this?
ReplyDeleteI emailed them and they called to say that they are going through final FCC approvals and unit will be available for sale in USA and Canada by year end.
ReplyDeletewhat is the price? Is it a transmitter also?
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