Electronic advice, Raymarine C120

[Tashmoo]

I am being told by a local electronics distributor that the Raymarine C120 has a screen that is difficult to see in direct sun light when compared to the E120 and that the C120 processor is at its limits.

My application is for depth/fish finding, GPS and satellite radio/ weather. I want the large screen as my eyes are not what they once were. My boat is a Tournament 275 without a hard top and as such radar is not an option. What is the opinion out their on the C120 form a visual point of view and has anyone seen a problem with the processor?

 

[reelscreamer2]

I have 2 Raymarine C80 units on my boat and I have not had any problems with viewing the screens. I must admit that I have a hardtop so sunlight is not much of an issue. The only advantage that I can see with the E series is that you can connect multiple units and have redundancy of your electronics. I really don't think the quality of the displays could be that different.

Pete

 

[ottobozart]

If you want buoy, fuel and marina locations in high detail on your plot charter, you need the Navionics overlay. If a 12" screen will fit, then you have to get the E120. The C 120 will not support Navionics.

 

[GulfGrady]

I have twin E80's and I feel that the processor in the E series are pretty much maxed out also. The redraw rate is very slow sometimes.

 

[Boats Rock]

I have a C120 and was told the same thing. I have no problem with daytime viewing. The only things you gain with a E120 is more heat from the unit and power consumption. And the ability to add a video camera. Plus some features from the Platinum chart card. My radar,depth charting and Gps are good.And communications to the radio and auto pilot work fine. I have a gold Navionics card.