I removed the Signet equipment two seasons ago after a repair on an
instrument lasted about 40 days. I filled in and faired the old
bulkhead openings. I replaced the equipment with a NEXUS Multi,a Wind
Data and a Steer pilot, two new through hulls, mast head, server and a
compass. We fabricated a bracket to hold the three instruments and
mounted it below the boom on the mast. Easy to read from anywhere aft
of the boom, day or night. The new through hull transducers went into
the existing openings only requiring bedding. I have about $2500.00 in
the system and it works great.
Chuck Drumm
30/30GP,FORTITUDE
> Enrico Pozzo wrote:
>
> I just sent in my Signet SL80 (depth sounder and knot meter dial) in
> for repair and was told that they no longer carry parts for it. They
> made me an offer to replace it with their current model, the SL250 and
> would offer a discount as I purchase that. The advantage is that I
> can use my old through-hulls. My boat did not have wind instruments
> when I bought tit and I would like to add some. If I would do this
> with Signet, to replace the module, dial and to add integrated wind
> instruments for VMG, apparent and true wind speed and direction and an
> extra dial, would cost me about $1800.00 (with the discount). To add
> their performance module, which would provide the opportunity to
> estimate tack angle, etc. add another $1600.00 (out of my range)
>
> I have been looking at other brands. I have a friend, a cruiser who
> swears by a new Nexus system he bought. They seem to have a pretty
> nice performance package for about $1300.00 but their wind instruments
> don't seem very legible for racing. Have any of you replaced your
> instruments or thought about doing this. Which instruments do you
> recommend? I would like to stay under or around $2000.00 for this.
>
> Enrico (Bravo-Seattle)
>
>
Received on Mon Oct 15 10:01:55 2001