| Useful Training/Tactical GPS Device #126094 12/11/07 06:18 PM 12/11/07 06:18 PM |
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Posts: 1,200 Vancouver, BC | Looks like the Nauteek SC200 is the current gold standard for small boat performance training & race tactics. It seems to be more advanced in features than the Velocitek at the moment. Automode switching on upwind/downwind legs; Start line distance; True Upwind Direction plotting; Backlighting; Tacking/Gybing performance with target speed plots; Real VMG and/or VTD display. Only one waypoint can be input right now, but they promise multiple imputs Q1 of '08 as a firmware upgrade. Cost Sucks and support is a big question since developers are non-English speaking (France). Nauteek SC200Mike.
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#126097 12/13/07 06:55 AM 12/13/07 06:55 AM |
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Posts: 1,246 Orlando, FL | I do use a Velocitek for practice...when I remember to put it on the boat.
Later, Dan Mounting techniques?
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Posts: 1,246 Orlando, FL | can you post your drawing?
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Posts: 3,116 Annapolis, MD | Mounted mine on a prod coming off the front beam on my A cat. It's on a swivel and rotates counter to the mast.
It's great for up wind in light air or breeze on the wire.
Down wind... wild thing the mount is a bust. the velocotek is hidden behind the mast when you are sitting on the tramp. In big breeze, its still slightly hidden and you don't want to loose concentration looking for it or you will die!
Nest move is to either the boom (one tack only) or the rotation arm with a swivel.
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#126102 12/14/07 02:31 PM 12/14/07 02:31 PM |
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Posts: 1,200 Vancouver, BC | Looks like a nice unit if you could afford it. At about $700 it is rather pricey. The link to the SoCal dealer I provided in the original post has it listed at $569 USD....still pricey but not $700. Mike.
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Posts: 1,200 Vancouver, BC | Hi,
we confirm that a new firmware version for SC100 and SC200 will be available for free to upgrade systems with waypoints features in Q1 2008! Concerning support, please know that we are fluent English speaking developers, and that you will have also the best local support via our Official US Distributor.
Team NAUTEEK [color:"red"] [/color] Thanks Nauteek, That's good to hear about the support. Is there a userguide with full descriptions of the features we can access? P.S., you should contact Rick White who runs this website to work with him about advertising your products here. He also has a web-store for selling products. Mike.
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#126104 12/19/07 06:15 AM 12/19/07 06:15 AM |
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Posts: 1 | Hi guys, Although I quit the catamarans racing scene some time ago, I used to sail and race very actively in Europe on beachcats. I move to the USA about 10 years ago now...and I have decided to represent Nauteek products in the US. I race actively on sportboats and the SC200 is definitely what I was looking for as a racer, for practice sail or just for fun and see how fast I sail! For support and questions, feel free to contact me via the website at www.sailingsportboats.comI have used the Nauteek SC200 for just over a month but really like the features and simplicity of use. Yes, it is more expensive than other units out there (US$569), but you also get much more for your money and I can guarantee that it is a much higher quality tactical GPS than any other ones on the market. Happy sailing and good holidays to all, Cheers, Jerome | | |
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