Instrumentation
1. Compass
2. Raymarine ST7001 plus autopilot with 400G course computer
3. Raymarine ST60 Tridata & Wind. I want the depth sounder’s transducer as far forward in the hull(s) as
feasible.
4. Raymarine ST600R autopilot remote control with SeaTalk deck sockets in Nav/office center and crow’s
nest.
5. Raymarine RL70CPlus Radar/GPS/Chart Plotter 2KW 24NM (color screen). Will use a Garmin
GPSmap 76S as backup GPS.
6. Raymarine Raystar 120 GPS sensor
7. Raymarine Ray230 VHF radio
8. Raymarine Ray230 VHF handset remote and speaker
9. Raymarine RNS1500 monitor – only if it will reduce the number of displays needed at helm.
10. Raymarine Pathfinder PC software.
11. ICOM M710 SSB transceiver with PTC-IIe pactor modem see www.marinecomputer.com
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12. Globalstar satellite phone.
13. If feasible, an electronic radar echo magnifier, to enhance the radar image of the boat to other boats.
14. I selected Raymarine for most instruments because of their “networking” and ability to communicate
with a laptop computer. I am open to recommendations of alternative instruments, however connecting
to a laptop is very important.
Hulls
1. I want as few thru-hulls as possible. I certainly want to minimize below waterline thru hulls.
2. As previously mentioned my primary concern with the 95MKII design is that the hulls’ beam and
overall beam may not be sufficient to provide the amount of “living” space I want. Therefore, if the
hulls could be slightly flared above the water line I believe the increase in beam might produce
significant improvements for my purposes.
Miscellaneous
I have not mentioned general plumbing, safety equipment, spares, tools, redundancy equipment and systems,
and probably many other items. In all of these areas I expect to rely on Alwoplast for recommendations.
Actually, everything I have mentioned above, except the Solomon Technologies electric motors, is open for
discussion. I am willing to change anything for which I am shown a better or more cost effective alternative.
