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150 Montauk MFD selection
Jcrgus	#1  Posted on 07/03/21 - 6:05 PM
Member Posts: 21 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/26/20	I sent the following message to Whaler in January of this year. "I want to specify a 150 Montauk to purchase. BUT your spec sheet lists models of the Raymarine AXIOM 7" MFD. (800x480 pixels, 1000 NITS) That unit has been substantially upgraded to the AXIOM 7+ 1024x600 pixels, 1500 NITS and wider viewing angles. How can I be sure I when I order my boat I get the updated model?" Not a peep in response. Well the whaler will arrive next week, i ordered it w/o the MFD. So, I want to put on the Raymarine AXIOM 7+. Does anyone have experience with these? There are ~ equivalent Garmin and Simrad 7 inch units. I believe they behave much the same as the Raymarine. I want to put on an AIS unit that will use a splitter to share a short antenna with a mounted VHF. I believe a NMEA 2000 backbone will be needed for this. Any and all comments will be appreciated. In my present trawler I installed the VHF, the AIS, the Radar, the Autopilot and the stabilizer system electronics etc. So I can connect things and read manuals successfully. But tips are appreciated.
NShoreMA	#2  Posted on 07/04/21 - 6:30 AM
Member Posts: 20 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/25/20	I have an Axiom 12. Raymarine uses their own SeaTalk NG for networking. My one complaint is the software updates can be frustrating. Otherwise it’s a nice unit. Fast and responsive screen. I’d imagine most modern brands will have similar functionality so if starting from scratch pick your favorite brand and go with it.
Jcrgus	#3  Posted on 07/04/21 - 9:16 PM
Member Posts: 21 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/26/20	Thanks. I know of Raymarine's dedication to their sea talk interface. The + models list NMEA 2000, Blue Tooth and wireless communication with the MFD. There are likely limitations on Blue Tooth and wireless but they must have implemented a broad spectrum of NMEA 2000 capabilities. (I hope) I have been reading the manual and must do more. I wish I had an example to follow for the NMEA interfacing to their MFD. I will keep looking.
NShoreMA	#4  Posted on 07/05/21 - 5:56 AM
Member Posts: 20 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/25/20	I know there are SeaTalk to NMEA adapters available now. For what you’re looking for with AIS it shouldn’t be a problem.