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I made sure my Whaler 27 will NEVER get lost! Both my Whalers will know where they are at all times:)

Purchased and had shipped the last 2 components of my upgraded electronics, one more Garmin 6212 MFD and a XM radio module.

I am removing the 2 outdated Lowrance MFD's, a Simrad autopilot, Icom radio, and Raymarine dome radar system with a separate display on the helm.
The replacement system is the 2 Garmin 6212's side by side with a Vision chip in one of them. Only one Vision chip is required, as both chartplotters can use it over the network. Next is the GSD 26 CHIRP sounder with an Airmar TM 265 LH CHIRP transducer. A GMR™ 404 xHD Open Array Radar, GHP™ 10 Marine Autopilot System, VHF-200 Radio and the XM weather module will complete the networked package. Will be using the NMEA 2000 network to have all components working together. I had some of this installed on the Outrage 18 before the refit, but it was just too much for the small engine electrical system. This package should make a really nice setup for Offshore in the Gulf Of Mexico.

The Outrage 18 got a new GPSMAP 741xs CHIRP unit with a CHIRP transducer for it also. I think this will be enough on this boat. I purchased a new Yamaha F-115 and a Yamaha 9.9 HT with power tilt for the Outrage, and I think the more minimal electronics will be adequate for my use of this boat. The 741xs just hit the market and I got one of the very first ones out. It has a 7" touch screen. The limited small engine charging system should be able to support the electrical drain with this setup easily. I also got another VHF-200 radio for this boat, and it will also be NMEA 2000 networked with the GPS/Sounder. This package should make a nice setup for the inland lakes and coastal areas where it will be used.

So, wherever my Whalers go, they will not be lost, they should always know right where they are!