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We've owned our 52' sailboat for 21 years. My personal choice is
Furuno. My radar, my GPS, my WFAX, my VHF - they're never quit - never
need service - in 21 years - and we've cruised full time for 14 years.
The only other gear we have to match that is the WH autopilot.

That is good to know - thank you.

I have narrowed it down to Furuno and Simrad - Simrad seems to have the
edge with radar, and similar reliability.

I guess it will boil down to where I get better support and prices.

Marc

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I have narrowed it down to Furuno and Simrad - Simrad seems to have the
edge with radar, and similar reliability.

only because the OEM is closer to you, than Japan. Check the High Seas
Fishing Fleets, they use Furuno Radars, 3 to 1 over Simrads, and there
IS a reason for that.

Bruce in alaska
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