Tag: simrad

Installing the DD15 drive unit

by Matt | Mar 27, 2016 | Autopilot Install | 2

The DD15 is the muscle of the autopilot system. It’s a unit that attaches to the rudder and...

Installing the GoFree Wifi

by Matt | Dec 10, 2015 | Maintenance | 2

WARNING: NERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRDDDD SHIT FOLLOWS So I got this thing. It’s a Simrad Gofree...

Installing new VHF

by Matt | Jan 20, 2015 | Maintenance | 0

As part of the huge swath of electronics upgrades I am in the middle of doing, I decided to replace the existing VHF with a new Simrad RS30. My main reason for choosing this model was that it came with an option to use a fully...

GPS Install

by Matt | Sep 2, 2014 | Maintenance | 0

Next up was to install the GPS. I decided to mount it on the pedestal so went and bought a bunch of fittings. After a short while of mucking about, I managed to get it installed. I then had to run the transducer cable all...