raymarine gps antennae replacement

[Duetto]

hi all,

we have a 2003 34 pilot. i'm pretty sure i need to replace the gps antennae. i think it's a raystar 120. has anyone replaced theirs's with something OTHER than a 120 or 125? if so what product did you use and how big is the project?

thanks,

john

 

[Tonic1]

If you're replacing the mfd as well as the antenna, most have built in antennas. I replaced an old Garmin unit on my 2007 P34, I think it was a 3006 unit with the roof mounted antenna. I replaced it with a Garmin 1042, with built in antenna and just left the old antenna on the roof. To replace with a new external antenna, you have to get the wire down to the display. On the hardtop, like mine, there is a wire way, but you will likely have to remove the headliner. Not sure how the wire was routed on the soft top version.

 

[Duetto]

a standalone with built in gps is on my list but i want to keep the old mfd for radar. i think i've landed on mounting the new mushroom antennae inside cabin in front of steering wheel. there is a seatalk junction box mounted under the hinged platform.

thanks again

 

[Iggy]

What about a Marine Satellite Compass

 

[Ka_sea_ta]

This is a good opportunity to begin the upgrade of your boat's electronics. The RS150 receiver is a good start. It has NMEA 2k or seatalk ng output, which can be converted to seatalk through a raymarine seatalk to seatalk ng converter. Using the converter will allow you to start upgrading to NMEA 2k while still using the legacy Raymarine MFD