2020-02-02, 01:54 PM
Or if you have a NMEA2000 network, then there is a Microtalk to NMEA2000 gateway.
That is what I use to get wind data to my autopilot.
In terms of the depth sounder, in my mind it makes sense to get rid of the tacktick and get an active one instead. The tacktick hull sensor/sender although is supplied with 12v power actually runs on 3.2 - from the batteries. Once the batteries die, it don't work. The batteries are €70 each time they need changing.
That is what I use to get wind data to my autopilot.
In terms of the depth sounder, in my mind it makes sense to get rid of the tacktick and get an active one instead. The tacktick hull sensor/sender although is supplied with 12v power actually runs on 3.2 - from the batteries. Once the batteries die, it don't work. The batteries are €70 each time they need changing.