Kick Ass 47 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Looking at a new unit for the new boat and want to see what people think between the vulcan and the Zeus? I keep going back to the zeus because of the ability to use buttons and it will be out in the cockpit? Thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,214 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 The vulcan is fine for most smaller boats. But if you want to network (have a plotter upstairs and down) then the Zeus is the go. Also if you don't like touch only - I find the buttons on the Zeus 3 useful in heavy conditions, it can be hard to use a touch screen when the boats falling off waves... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kick Ass 47 Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 Those were my exact thoughts just extra $1000 between the 2 hurts the pocket Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,214 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Touchscreens vary greatly, especially when wet. The older generations were pretty rubbish in the wet. The later B&G ones are heaps better, they now have software that can tell the difference between a real touch and rain/water. This is a B&G only feature. However, the buttons can still be easier when there is a lot of movement (its rough). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kick Ass 47 Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 Probably best to just spend the extra money so there is no regrets in the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazzathemammoth 37 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 We just bought the zeus and love it. Wouldnt go touchscreen only after our issues with the old mfd during the auckland tga race. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Toro 97 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 That unit on Pork Chop was brand spanking new and a replacement for the previous brand new Raymarine touch screen which they didn't honour the warranty on. I will never go touch screen again, nor Raymarine, and nor Lusty and Blundell for that matter. And Im very sorry that that farken thing failed you at a moment of need Bazza Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazzathemammoth 37 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Its all good Veladare. It makes for a good story and most importantly no one got hurt and the boat is in 1 piece. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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