[BLUEFISH9]

I just so happened to pick up this unit but dont know much about it. Anyone else have any exp with it that might be able to chime in. I'm in a dilema too...I know they make a quality plotter but I think this thing might be TOO big for my boat (29 Luhrs). If im forced to unload it...What is the used value worth? Or should I just hold onto it?
Thoughts?
BF9

 

[BLUEFISH9]

144 views any not one person has any opinions on this unit?

 

[makoexpress]

I have the 952. Never heard of the 962.

 

[PURSUIT2]

Mike - sent you a PM

 

[WAHOOO]

i also have the 952 and iam happy with it if i were to put anything on the boat i need to get the weather overlay worth every penny if that unit has it keep it .

 

[KingKeith]

i have a 952. i'm happy with it except it has no trip odometer.

 

[KingKeith]

i never heard of a 962, do you mean 952?

 

[BLUEFISH9]

Nope...There is a 961 and a 962 and from what I understand, they happen to be prety much the same machine. The 952 you speak of is a much smaller unit I beleive. Here's a pic of the 962:

 

[tunaorlater]

I have played with one on a friends boat. Its a good unit and easy to use. The only reason they are not very popular is the 6000i came out shortly after they did. Couldn't tell you what its worth but if it fits I would hold onto it unless you want the features of the 6100 like sat weather.

 

[CaptainNick]

The 962 was the precursor to the famed 972. At the time (2000-2005), it was the most advanced chartplotter on the market. Its a pc-type raster plotter.

This post edited by CaptainNick 03:47 PM 08/17/2008

 

[PtJudeRI]

Let me know if you are going to unload it, I may be in the market soon!

Thanks.

Ryan

 

[PAULN]

Ran a boat with that plotter for 3 seasons- very good machine- fast, nice screen- Only problem is it went through 2 back lights- you could only see the screen in the pitch dark went it blew- machine was useless in day light when the bulb blew- it was $400 repair at the time....

 

[Tunacious33]

962 is a great machine. Much better charts than the 6000 or 6100. I've had all three. Don't get me wrong...the 6100 is nice, but the raster chart is just like a paper chart.

Only problem with the 962 is Northstar doesn't support it anymore. You have to go to a reputable electronics shop and they can fix it or send it to 1 of 4 companies in the US that will still work on it. Its probably worth 1500 if it is in good shape.

good luck

bill