May 13, 2009 11:20
Mirror mode. This particular monitor is "OK" outdoors but not great. Given the expense of outdoor specific monitors, this was the choice for me given the cost/value equation. I'm placing down next to my engine control cluster and thus not usually in direct sunlight. On crossings at night, I'm most interested in the ability to monitor real time the commercial traffic.
I was talking to a sailor who thought about simple weatherproofing and sunshade for use in a more exposed environment. He summized a simple lexan box open at the bottom with a foam bung to allow breathability without hazard from splashes.
Made sense to me. Again, it's all about cost/value without breaking the bank in this instance (I'm sailing a 33 ft 22 year old boat)
I was talking to a sailor who thought about simple weatherproofing and sunshade for use in a more exposed environment. He summized a simple lexan box open at the bottom with a foam bung to allow breathability without hazard from splashes.
Made sense to me. Again, it's all about cost/value without breaking the bank in this instance (I'm sailing a 33 ft 22 year old boat)