[thedink9]

I was impressed with the new combo units at the Miami show. The C70 with plotter depth, radar if you want it was very impressive. The C80 has a bigger screen. The displays are the brightest I've seen in this price range. I work for Raytheon and must say this is the first unit I'm considering, for my own boat. Some other not so well known facts: The systems are sealed with waterproof gasketing and filled with an inert gas. Nitrogen, I believe. THe only piece of electronics I didn't trash on my 23 that went under was the Raymarine Depth Sounder. I wouldn't be so concerned anymore about buying a combo unit and having to lose both functions if one goes out and needs to be returned for maintenance. Like outboards, they are much more reliable than in the past. My 2 cents. Dink