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Riv 28 Dashboard improvement ?
- SunsetSteve
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Riv 28 Dashboard improvement ?
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Re: Riv 28 Dashboard improvement ?
- Thekaj
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Re: Riv 28 Dashboard improvement ?
- RussL
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Re: Riv 28 Dashboard improvement ?
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Re: Riv 28 Dashboard improvement ?
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Re: Riv 28 Dashboard improvement ?
- Petemait
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Re: Riv 28 Dashboard improvement ?
There was an old radio mounted on ours and i removed it and replaced it with a 9" garmin gps. It was pretty easy overall.
Also, im guessing a lot of people use ipads for gps', so they must sell kits for this type of install, but the velcro idea does sound smart. Also, how are ipads in direct sunlight?
Good luck.
1983 Riviera 2807
Boston, MA
- SunsetSteve
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Re: Riv 28 Dashboard improvement ?
Pic 1: the new acrylic dash, modelled on the OEM plastic panel. Very proud of it, I am!
Pic 2: with ipad magnetically installed - ancient GPS by Standard Horizon above.
My thinking is I can live with the very old SH radio, since the coordinates that I want (lat-lon, SOG etc.) will be available via the iPad apps, and the ancient SH GPS will address visibility issues of the iPad when needed. The USB port will keep the iPad charged while in use - along with the phone and whatever else. I simply connected it to the wires formerly servicing the old instrument that I trashed.
This has been a very economical upgrade!
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