August 21, 2012
We started having trouble with our radar as we left Moorea and while we were at Raiatea. Simrad, the manufacturer, decided that our raydome needed to be replaced. Since it was a new unit, they were great about sending us a replacement. They only problem was getting it shipped to Bora Bora.
As it turned out, it wasn’t all that difficult. We used CMA, our agent who helped us through customs in French Polynesia, to arrange the shipping. What was difficult was getting the big box into the dinghy and installing the new radar half way up the mast while rolling from the wakes of passing boats. We managed with little difficulty.
Once in New Zealand, we’re going to post an equipment review section on our web site to discuss what worked and what didn’t during the trip across the Pacific. Stay tuned. -Rich
