[ReelMagic]

I currently own a 2003 38 Open and previously owned a 1997 31 Open. Both boats had a Northstar Chart Plotter/GPS and a Furuno Chart plotter/GPS/Radar. Believe a lot is personal preference but the vast majority where we are have upgraded to Garmin. From our travels and what I've seen larger and commercial boats seem to prefer Garmin/Furuno as well. I updated my Northstar Chart Plotter/GPS on the 38 to a Garmin 7612 several years ago and find it excellent. Haven't upgraded the radar yet but will most likely choose between Furuno and Garmin.. Leaning toward Furuno ... Additionally, Garmin has superb support and continually updates its software. New functionality is always a part of the upgrade.  Installation is easy as well.  M2C