/ Feedback after several sailing seasons
François-René Batté, the owner of a Dufour sailboat based in Pornic, uses a complete B&G electronics suite that came standard on his boat. In this video, he discusses the reasons behind his choice and details the features he actually uses while sailing, whether with a crew or solo.
Functions Used in Recreational Boating
Throughout the demonstration, he showcases the screens? touchscreen interface, the map display, wind trend tracking using historical data, integrated tide information, and autopilot settings. He also demonstrates how the system allows users to control the Fusion audio system directly from the navigation screens.
The video also focuses on safety, including the use of AIS and VHF. François-René Batté explains, in particular, how he uses traffic information while crossing the Saint-Nazaire channel, where commercial traffic is heavy.
Finally, he mentions two pieces of equipment he plans to add soon: an autopilot remote control, which is useful when sailing solo or with a small crew, and a VHF handset mounted at the helm to make communications easier to manage.
Through this testimonial, this video shows that features often perceived as intended for competitive sailors can also be of practical value to recreational boaters seeking greater comfort, information, and navigation assistance.
