Old Navigator or Tactical instrument

[LeFevreBreeze]

This is my first time posting on Cruisers forum and my first cruiser.
Our 1980 Roberts design 38’ Ketch has a SILVA 2200 tactical instrument installed. It even seems to have a depth transponder attached. That said it’s a legacy instrument that is probably as old as the boat. We would like to know how to make it work for us but it has defied our best efforts to get to know it. Occasionally it sets off an alarm much to the anxiety of those on board. It has 3 buttons and a LCD display that all function and feel right when we press them.
Has anyone got an instruction manual or a web address for us?
Thnx

[coopec43]

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Sep 6, 2007 - 12 posts - ‎8 authors
the boat I just bought is equipped with old Silva 2200, 3200, 4000 .... parts on hand. also has the NX2 depth transducer that fits the old thruhull.


Here is a manual in Swedish (You can get Google to Translate it: see below)
http://www.mcedata.se/docs/Silva2200manual.pdf


http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/ind...a-electronics/


https://manualzz.com/doc/24282238/lo...t.-silva-star-...


You can use this site to translate the manual from Swedish into English.

https://www.google.com.au/search?sou...67.VAw9-zFD6UE

Clive

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Andrew.

Operating Instructions for Silva 2200 Speed Log (not very helpful)

Google Translate ➥ https://translate.google.com/transla...df&prev=search

Original Swedish ➥ http://www.mcedata.se/docs/Silva2200manual.pdf

I believe that Silva is now Nexus Marine by Garmin.
System 2000 - Server, Multi control display, Speed/Tmp (2200), Depth and Wind.
Garmin Support ➥ https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?pr...155&tab=topics
Garmin Product Support:
U.S. 913-397-0872 or 1-888-442-7646
Canada 1-866-429-9296

There's probably an internal battery, which will be dead. See if replacing that will solve your problem(s).

[LeFevreBreeze]

Thanks GordMay and coopec43. I will take some time reading the manual tonight and deciding if I commit the unit to the Maritime museum showcase while plugging its hole in my cockpit wall.

[jen1722terry]

Our '84 Cape Dory was raced at one time and still has the tactical instruments. They still work, but we never use them. When they die, I'll remove them.

So, unless you plan to race your boat, why bother repairing it?

Good luck

[Chris777]

Originally Posted by LeFevreBreeze

This is my first time posting on Cruisers forum and my first cruiser.
Our 1980 Roberts design 38’ Ketch has a SILVA 2200 tactical instrument installed. It even seems to have a depth transponder attached. That said it’s a legacy instrument that is probably as old as the boat. We would like to know how to make it work for us but it has defied our best efforts to get to know it. Occasionally it sets off an alarm much to the anxiety of those on board. It has 3 buttons and a LCD display that all function and feel right when we press them.
Has anyone got an instruction manual or a web address for us?
Thnx
Attachment 185051

If you need help with Swedish I can help..... No I am not doig the whole manual, but bits and pieces is ok.

[LeFevreBreeze]

Originally Posted by Chris777

If you need help with Swedish I can help..... No I am not doig the whole manual, but bits and pieces is ok.

Thanks Chris777 , the google translator has done a surprisingly good job.
I will replace the internal battery first then muck around until it clicks!