We are planning a new chartplotter on Molia to be positioned at the helm station.
![](https://molia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Raymarine-Element-S7.jpg)
We are looking at the Raymarine Element Series (not too expensive) which has physical buttons. In my opinion a touch screen at the helm station in UK weather and sea conditions could be problematic!
![](https://molia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Scanstrut-SPR-8-RM-Rail-Mounted.jpg)
The S7 is small enough to fit into a rail-mounted pod. We have limited space at the helm station on Molia, so we checked out the Scanstruct Rail Mount SPR-8-RM which can sit on top of our existing wheel guard rail.
![](https://molia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20201229_110846-576x1024.jpg)
To try this out, I made a cardboard mock-up of the rail pod. We wanted to check that the unit will be comfortably visible sitting at the helm. Here is Jo holding the mock-up in place; looks OK!
The work continues in: