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Van · 07-25-2002, 10:01 PM

I agree::: BUT radar is not feasible on a 20' boat.
Besides a chartplotter it is still better by far than any other means of GPS technology apart from the radar and GPS interface.

"""""Toolka T crossed between the tug and the barge and became fouled in the submerged tow line. The yacht collided with the barge and sank as the barge ran over it.""""""

TUG VS SAILBOAT-----radar still would not let him know there was a towline behind the tug.
People have to also learn the rules of passage and not rely totally on eleltronics.
BUT>>>>>>>
As getting home in the fog was an example, if it did happen I'm still better off with the plotter than without it. This is the case for 90% of boaters out there especially fisherman who wnat to get in close to structure.

I've been boating for over 25 yrs. (w/o radar) so worry about the newcomers who are looking for information and help to get around on the water as safely as possible.
You can't overload someone with 3-4 pieces of electronics when they are starting out.

07-25-2002, 10:01 PM	#11
Van zoom iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Quincy Posts: 4,145	I agree::: BUT radar is not feasible on a 20' boat. Besides a chartplotter it is still better by far than any other means of GPS technology apart from the radar and GPS interface. """""Toolka T crossed between the tug and the barge and became fouled in the submerged tow line. The yacht collided with the barge and sank as the barge ran over it."""""" TUG VS SAILBOAT-----radar still would not let him know there was a towline behind the tug. People have to also learn the rules of passage and not rely totally on eleltronics. BUT>>>>>>> As getting home in the fog was an example, if it did happen I'm still better off with the plotter than without it. This is the case for 90% of boaters out there especially fisherman who wnat to get in close to structure. I've been boating for over 25 yrs. (w/o radar) so worry about the newcomers who are looking for information and help to get around on the water as safely as possible. You can't overload someone with 3-4 pieces of electronics when they are starting out. Last edited by Van; 07-25-2002 at 10:04 PM..
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