gihn
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Post by gihn on May 8, 2009 20:06:36 GMT -5
My boat currently has no instruments. I have been thinking about a compass, depth Gage, Knot meter, I'm not sure what would be recommended. I would like to take my boat over to the coast and sail the San Juan's, sail down the Columbia, Flathead Lake has appeal also. I have spent the majority of my time sailing Lake CDA. I guess that I'm asking, what would you put on your own boat? And WHY.
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Post by Miles Moore on May 9, 2009 12:15:28 GMT -5
If you come by the store (SAIL Marine) I can show you a couple options via various vendors or talk via phone about it. I do give members of the club discounts on items. To be a member you must be on the email news group and come out to at least one event each year to qualify. Lots of options to chose from even though I really like portable gear you can take off when your boat is not in use to prevent theft. Miles Moore SAIL Marine www.sailcda.com208-762-7110 |
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devon
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Post by devon on May 11, 2009 8:48:34 GMT -5
As the owner of a Chysler 22 that i am interested in the same topic. For sailing in areas that are with in lands reach at all times, the sound or area lakes, these I consider the basics. A compass (not that I have ever cared what direction I am going) helps with sailing angles and triming to hold a coarse, as a navigation aid I havent learned to sail a coarse on a map yet. Gps to find where your going on the map. Radio, probably number one. Depth finder to keep from running aground. Now alot of the guys on the coast that I have talked to say Radar. I dont plan on using a radar because if I cant see I dont want to be out in a small boat. With that said for sailing in the shipping lanes I wouldn't consider it with out a good radar reflector. Cheap insurance to keep from getting run over by a oil tanker. The all in one GPS/fish finders with capability of using NOAA charts is what I am thinking about buying for my boat.
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