I bought an iPad mini, a BadElf GPS plugin for it, and the Navionics app for the US and Canada. That gives me charts, knot meter, ease of use, and a lot more for less $ than a charting stand-alone GPS. The Navionics app works on my iPhone too at no added cost. ~~~_/)~~~ Gary Sent from my iPhone :-) On Feb 28, 2013, at 7:33 AM, stevetrapp <stevetrapp@q.com> wrote:
I agree, KISS, keep it simple, sailor. M-Boats work on the KISS principle, keep them that way. Steve M-15 # 335
----- Original Message ----- From: "Douglas Kelch" <doug1kelch@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 7:24 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Compass, knot, depth gauges, gps.
I just use a hand held gps as double duty for a knot meter and gps. I do have a fixed mount compass and keep an old fashioned lead line for occasional use.
I sail shallow draft boats, 2 ft 11 inch draft board/keel down and donot worry much about the depth while sailing. I use the lead line when checking out an anchorage if it is unfamiliar.
Thanks
Doug
On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:21 PM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com>wrote:
Since it has been about 15 years since last buying a knot meter,depth gauge or gps, does anybody have any recommendations as to which brand is a good cross between quality and price or is it a matter of "1st class or no class"? Tom B.
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