Handheld VHF radio, and handheld GPS recommendation
I need to replace my VHF radio, and also need to buy a handheld GPS. I'm thinking of a Midland Nautico NT3VP as a radio. I'm also considering a Garmin eTrex Vista HCx GPS. From what I can see on the internet, I can't tell if the GPS unit comes with nautical maps, or if you have to buy them separately. I would appreciate any first hand reports on these two items, or suggestions of something else that would be appropriate for a Montgomery 15. Thanks, Bill Day M-15, 363, "Gee Whiz!"
Has anyone with a M17 with a CDI furler toyed with installing a backstay tensioner? I have my backstay tightened down as far as the turnbuckle will allow but notice that the headstay/furler looks a little limp. To compensate I tightened up the headstay but now I have very little rake, if any. I've seen recommended rakes as much a 12". I'm thinking that a backstay tensisoner might kill two birds with the same stone..... tighten the forestay and create some rake??? I'm thinking of using a pincher design using a 4 part purchase to tension a pair of blocks to ride down the split stays. Has anyone tried this? Are the attachements at the the deck for the split backstay strong enough to handle a backstay tensioner? Am I toying with danger that might damage any of the rest of the rigging?? Any advice is always welcome. Thanks, Joe M17 Seafrog #651
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