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  1. T

    Paper Charts

    I use Navionics for charts and navigation as my primary but, as many suggest, believe it’s prudent to have paper charts handy. My question is about sailing in unfamiliar areas and what is the best combination of chart scales to keep on board? On a multi day trip (let’s say up the East coast of...
  2. CAND leadline 5-9-15

    CAND leadline 5-9-15

    My lead line for sounding bottom depths. Marked only at 5' (absolutely lowest water, given calm water); 9' (adequate at low water; given likelihood of swell/surge; 15' (adequate for 7-8-ft tidal change when sounded at any/unknown state of tide). Works great.
  3. weekendrken

    US Coast Guard ATON Survey

    The Coast Guard is soliciting PUBLIC INPUT until Nov. 1st on AIDS to NAVIGATION located in less than 12 feet of water. It could be a prelude to trying to discontinue them. As many people as possible should take the survey – it only takes a few minutes – and will help to indicate how important...
  4. thetone

    Gps plug

    Does anyone know what chartplotters would be compatible with the plug I've shown. Just baught a1990 Beneteau 35s5 with an old gps that is only black and white. Thanks in advance, Thetone
  5. Apex

    AIS and Chart APPS for Great Lakes

    I am about to embark on a 200mile journey, transferring No Worries from Muskegon to Elk Rapids. I have downloaded a couple of FREE apps, but initial use looks like the Great Lakes are not part of that app. (perhaps I am missing a setting?) Great Lakes Sailors: What do you use? This is...
  6. Captain Larry-DH

    NOAA tides and currents observations web page

    Here’s a good page to bookmark- it shows ACTUAL tide and current observations updated every 6 minutes. (This is very different from predicted). https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stations.html?type=Water+Levels This can be very helpful if you’re thinking of squeezing under a bridge or transiting...
  7. S

    Navigation Bulb Replacement

    Does anyone know the model of the replacement bulb for the bow navigation light on the 1988 O'Day 322.
  8. T

    Using old through-hull transducer with new tech

    1989 Hunter 30...looks to be the original transducer. Looking to upgrade the nav systems and I'm curious if its even possible to use this transducer until my haul-out in the Spring. Thank you!!
  9. tmatzzie

    Upgrading Raymarine e80--do I have STng or ST? Tips?

    Hello, I have a 2008 Beneteau 40 with Raymarine 80 chartplotter and instruments. I am planning an upgrade of the chartplotter and looking for advice. I am trying to figure out if I have SeaTalk or SeaTalk ng? Is SeaTalk ng comparable with NMEA 2000? Can I keep my current transducers if I...