Hi all,
Got a new Garmin etrex legend hand held gps for Christmas.
It's a terrific unit, pretty effective in the car, swap out the map card and it is good on the lake. Finally, got a chance to use it in my 170 this weekend. Here is what I learned:
I learned I tack through about 120 degrees - this does not sound good, but it is about what I thought - not sure what if anything I can do about pointing.
I learned that when it is clear we are moving, but nobody is having much fun and we are wishing there was a breeze, we are going 3mph.
I learned that when we are sitting on the rail with the sheets and rudder held tight in our hands we are going about 6mph.
I learned my favorite sailing speed on this boat is about 4.5 -5 mph. Comfortable sailing, some speed, things are interesting.
I learned that when single handing a hunter 170 at 6+ mph you should not be playing with your hand held gps.
Also, I learned that the garmin etrex legend, though water proof, does not actually FLOAT!
fortunately I learned that last lesson in about 3 feet of water!
john
Got a new Garmin etrex legend hand held gps for Christmas.
It's a terrific unit, pretty effective in the car, swap out the map card and it is good on the lake. Finally, got a chance to use it in my 170 this weekend. Here is what I learned:
I learned I tack through about 120 degrees - this does not sound good, but it is about what I thought - not sure what if anything I can do about pointing.
I learned that when it is clear we are moving, but nobody is having much fun and we are wishing there was a breeze, we are going 3mph.
I learned that when we are sitting on the rail with the sheets and rudder held tight in our hands we are going about 6mph.
I learned my favorite sailing speed on this boat is about 4.5 -5 mph. Comfortable sailing, some speed, things are interesting.
I learned that when single handing a hunter 170 at 6+ mph you should not be playing with your hand held gps.
Also, I learned that the garmin etrex legend, though water proof, does not actually FLOAT!
fortunately I learned that last lesson in about 3 feet of water!
john
