This is not a forum to ask questions about sailing for any purpose other
than entertainment. I certianly would not preface any purchase or use of any
equipment with information supplied here. Many try, but a few are here only
to confuse and inflate their own ego's. The latter tend to throw enough
disinformation around your time is better spent any where else, if true
useable information is required.
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On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 17:09:13 -0500, "Jeff Morris"
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So, I'm wondering... For coastal sailing in LIS and very occasional
forays to
open ocean points north of there, do I need anything more than Furuno's
model
1623?

Why do you think you need any Radar? Do you often travel in fog? Are
you headed Down
East?

A small radar will help a lot if you get caught in Vineyard Sound and
want to stay clear
of the ferry, but it sounds like this would only happen once a year, if
that.

You can make a case for more powerful radar if you cruise the Maine Coast
all summer, but
not for LIS.

I was hoping for some input from people with actual experience and
knowledge.
You and that Mooron guy (Who can't even spell moron correctly) seem more
interested in trying to inflate your own weak and faltering egos more than
adding anything of value.

Yes, I frequently encounter fog in the LIS, as well as moderate darkness
most
nights. If you had a boat and sailed it, you would be more familiar with
these
concepts.

Thanks anyway, jackass.

Joey