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Martin Baxter
 
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If I should fall over while singlehanding, I will have with me a working
(waterproof, floating) GPS and a working waterproof, floating) VHF handheld in
addition to an epirb. You'd be amazed at how much help they will be in such a
situation. Damn, even my flashlight floats!!!

BB


Sometimes you have to watch those manufacturer's claims, I have a Magellan 315
that most assuredly floats. However it most assuredly does NOT float if the data/power
cable is attached! I also have a Magellan SporTrak Map, I haven't tried dropping
it in the water yet so I can't tell you if it lives up to the advertising claims.

Cheers
Marty