It's not just close in work fordocking etc.

We use them on bridge watch quite often. They increase the range of your
vision dramatically. I wouldn't buy a really expensive pair one of the less
expensive ones will do fine. But the Mark1 and Mark 1 Mod 1 vision system
(eyeballs and eyeballs with glasses) can only penetrate the gloom and haze
just so far. Mark 2 vision systems (Binoculars) extend this andare very
useful at night bu and shore lights NOT through haze. Enter the Mark 3's.
They will always pick up the lights of other craft at amuch fartherdistance
than M1 or M2. This applys no matter what your height off the water but
beingableto spot that top range light on the freighter or navlight on the
mast of another sail boat atthe farthest distancepossible is always a good
thing.

That only leaves height as a way to increase distance. I'll leave your
abilities to go aloft to you. Not one of thefirst or second pagelist of
gadgets but ifthey are available I would damn sure use them!

M.

"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
...

"Capt. Mooron" wrote ...
I often go full stealth with no lights at all and radar on to identify
approaching vessels..... you'd best have night vision if you want to see
me

That's Mooronic.


! Then again Brian... you're probably another impoverished dock side
sailor
with little experience and a need to voice your opinion.

You couldn't be more wrong you dumb Canook.


Allow me to inform you about the value of your opinion.... it has no
merit!

yes it does.


Scotty