Someone commented in another thread about trust and knowing an area. My
apologies for not finding the exact thread, but it got me thinking. This
could also apply to SWS's MOB discussion.

Had anyone been in a situation where you thought one thing and maybe
your electronics were indicating something else?

We had a few cases, in some significant SW Florida rain storms, where
what I was seeing via my electronics was not quite what I was seeing
outside.

Case in point, coming back in a hard rain, with very limited visibility,
maybe 30-40 feet, I could have bet my pink slip the channel marker was
not where the chartplotter was indicating. For the record, I have a
Garmin 3206 and there are a few spots in our area where the channel
marker is exactly where the chartplotter indicates it should be.

Not a major problem, as I've run these waters many, many times, but I
have tracks on and can see which way I went to get somewhere, so I can
easily find my way back.

Back to the issue at hand, we slowed down substantially, to the point of
simply making way against the rain and wind, but concerned more about
who else might not be moving so cautiously.

What should be the procedure of a MOB in some very bad (limited
visabibility) weather? Assuming you noticed right away, do you react in
time and mark the spot then maneuver for the recovery? I hope to never
have to find out, either as a rescuer or rescuee.

We made it home safe and sound, albeit very wet, but no problems other
than some nervous passengers who had not been in many storms in a boat.

Thanx in advance, safe and happy boating to all...