On 9 Mar 2008 14:14:02 -0500, Dave wrote:

On Sat, 8 Mar 2008 15:16:16 -0800 (PST), Cate said:

I would like some advice on what type of GPS Handheld to buy for
navigational use for my sailboat.

If you're looking to build an effective system without spending a lot of
money, you might consider a system like the one I have. It's a low end
Garmin unit connected via the serial port to an ancient laptop running
SeaClear software. The software allows you to use the practically unlimited
library of charts from NOAA that can be downloaded from their website. Gives
a very nice display of your vessel position on the electronic chart, with
course, SOG, etc., and the charts load automatically as you come to the edge
of the one you're using.

Doesn't work! Couldn't find a single NOAA chart listed for the Bay of
Thailand or the West coast of Thailand, Burmese Border to Malaysia.

Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct email address for reply)