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On May 24, 10:27 pm, "Steve Lusardi" wrote:
My position is that if
you think you need AIS, Class B makes no sense at all. Class A gear
is not that much more and is much better plus Class A is approved
everywhere and although discouraged for yacht use, it is not
prohibited.

Steve,

If you're right about the FCC approval the question is moot. Still,
class B gear looks ideal to me. What does A do that B doesn't? I've
looked at some web pages but don't really have a great understanding
of the differences. Assuming the chart on this page (http://
www.shinemicro.com/AISoverview.asp) is right B looks ideal for small
boats. The cost is rumored to be 1/3 that of A which seems
significant, too.

-- Tom.


The S/V "Dragonfly" is at sea doing 8.3 knots under sail, tonight.
Here's what you MIGHT look like, at some point years and years from now
in the USA:
http://www.shipais.com/showship.php?mmsi=235005213

Oops...got an update. She's up to 9.1 knots, now!

HEY, COAST GUARD! YOU WATCHIN' DIS BO'?!!