On Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:38:09 +0000, Larry wrote:

A lot of us have a great deal of experience with paper charts and a
sextant, too, but that doesn't mean we're locked into using them when
something better comes along....right?

I haven't seen better yet - at least not for big boat navigation with
a dry space to work and ample power. I have no interest in
navigating on an iPod or anything similar.