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Default NOAA RESPONDS!

On Oct 1, 7:51*pm, Wayne.B wrote:
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.


I trust my GPS and electronic charts about as far as i can throw an
oil tanker.