Yes, I frequently encounter fog in the LIS, as well as moderate darkness most
nights. If you had a boat and sailed it, you would be more familiar with these
concepts.

Joey, I think you got plenty of good info. I sail on the LIS, days and nights
and fog happens but it's not common. My C&C 32 came with radar, but it's not
something I'd swear is needed on the LIS, as others pointed out. Most days I
see fog in the mornings, burning off pretty quickly. Once we got caught in some
very thick stuff on my old Catalina 27 and we used the GPS to ring our way
home.
Most parts of the LIS are VERY well lit due to NYC glow. A clear moonless night
can test your nightvision at times, but again, you can do it without radar.
Hey, I like toys too, but let's be real about this.
As others pointed out, the JRC, Furuno and other low end units will work fine.
Go buy one and let us know how it works for you.

Capt RB
C&C 32
NY

Really? I'm mostly above the Connecticut River. NYC glow is not a factor at
all.
You must be very limited in your sailing range. NYC is at one extreme end of
the
LIS. Look at a chart if you need to, to confirm this.

Sailing near port jeff we were able to see quite clearly as well as leaving the
Thimble Isle area. We did NOT use the radar to enter port jeff. Suzanne is
learning nav and she wanted to take care. You don't "need" radar on the LIS on
a small sailboat. Get as nasty as you like, but it won't change.
NOAA would not disagree on the fog issue. It's not a common occurance by any
means. And when it does come, it's rarely the pea-soup variety.

RB

Did your GPS show you any yachts, ferries or barges that might be an issue?

Alright, let's start ripping you down. Do you actually sail? Do ferries and
barges just wander all over the LIS? No, they operate in lanes that can easily
be avoided with GPS. As for yachts, you have horn/bells
It's clear you know little about sailing. The #1 reason for radar on the LIS is
for tracking thunderstorms. Try asking a few people who use it and see. Even
the fishing boats on City Isle. use it primarily for that.
Sorry, you've made a jerk out of yourself....or you were one all along. You
actually sound a lot like Binary Jane!

RB