Jeff wrote in :

Ah, now you're claiming that it was illegal to cruise the Maine coast
before GPS! You're cracking me up, Larry!



Unfortunately, there's not "stupidity charge" for going to sea without the
latest and best equipment. One guy docked at J-dock in an empty slip
rented by a friend. He didn't stay long, just long enough to go up to the
marina office and rent a slip for the night. He couldn't call them because
HE DIDN'T HAVE A VHF RADIO OR CELLPHONE! The gas dock was full.

It's amazing how many boats are equipped like this.....