On Tue, 2 Dec 2003 17:26:35 -0800, "DB" wrote:

I worked for Nobeltec for a while and came to know the digital charting biz
fairly well. The Yeoman device Larry describes is dangerous. At least it's
dangerous to the digital charting industry. The darn thing is the best
kept secret in the marine industry.

I had one for a while, unbeknown to Nobeltec. It blends the paper and
digital world perfectly. Low power draw. GPS accuracy. The reliability of a
paper library. I think he's steered you right.

Thanks, Dan. The other phenomenon I've noticed from other boaters
who've seen it work is their instant acceptance of the Yeoman, where
they'd have the look of panic on their faces staring at The Cap'n on
the notebook. There's some kind of "security" in seeing that line of
dots on a paper chart, or its overlay.....something separate from the
electronics world where "crashing" is considered acceptable...except,
of course, at sea.


Larry W4CSC

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