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Which radar is best?
I am a new boater and I need help. I've been looking for a "Consumer
Reports" type site that deals with marine equipment and tells which models are the top of the line, best value, most durable, etc. I haven't found one yet. I am looking to buy a radar/gps system for my boat and I would like to know which brand and model I should lean towards. Thnx. Mark. |
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Which radar is best?
Practical Sailor it the Consumer Report equivalent.
I have, in the past, used their recommendations and test data for general guidance. I no longer subscribe but others may be able to provide some references to their test and recommendations. Steve s/v Good Intentions |
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Which radar is best?
Let's figure out what kind of BOAT you have, first......
We'd recommend a different radar for the 70' Hatteras FBMY than we would the 28' sloop with the 1 cylinder diesel..... At some point, you need to tell us about the M-O-N-E-Y you have for this dream system, so I don't go off crazy recommending color radar/chartplotters with 24KW arrays when you were dreaming about $800, tops.... OK? Tell us more! Meet me at Sailnet with your check book. We'll get SOMETHING.....(c; (The last guy that met me at Sailnet is very happy. I was, too, spending his money!) On 12 Mar 2004 15:04:15 -0800, (Mark Sastre) wrote: I am a new boater and I need help. I've been looking for a "Consumer Reports" type site that deals with marine equipment and tells which models are the top of the line, best value, most durable, etc. I haven't found one yet. I am looking to buy a radar/gps system for my boat and I would like to know which brand and model I should lean towards. Thnx. Mark. Larry W4CSC POWER is our friend! |
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Which radar is best?
"Steve" wrote in message ...
Practical Sailor it the Consumer Report equivalent. I have, in the past, used their recommendations and test data for general guidance. I no longer subscribe but others may be able to provide some references to their test and recommendations. Steve s/v Good Intentions Yachting World is running a review in their April issue: http://www.panbo.com/yae/archives/000491.html Yme http://www.panbo.com |
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Which radar is best?
On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 17:38:53 -0500, "Dave M"
wrote: Larry -- You forgot to point out that on the 80 mph cigarette boat, it doesn't matter if you don't see the can buoy at 50 yards, because its too late to do anything about it, anyhow. Dave. I have a picture file someone sent me of a day marker that ripped a cigarette-style boat, lenghtwise down about 60% of its length. The name on the side of the boat was very apropos, "Temporary Insanity".....(c; Larry W4CSC POWER is our friend! |
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