Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - New to the lake- need a gps/chartplotter

camp guy · 05-08-2009, 01:45 PM

I know this thread is all about what hardware people find most user friendly, and I am sure there will be plenty of very helpful answers - however, I can't sit still and not put in my two cents worth about boating in general.

Even with the most sophisticated hardware, there is no substitute for personal knowledge of where you are boating. If you are going to an area new to you, use your compass and chart, and your Garmin, and your eyeballs, and the eyeballs of anyone with you in the boat. Nothing beats actually seeing what you are doing.

My last caveat, and one I have said before, and so have many others, when in doubt, go SLOWLY, even more slowly than you think necessary. If you have a problem, have it at the slowest speed possible.

I hope you have a great season of boating, and enjoy the Lake - it is a great place to be.

05-08-2009, 01:45 PM	#10
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,183 Thanks: 301 Thanked 525 Times in 293 Posts	New to the Lake ... I know this thread is all about what hardware people find most user friendly, and I am sure there will be plenty of very helpful answers - however, I can't sit still and not put in my two cents worth about boating in general. Even with the most sophisticated hardware, there is no substitute for personal knowledge of where you are boating. If you are going to an area new to you, use your compass and chart, and your Garmin, and your eyeballs, and the eyeballs of anyone with you in the boat. Nothing beats actually seeing what you are doing. My last caveat, and one I have said before, and so have many others, when in doubt, go SLOWLY, even more slowly than you think necessary. If you have a problem, have it at the slowest speed possible. I hope you have a great season of boating, and enjoy the Lake - it is a great place to be.