I haven't yet invested in gps for my boat. This will be my 4th season boating on Winnipesaukee (or even owning a boat for that matter). So I'm talking from an "intermediate/novice" POV.
The things that helped me the most when learning the lake are:
-learning what the markers REALLY mean in the lake. It's not just "pretend the black markers are replacing green." It's not quite that simple.
-Learning to navigate via lake charts (I like the Bizer ones).
-Don't proceed thru a heavily marked area (like the "graveyard", or that little cove near Camp Winaukee) unless your pretty certain you know which way to go. Further, don't assume the person in front of you knows the right way. I've dinged a coupla propellers and skegs learning that lesson! Yikes!
Anyway, good luck and have fun!
GPS/Plotters are great. I'm very much a fan of "heads-up" boating too!
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