I think the money is well spent on the GPS. I also think the OP should follow the good old-fashioned paper charts to get a good map read. In addition, touring the lake with chart in hand (slowly) is a great way to look at areas first hand that the chart seems to have marked off as problem areas. Nothing like training the mind to have the real picture.
The GPS is an awesome way to mark waypoints this way. You can navigate to areas that you've marked off using the methodology above. It all works together to make for a happier boating life IMO.
As for the GPS satellites themselves? It's been an ongoing situation for some time now. If you read the second article after the first, it's far less alarming, and far more informative.
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