Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Why you shouldn't rely on GPS/Radar alone

jrc · 04-30-2004, 09:31 AM

GPS navigation, no matter how good the map the other boats aren't shown.
Radar navigation, can't see under water.

But that doesn't mean you don't want to have either or both. IMHO radar is too costly for a small lake boat, but GPS is within reason.

04-30-2004, 09:31 AM	#3
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	relying on GPS or Radar GPS navigation, no matter how good the map the other boats aren't shown. Radar navigation, can't see under water. But that doesn't mean you don't want to have either or both. IMHO radar is too costly for a small lake boat, but GPS is within reason.