Race Pics

Thought ya'll might enjoy some cools shots. Last week was blowing 15-20 and one of our club members shot some great pics. Somebody getting their feet wet :-) This is Reveille on the inside, the Tartan 10 rated same as us and our keel weighs more than their entire boat!! In the groove :-) Justin and Kristin (my wife) double grinding . . .GRIND BABY GRIND!!! Rockin and rollin !!

nice pictures. Jim East Coast Cal 29 sailor On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 4:41 PM, <pw… [at] aol.com> wrote: > Thought ya'll might enjoy some cools shots. > > Last week was blowing 15-20 and one of our club members shot some great > pics. > > Somebody getting their feet wet :-) > [image: AK rail in water] > This is Reveille on the inside, the Tartan 10 rated same as us and our > keel weighs more than their entire boat!! > [image: AK-Reveille at mark] > > In the groove :-) > [image: In the groove] > Justin and Kristin (my wife) double grinding . . .GRIND BABY GRIND!!! > > [image: Justin and Kristin working] > Rockin and rollin !! > [image: stern shot] > > > > > > >

All, http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/31308700_p4fP7K#!i=2710282675&k=hHsdWD3&lb=1&s=X3 is a photo of Magic competing in the annual Ladies Day Race yesterday. The rest of the photos of the even can be seen here: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/31308700_p4fP7K#!i=2710238071&k=FKKGNz9 My wife (is on the left) and her crew can be seen in photo #5 Michael

very nice, thanks for the day on the bay.we did one ladies day (on wednesday nite beer can series and have one more for the second half. teaching our lady crew members to sail.)my husband likes your house :) Helen and Ed From: Michael D <md… [at] yahoo.com> To: "Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 10:26 AM Subject: [Cal_Boats] HISC Ladies Day Race All, http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/31308700_p4fP7K#!i=2710282675&k=hHsdWD3&lb=1&s=X3 is a photo of Magic competing in the annual Ladies Day Race yesterday. The rest of the photos of the even can be seen here: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/31308700_p4fP7K#!i=2710238071&k=FKKGNz9 My wife (is on the left) and her crew can be seen in photo #5 Michael

Helen, Our club does this race every year. Each boat is allowed a gentleman "coach" that is not permitted to perform anything physical. It was blowing a bit yesterday, so Brenda and crew asked me to come aboard for the race. Normally, Brenda takes Magic out without a coach... strictly female crew. She took first place three years ago. This year, Magic was not even close. I like that house too. Unfortunately, it's not mine. Hahaha. Michael s/v Magic, Cal 2-27 Pompano Beach, FL From: Helen Horn <he… [at] sbcglobal.net> To: "Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] HISC Ladies Day Race very nice, thanks for the day on the bay.we did one ladies day (on wednesday nite beer can series and have one more for the second half. teaching our lady crew members to sail.)my husband likes your house :) Helen and Ed From: Michael D <md… [at] yahoo.com> To: "Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 10:26 AM Subject: [Cal_Boats] HISC Ladies Day Race All, http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/31308700_p4fP7K#!i=2710282675&k=hHsdWD3&lb=1&s=X3 is a photo of Magic competing in the annual Ladies Day Race yesterday. The rest of the photos of the even can be seen here: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/31308700_p4fP7K#!i=2710238071&k=FKKGNz9 My wife (is on the left) and her crew can be seen in photo #5 Michael

All, My GPSMAP 276C is nearing its useful life. I'm looking for a replacment. I'm concerned with touchscreen models. Any experience from others will be greatly appreciated. As of now the Garmin GPSMAP 546 is on my short list. Thanks! Michael

I own a Garmin GPS 740S. I really like it. Has a large screen and the touch screen works very good. Actually, I have several Garmin products (cycling GPS, running GPS) and am always pleased with Garmin performance. The 740s has been out for several years and has a history of dependability. You always get mixed reviews when you research this kind of stuff. I accidentally ran my cycling GPS unit through the clothes washer six months ago (it is small in size). It came out clean and still worked flawlessly. Leslie On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 3:57 PM, Michael D <md… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: > ** > > > All, > > My GPSMAP 276C is nearing its useful life. I'm looking for a replacment. > I'm concerned with touchscreen models. Any experience from others will be > greatly appreciated. > > As of now the Garmin GPSMAP 546 is on my short list. > > Thanks! > Michael > > >

Just curious, What is your "need" for a GPS Chart plotter? Coastal navigation (off shore), Piloting (cruising inland waterways) or extending your trips outside of your normal home area? We have had our boat in the coastal waters of NC, Neuse River and Pamlico sounds for the last 15 years. Most channels, ICW, and areas where we day sail and anchor are clearly marked with government day marks, or buoys. Most daytrips are line of sight across or up the river. Shallows (less than 6') are often clearly marked with crab trap buoys as well. My "GPS" is an older model that only has waypoints that I have programmed, or routes that I have created (from programmed waypoints) This method of coastal navigation or piloting, has served me well over the past years. I have extended my "GPS" inventory with the use of the Apps for my I-phone with Earth NC which utilizes downloadable (free) charts. Routes, bearings and "chart plotting" are about as easy as using my older GPS. This weekend, I was introduced to another cool app, Garmin BlueChart Mobile. Another "free" App for the iPhone and iPad. Chart packages are downloadable starting at $30 for coastal US up to $70 for some areas outside of the US. The neatest thing about this app is the "Active Captain" (another free app) that shows marinas, anchorages, and other POI with detailed information about the place indicated on the chart. My friend that introduced this to me is currently cruising the east coast (Chesapeake bay heading to the Keys) and uses it to plan his next day trip, looking for anchorages, Marinas (reviewing ratings and facilities, and prices) and routes to their next stopover. The app runs off a WiFi from his cell phone hotspot, and has yet to be in an area without coverage. With the current available gadgets and apps, I find it difficult to spend the multiple boat bucks for a dedicated chart plotter. The latest versions that sync with sea talk, or other wind, rudder angle or autohelm do not interest me since my current boat doesn't have those fancy instruments either. Keep me posted (and the list) of your final decision! As things change, I may throw off the dock lines tomorrow or next week and follow him to the Keys or beyond! From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 3:58 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen All, My GPSMAP 276C is nearing its useful life. I'm looking for a replacment. I'm concerned with touchscreen models. Any experience from others will be greatly appreciated. As of now the Garmin GPSMAP 546 is on my short list. Thanks! Michael

John, Our need/desire for a chart plotter is primarily for offshore racing, sailing to/from/in the Bahamas and the Florida Keys. Cell phones and/or tablets aren't quite "there" yet for my purposes, as neither do well in a saltwater marine environment, and electronics never fail when the weather is nice. I keep an old GPS76 and paper charts aboard as backup. Thanks for your suggestions and experience with alternatives. I'll let you know what I end up buying. Michael From: john raxter <jr… [at] triad.rr.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 7:15 PM Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen Just curious, What is your “need” for a GPS Chart plotter? Coastal navigation (off shore), Piloting (cruising inland waterways) or extending your trips outside of your normal home area? We have had our boat in the coastal waters of NC, Neuse River and Pamlico sounds for the last 15 years. Most channels, ICW, and areas where we day sail and anchor are clearly marked with government day marks, or buoys. Most daytrips are line of sight across or up the river. Shallows (less than 6’) are often clearly marked with crab trap buoys as well. My “GPS” is an older model that only has waypoints that I have programmed, or routes that I have created (from programmed waypoints) This method of coastal navigation or piloting, has served me well over the past years. I have extended my “GPS” inventory with the use of the Apps for my I-phone with Earth NC which utilizes downloadable (free) charts. Routes, bearings and “chart plotting” are about as easy as using my older GPS. This weekend, I was introduced to another cool app, Garmin BlueChart Mobile. Another “free” App for the iPhone and iPad. Chart packages are downloadable starting at $30 for coastal US up to $70 for some areas outside of the US. The neatest thing about this app is the “Active Captain” (another free app) that shows marinas, anchorages, and other POI with detailed information about the place indicated on the chart. My friend that introduced this to me is currently cruising the east coast (Chesapeake bay heading to the Keys) and uses it to plan his next day trip, looking for anchorages, Marinas (reviewing ratings and facilities, and prices) and routes to their next stopover. The app runs off a WiFi from his cell phone hotspot, and has yet to be in an area without coverage. With the current available gadgets and apps, I find it difficult to spend the multiple boat bucks for a dedicated chart plotter. The latest versions that sync with sea talk, or other wind, rudder angle or autohelm do not interest me since my current boat doesn’t have those fancy instruments either. Keep me posted (and the list) of your final decision! As things change, I may throw off the dock lines tomorrow or next week and follow him to the Keys or beyond! From:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 3:58 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen All, My GPSMAP 276C is nearing its useful life. I'm looking for a replacment. I'm concerned with touchscreen models. Any experience from others will be greatly appreciated. As of now the Garmin GPSMAP 546 is on my short list. Thanks! Michael

Leslie, Thanks for the input. The 740 is more than I am wanting to spend on a chart plotter, but it's nice to get a report that touch screens work well. I too am a Garmin fan, and I will take a closer look at their touch screen models. I would not be looking for another unit, but my screen seems to be failing. I know that the 276C is small, but it has worked well, and I have a small boat. Unfortunately, it's no longer produced, and Garmin no longer has anything like it. One of its great features is the battery... I can take it with me when I race on other boats. Michael From: Leslie Newman <d2… [at] gmail.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 4:59 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen I own a Garmin GPS 740S. I really like it. Has a large screen and the touch screen works very good. Actually, I have several Garmin products (cycling GPS, running GPS) and am always pleased with Garmin performance. The 740s has been out for several years and has a history of dependability. You always get mixed reviews when you research this kind of stuff. I accidentally ran my cycling GPS unit through the clothes washer six months ago (it is small in size). It came out clean and still worked flawlessly. Leslie On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 3:57 PM, Michael D <md… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: > >All, > >My GPSMAP 276C is nearing its useful life. I'm looking for a replacment. I'm concerned with touchscreen models. Any experience from others will be greatly appreciated. > >As of now the Garmin GPSMAP 546 is on my short list. > >Thanks! >Michael >

I am amused at how much people want to squeeze out of a phone and how much money is spent on phones. Those 'smart' phones have small screens and questionable battery life. Also questionable coverage at times in my experience. I use my phone to talk (but I am older). I like a dedicated tool for a specific purpose. The one size fits all just doesn't always work. And how much are people paying annually to have a phone? At least with the chart plotter it is basically a one time fee and is designed for a specific task. In the old days you had a land line for a reasonable cost. Now the phone companies get you will all the charges for data. They must be laughing all the way to the bank. Things have gotten kind of crazy with phones, yet people seem so willing to fork over big bucks to have the latest phone and pay for data plans. Interesting how things go. A co-worker has dropped and broken the screen on their smart phone so many times it is getting a bit laughable. Leslie On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 7:15 PM, john raxter <jr… [at] triad.rr.com> wrote: > ** > > > Just curious,**** > > ** ** > > What is your “need” for a GPS Chart plotter? Coastal navigation (off > shore), Piloting (cruising inland waterways) or extending your trips > outside of your normal home area?**** > > ** ** > > We have had our boat in the coastal waters of NC, Neuse River and Pamlico > sounds for the last 15 years. Most channels, ICW, and areas where we day > sail and anchor are clearly marked with government day marks, or buoys. > Most daytrips are line of sight across or up the river. Shallows (less > than 6’) are often clearly marked with crab trap buoys as well. My “GPS” > is an older model that only has waypoints that I have programmed, or routes > that I have created (from programmed waypoints) This method of coastal > navigation or piloting, has served me well over the past years.**** > > ** ** > > I have extended my “GPS” inventory with the use of the Apps for my I-phone > with Earth NC which utilizes downloadable (free) charts. Routes, bearings > and “chart plotting” are about as easy as using my older GPS.**** > > ** ** > > This weekend, I was introduced to another cool app, Garmin BlueChart > Mobile. Another “free” App for the iPhone and iPad. Chart packages are > downloadable starting at $30 for coastal US up to $70 for some areas > outside of the US. **** > > ** ** > > The neatest thing about this app is the “Active Captain” (another free > app) that shows marinas, anchorages, and other POI with detailed > information about the place indicated on the chart. **** > > ** ** > > My friend that introduced this to me is currently cruising the east coast > (Chesapeake bay heading to the Keys) and uses it to plan his next day trip, > looking for anchorages, Marinas (reviewing ratings and facilities, and > prices) and routes to their next stopover. The app runs off a WiFi from > his cell phone hotspot, and has yet to be in an area without coverage. *** > * > > ** ** > > With the current available gadgets and apps, I find it difficult to spend > the multiple boat bucks for a dedicated chart plotter. The latest versions > that sync with sea talk, or other wind, rudder angle or autohelm do not > interest me since my current boat doesn’t have those fancy instruments > either.**** > > ** ** > > Keep me posted (and the list) of your final decision! As things change, I > may throw off the dock lines tomorrow or next week and follow him to the > Keys or beyond!**** > > ** ** > > *From:* Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] *On > Behalf Of *Michael D > *Sent:* Monday, August 26, 2013 3:58 PM > *To:* Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen**** > > ** ** > > **** > > All, > > My GPSMAP 276C is nearing its useful life. I'm looking for a replacment. > I'm concerned with touchscreen models. Any experience from others will be > greatly appreciated. > > As of now the Garmin GPSMAP 546 is on my short list. > > Thanks! > Michael**** > > **** > > >

I paid $300 for my smart phone and do not have a data plan so my monthly charge is less than a second land line after accounting for the fact we have three phones on our plan. All the navigation apps that I use work without a data plan and there is WiFi almost everywhere I want to connect to the internet. It is the "almost" that is driving my nuts, however. The big disadvantage of a phone is that they are difficult to see in bright daylight. I wrote my own racing app to try and get around that. It has large high contrast displays and works pretty well. That said, I am working to get my algorithms into a marine display that is daylight readable. No charts but good waypoints, time and distance to start, routes, stuff like that. If anyone wants to try the app let me know (Android only). I am not selling it any longer but have given it to a few people for free under the right circumstances.. Allen On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 8:03 AM, Leslie Newman <d2… [at] gmail.com> wrote: > ** > > > I am amused at how much people want to squeeze out of a phone and how much > money is spent on phones. Those 'smart' phones have small screens and > questionable battery life. Also questionable coverage at times in my > experience. I use my phone to talk (but I am older). I like a dedicated > tool for a specific purpose. The one size fits all just doesn't always > work. And how much are people paying annually to have a phone? At least > with the chart plotter it is basically a one time fee and is designed for a > specific task. In the old days you had a land line for a reasonable cost. > Now the phone companies get you will all the charges for data. They must be > laughing all the way to the bank. Things have gotten kind of crazy with > phones, yet people seem so willing to fork over big bucks to have the > latest phone and pay for data plans. Interesting how things go. A co-worker > has dropped and broken the screen on their smart phone so many times it is > getting a bit laughable. > Leslie > > > > > On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 7:15 PM, john raxter <jr… [at] triad.rr.com> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Just curious,**** >> >> ** ** >> >> What is your “need” for a GPS Chart plotter? Coastal navigation (off >> shore), Piloting (cruising inland waterways) or extending your trips >> outside of your normal home area?**** >> >> ** ** >> >> We have had our boat in the coastal waters of NC, Neuse River and Pamlico >> sounds for the last 15 years. Most channels, ICW, and areas where we day >> sail and anchor are clearly marked with government day marks, or buoys. >> Most daytrips are line of sight across or up the river. Shallows (less >> than 6’) are often clearly marked with crab trap buoys as well. My “GPS” >> is an older model that only has waypoints that I have programmed, or routes >> that I have created (from programmed waypoints) This method of coastal >> navigation or piloting, has served me well over the past years.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> I have extended my “GPS” inventory with the use of the Apps for my >> I-phone with Earth NC which utilizes downloadable (free) charts. Routes, >> bearings and “chart plotting” are about as easy as using my older GPS.*** >> * >> >> ** ** >> >> This weekend, I was introduced to another cool app, Garmin BlueChart >> Mobile. Another “free” App for the iPhone and iPad. Chart packages are >> downloadable starting at $30 for coastal US up to $70 for some areas >> outside of the US. **** >> >> ** ** >> >> The neatest thing about this app is the “Active Captain” (another free >> app) that shows marinas, anchorages, and other POI with detailed >> information about the place indicated on the chart. **** >> >> ** ** >> >> My friend that introduced this to me is currently cruising the east coast >> (Chesapeake bay heading to the Keys) and uses it to plan his next day trip, >> looking for anchorages, Marinas (reviewing ratings and facilities, and >> prices) and routes to their next stopover. The app runs off a WiFi from >> his cell phone hotspot, and has yet to be in an area without coverage. ** >> ** >> >> ** ** >> >> With the current available gadgets and apps, I find it difficult to spend >> the multiple boat bucks for a dedicated chart plotter. The latest versions >> that sync with sea talk, or other wind, rudder angle or autohelm do not >> interest me since my current boat doesn’t have those fancy instruments >> either.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Keep me posted (and the list) of your final decision! As things change, >> I may throw off the dock lines tomorrow or next week and follow him to the >> Keys or beyond!**** >> >> ** ** >> >> *From:* Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] *On >> Behalf Of *Michael D >> *Sent:* Monday, August 26, 2013 3:58 PM >> *To:* Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com >> *Subject:* [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen**** >> >> ** ** >> >> **** >> >> All, >> >> My GPSMAP 276C is nearing its useful life. I'm looking for a >> replacment. I'm concerned with touchscreen models. Any experience from >> others will be greatly appreciated. >> >> As of now the Garmin GPSMAP 546 is on my short list. >> >> Thanks! >> Michael**** >> >> **** >> >> > >

These videos will amuse you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD-0pqZg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyWSEwKPo8s Paul From: Leslie Newman <d2… [at] gmail.com> To: Cal_Boats <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tue, Aug 27, 2013 12:43 pm Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen I am amused at how much people want to squeeze out of a phone and how much money is spent on phones. Those 'smart' phones have small screens and questionable battery life. Also questionable coverage at times in my experience. I use my phone to talk (but I am older). I like a dedicated tool for a specific purpose. The one size fits all just doesn't always work. And how much are people paying annually to have a phone? At least with the chart plotter it is basically a one time fee and is designed for a specific task. In the old days you had a land line for a reasonable cost. Now the phone companies get you will all the charges for data. They must be laughing all the way to the bank. Things have gotten kind of crazy with phones, yet people seem so willing to fork over big bucks to have the latest phone and pay for data plans. Interesting how things go. A co-worker has dropped and broken the screen on their smart phone so many times it is getting a bit laughable. Leslie On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 7:15 PM, john raxter <jr… [at] triad.rr.com> wrote: Just curious, What is your “need” for a GPS Chart plotter? Coastal navigation (off shore), Piloting (cruising inland waterways) or extending your trips outside of your normal home area? We have had our boat in the coastal waters of NC, Neuse River and Pamlico sounds for the last 15 years. Most channels, ICW, and areas where we day sail and anchor are clearly marked with government day marks, or buoys. Most daytrips are line of sight across or up the river. Shallows (less than 6’) are often clearly marked with crab trap buoys as well. My “GPS” is an older model that only has waypoints that I have programmed, or routes that I have created (from programmed waypoints) This method of coastal navigation or piloting, has served me well over the past years. I have extended my “GPS” inventory with the use of the Apps for my I-phone with Earth NC which utilizes downloadable (free) charts. Routes, bearings and “chart plotting” are about as easy as using my older GPS. This weekend, I was introduced to another cool app, Garmin BlueChart Mobile. Another “free” App for the iPhone and iPad. Chart packages are downloadable starting at $30 for coastal US up to $70 for some areas outside of the US. The neatest thing about this app is the “Active Captain” (another free app) that shows marinas, anchorages, and other POI with detailed information about the place indicated on the chart. My friend that introduced this to me is currently cruising the east coast (Chesapeake bay heading to the Keys) and uses it to plan his next day trip, looking for anchorages, Marinas (reviewing ratings and facilities, and prices) and routes to their next stopover. The app runs off a WiFi from his cell phone hotspot, and has yet to be in an area without coverage. With the current available gadgets and apps, I find it difficult to spend the multiple boat bucks for a dedicated chart plotter. The latest versions that sync with sea talk, or other wind, rudder angle or autohelm do not interest me since my current boat doesn’t have those fancy instruments either. Keep me posted (and the list) of your final decision! As things change, I may throw off the dock lines tomorrow or next week and follow him to the Keys or beyond! From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 3:58 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen All, My GPSMAP 276C is nearing its useful life. I'm looking for a replacment. I'm concerned with touchscreen models. Any experience from others will be greatly appreciated. As of now the Garmin GPSMAP 546 is on my short list. Thanks! Michael

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_8gb_black_promo&feature=ha-text-sem_bk-n4&utm_source=ha&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=sem_bk&utm_content=n4&gclid=CNC1iYKnnrkCFUJ-3godWQUAAA&gclsrc=ds $299. You own it, and can use it as a small tablet with no monthly charges, no contract, use all the marine apps you want. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 9:53 AM, <pw… [at] aol.com> wrote: > ** > > > These videos will amuse you > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD-0pqZg > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyWSEwKPo8s > > Paul > -----Original Message----- > From: Leslie Newman <d2… [at] gmail.com> > To: Cal_Boats <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tue, Aug 27, 2013 12:43 pm > Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen > > > I am amused at how much people want to squeeze out of a phone and how > much money is spent on phones. Those 'smart' phones have small screens and > questionable battery life. Also questionable coverage at times in my > experience. I use my phone to talk (but I am older). I like a dedicated > tool for a specific purpose. The one size fits all just doesn't always > work. And how much are people paying annually to have a phone? At least > with the chart plotter it is basically a one time fee and is designed for a > specific task. In the old days you had a land line for a reasonable cost. > Now the phone companies get you will all the charges for data. They must be > laughing all the way to the bank. Things have gotten kind of crazy with > phones, yet people seem so willing to fork over big bucks to have the > latest phone and pay for data plans. Interesting how things go. A co-worker > has dropped and broken the screen on their smart phone so many times it is > getting a bit laughable. > Leslie > > > > > On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 7:15 PM, john raxter <jr… [at] triad.rr.com> wrote: > >> ** >> >> Just curious,**** >> ** ** >> What is your “need” for a GPS Chart plotter? Coastal navigation (off >> shore), Piloting (cruising inland waterways) or extending your trips >> outside of your normal home area?**** >> ** ** >> We have had our boat in the coastal waters of NC, Neuse River and Pamlico >> sounds for the last 15 years. Most channels, ICW, and areas where we day >> sail and anchor are clearly marked with government day marks, or buoys. >> Most daytrips are line of sight across or up the river. Shallows (less >> than 6’) are often clearly marked with crab trap buoys as well. My “GPS” >> is an older model that only has waypoints that I have programmed, or routes >> that I have created (from programmed waypoints) This method of coastal >> navigation or piloting, has served me well over the past years.**** >> ** ** >> I have extended my “GPS” inventory with the use of the Apps for my >> I-phone with Earth NC which utilizes downloadable (free) charts. Routes, >> bearings and “chart plotting” are about as easy as using my older GPS.*** >> * >> ** ** >> This weekend, I was introduced to another cool app, Garmin BlueChart >> Mobile. Another “free” App for the iPhone and iPad. Chart packages are >> downloadable starting at $30 for coastal US up to $70 for some areas >> outside of the US. **** >> ** ** >> The neatest thing about this app is the “Active Captain” (another free >> app) that shows marinas, anchorages, and other POI with detailed >> information about the place indicated on the chart. **** >> ** ** >> My friend that introduced this to me is currently cruising the east coast >> (Chesapeake bay heading to the Keys) and uses it to plan his next day trip, >> looking for anchorages, Marinas (reviewing ratings and facilities, and >> prices) and routes to their next stopover. The app runs off a WiFi from >> his cell phone hotspot, and has yet to be in an area without coverage. ** >> ** >> ** ** >> With the current available gadgets and apps, I find it difficult to spend >> the multiple boat bucks for a dedicated chart plotter. The latest versions >> that sync with sea talk, or other wind, rudder angle or autohelm do not >> interest me since my current boat doesn’t have those fancy instruments >> either.**** >> ** ** >> Keep me posted (and the list) of your final decision! As things change, >> I may throw off the dock lines tomorrow or next week and follow him to the >> Keys or beyond!**** >> ** ** >> *From:* Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] *On >> Behalf Of *Michael D >> *Sent:* Monday, August 26, 2013 3:58 PM >> *To:* Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com >> *Subject:* [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen**** >> ** ** >> **** >> All, >> >> My GPSMAP 276C is nearing its useful life. I'm looking for a >> replacment. I'm concerned with touchscreen models. Any experience from >> others will be greatly appreciated. >> >> As of now the Garmin GPSMAP 546 is on my short list. >> >> Thanks! >> Michael**** >> **** >> > > >

Oh, and it can work as a phone if you want but that is optional. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Allen Edwards <al… [at] gmail.com>wrote: > > https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_8gb_black_promo&feature=ha-text-sem_bk-n4&utm_source=ha&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=sem_bk&utm_content=n4&gclid=CNC1iYKnnrkCFUJ-3godWQUAAA&gclsrc=ds > > $299. You own it, and can use it as a small tablet with no monthly > charges, no contract, use all the marine apps you want. > > > On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 9:53 AM, <pw… [at] aol.com> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> These videos will amuse you >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD-0pqZg >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyWSEwKPo8s >> >> Paul >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Leslie Newman <d2… [at] gmail.com> >> To: Cal_Boats <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Tue, Aug 27, 2013 12:43 pm >> Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen >> >> >> I am amused at how much people want to squeeze out of a phone and how >> much money is spent on phones. Those 'smart' phones have small screens and >> questionable battery life. Also questionable coverage at times in my >> experience. I use my phone to talk (but I am older). I like a dedicated >> tool for a specific purpose. The one size fits all just doesn't always >> work. And how much are people paying annually to have a phone? At least >> with the chart plotter it is basically a one time fee and is designed for a >> specific task. In the old days you had a land line for a reasonable cost. >> Now the phone companies get you will all the charges for data. They must be >> laughing all the way to the bank. Things have gotten kind of crazy with >> phones, yet people seem so willing to fork over big bucks to have the >> latest phone and pay for data plans. Interesting how things go. A co-worker >> has dropped and broken the screen on their smart phone so many times it is >> getting a bit laughable. >> Leslie >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 7:15 PM, john raxter <jr… [at] triad.rr.com>wrote: >> >>> ** >>> >>> Just curious,**** >>> ** ** >>> What is your “need” for a GPS Chart plotter? Coastal navigation (off >>> shore), Piloting (cruising inland waterways) or extending your trips >>> outside of your normal home area?**** >>> ** ** >>> We have had our boat in the coastal waters of NC, Neuse River and >>> Pamlico sounds for the last 15 years. Most channels, ICW, and areas where >>> we day sail and anchor are clearly marked with government day marks, or >>> buoys. Most daytrips are line of sight across or up the river. Shallows >>> (less than 6’) are often clearly marked with crab trap buoys as well. My >>> “GPS” is an older model that only has waypoints that I have programmed, or >>> routes that I have created (from programmed waypoints) This method of >>> coastal navigation or piloting, has served me well over the past years. >>> **** >>> ** ** >>> I have extended my “GPS” inventory with the use of the Apps for my >>> I-phone with Earth NC which utilizes downloadable (free) charts. Routes, >>> bearings and “chart plotting” are about as easy as using my older GPS.** >>> ** >>> ** ** >>> This weekend, I was introduced to another cool app, Garmin BlueChart >>> Mobile. Another “free” App for the iPhone and iPad. Chart packages are >>> downloadable starting at $30 for coastal US up to $70 for some areas >>> outside of the US. **** >>> ** ** >>> The neatest thing about this app is the “Active Captain” (another free >>> app) that shows marinas, anchorages, and other POI with detailed >>> information about the place indicated on the chart. **** >>> ** ** >>> My friend that introduced this to me is currently cruising the east >>> coast (Chesapeake bay heading to the Keys) and uses it to plan his next day >>> trip, looking for anchorages, Marinas (reviewing ratings and facilities, >>> and prices) and routes to their next stopover. The app runs off a WiFi >>> from his cell phone hotspot, and has yet to be in an area without coverage. >>> **** >>> ** ** >>> With the current available gadgets and apps, I find it difficult to >>> spend the multiple boat bucks for a dedicated chart plotter. The latest >>> versions that sync with sea talk, or other wind, rudder angle or autohelm >>> do not interest me since my current boat doesn’t have those fancy >>> instruments either.**** >>> ** ** >>> Keep me posted (and the list) of your final decision! As things change, >>> I may throw off the dock lines tomorrow or next week and follow him to the >>> Keys or beyond!**** >>> ** ** >>> *From:* Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] *On >>> Behalf Of *Michael D >>> *Sent:* Monday, August 26, 2013 3:58 PM >>> *To:* Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com >>> *Subject:* [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen**** >>> ** ** >>> **** >>> All, >>> >>> My GPSMAP 276C is nearing its useful life. I'm looking for a >>> replacment. I'm concerned with touchscreen models. Any experience from >>> others will be greatly appreciated. >>> >>> As of now the Garmin GPSMAP 546 is on my short list. >>> >>> Thanks! >>> Michael**** >>> **** >>> >> >> >> > >

I have had a cell phone, work provided, since they downsized from the bag-phone and were small enough to clip on a belt, without making you walk lopsided. As phone got smaller, computers did as well, and the simple computers became PDA or other Personal Electronic Devices. Phone companies competed for service, with the advent of Push-to-talk networks and phone to phone capabilities. At one point, I had a cell phone, PDA, Nextel, pocket calculator that added Feet and inches, tape measure (25' Stanley). All this needed a heavy belt. Just call me BATMAN! Yeah, I am gadget geek. When I was able to combine any of the above into a single device, I talked the boss into an upgrade. My first "smart phone" simply linked into my company exchange server and outlook e-mail. Now with the current "phones" I can retire my Batman belt and have everything in one device, small enough to hold and operate in one hand. When I discovered the sailing apps, being a gadget geek, I think they are awesome. When my sailing needs, exceed the capabilities of the phone, I will buy a dedicated chart plotter. Tymll John From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Leslie Newman Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 11:03 AM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen I am amused at how much people want to squeeze out of a phone and how much money is spent on phones. Those 'smart' phones have small screens and questionable battery life. Also questionable coverage at times in my experience. I use my phone to talk (but I am older). I like a dedicated tool for a specific purpose. The one size fits all just doesn't always work. And how much are people paying annually to have a phone? At least with the chart plotter it is basically a one time fee and is designed for a specific task. In the old days you had a land line for a reasonable cost. Now the phone companies get you will all the charges for data. They must be laughing all the way to the bank. Things have gotten kind of crazy with phones, yet people seem so willing to fork over big bucks to have the latest phone and pay for data plans. Interesting how things go. A co-worker has dropped and broken the screen on their smart phone so many times it is getting a bit laughable. Leslie On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 7:15 PM, john raxter <jr… [at] triad.rr.com> wrote: Just curious, What is your "need" for a GPS Chart plotter? Coastal navigation (off shore), Piloting (cruising inland waterways) or extending your trips outside of your normal home area? We have had our boat in the coastal waters of NC, Neuse River and Pamlico sounds for the last 15 years. Most channels, ICW, and areas where we day sail and anchor are clearly marked with government day marks, or buoys. Most daytrips are line of sight across or up the river. Shallows (less than 6') are often clearly marked with crab trap buoys as well. My "GPS" is an older model that only has waypoints that I have programmed, or routes that I have created (from programmed waypoints) This method of coastal navigation or piloting, has served me well over the past years. I have extended my "GPS" inventory with the use of the Apps for my I-phone with Earth NC which utilizes downloadable (free) charts. Routes, bearings and "chart plotting" are about as easy as using my older GPS. This weekend, I was introduced to another cool app, Garmin BlueChart Mobile. Another "free" App for the iPhone and iPad. Chart packages are downloadable starting at $30 for coastal US up to $70 for some areas outside of the US. The neatest thing about this app is the "Active Captain" (another free app) that shows marinas, anchorages, and other POI with detailed information about the place indicated on the chart. My friend that introduced this to me is currently cruising the east coast (Chesapeake bay heading to the Keys) and uses it to plan his next day trip, looking for anchorages, Marinas (reviewing ratings and facilities, and prices) and routes to their next stopover. The app runs off a WiFi from his cell phone hotspot, and has yet to be in an area without coverage. With the current available gadgets and apps, I find it difficult to spend the multiple boat bucks for a dedicated chart plotter. The latest versions that sync with sea talk, or other wind, rudder angle or autohelm do not interest me since my current boat doesn't have those fancy instruments either. Keep me posted (and the list) of your final decision! As things change, I may throw off the dock lines tomorrow or next week and follow him to the Keys or beyond! From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael D Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 3:58 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen All, My GPSMAP 276C is nearing its useful life. I'm looking for a replacment. I'm concerned with touchscreen models. Any experience from others will be greatly appreciated. As of now the Garmin GPSMAP 546 is on my short list. Thanks! Michael

Leslie, I have been reading reviews on the 640 touch screen. Several have commented that the screen is not bright enough in sunlight. What is your esperience with the 740? Thanks! Michael From: Michael D <md… [at] yahoo.com> To: "Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:56 AM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen (Leslie) Leslie, Thanks for the input. The 740 is more than I am wanting to spend on a chart plotter, but it's nice to get a report that touch screens work well. I too am a Garmin fan, and I will take a closer look at their touch screen models. I would not be looking for another unit, but my screen seems to be failing. I know that the 276C is small, but it has worked well, and I have a small boat. Unfortunately, it's no longer produced, and Garmin no longer has anything like it. One of its great features is the battery... I can take it with me when I race on other boats. Michael From: Leslie Newman <d2… [at] gmail.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 4:59 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen I own a Garmin GPS 740S. I really like it. Has a large screen and the touch screen works very good. Actually, I have several Garmin products (cycling GPS, running GPS) and am always pleased with Garmin performance. The 740s has been out for several years and has a history of dependability. You always get mixed reviews when you research this kind of stuff. I accidentally ran my cycling GPS unit through the clothes washer six months ago (it is small in size). It came out clean and still worked flawlessly. Leslie On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 3:57 PM, Michael D <md… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: > >All, > >My GPSMAP 276C is nearing its useful life. I'm looking for a replacment. I'm concerned with touchscreen models. Any experience from others will be greatly appreciated. > >As of now the Garmin GPSMAP 546 is on my short list. > >Thanks! >Michael >

The 740 has two modes.....one where it auto adjusts (and seems to do that poorly in daylight) and another where you can override and manually adjust. If I override and set the display as I like, it is very good in daylight. And it remembers what I set after power fail / restart. When I first used my unit in daylight I was really upset that I couldn't hardly see the screen, but then (when all else fails) I read the manual (or maybe started punching buttons) and found I could manually adjust the brightness. Makes me wonder if the 640 has the same feature. Leslie On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 9:58 AM, Michael D <md… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: > ** > > > Leslie, > > I have been reading reviews on the 640 touch screen. Several have > commented that the screen is not bright enough in sunlight. What is your > esperience with the 740? > > Thanks! > Michael > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Michael D <md… [at] yahoo.com> > *To:* "Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> > *Sent:* Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:56 AM > *Subject:* Re: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen (Leslie) > > > Leslie, > > Thanks for the input. The 740 is more than I am wanting to spend on a > chart plotter, but it's nice to get a report that touch screens work well. > I too am a Garmin fan, and I will take a closer look at their touch screen > models. > > I would not be looking for another unit, but my screen seems to be > failing. I know that the 276C is small, but it has worked well, and I have > a small boat. Unfortunately, it's no longer produced, and Garmin no longer > has anything like it. One of its great features is the battery... I can > take it with me when I race on other boats. > > Michael > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Leslie Newman <d2… [at] gmail.com> > *To:* Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com > *Sent:* Monday, August 26, 2013 4:59 PM > *Subject:* Re: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen > > > I own a Garmin GPS 740S. I really like it. Has a large screen and the > touch screen works very good. Actually, I have several Garmin products > (cycling GPS, running GPS) and am always pleased with Garmin performance. > The 740s has been out for several years and has a history of dependability. > You always get mixed reviews when you research this kind of stuff. I > accidentally ran my cycling GPS unit through the clothes washer six months > ago (it is small in size). It came out clean and still worked flawlessly. > Leslie > > > > On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 3:57 PM, Michael D <md… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: > > ** > > All, > > My GPSMAP 276C is nearing its useful life. I'm looking for a replacment. > I'm concerned with touchscreen models. Any experience from others will be > greatly appreciated. > > As of now the Garmin GPSMAP 546 is on my short list. > > Thanks! > Michael > > > > > > > >

Michael, Go here: http://www.pyselectronics.net/default.php?cPath=5884539_5884561 Plenty if options at the best prices. Regards, Wayne From: Michael D <md… [at] yahoo.com> To: "Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:56 AM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen (Leslie) Leslie, Thanks for the input. The 740 is more than I am wanting to spend on a chart plotter, but it's nice to get a report that touch screens work well. I too am a Garmin fan, and I will take a closer look at their touch screen models. I would not be looking for another unit, but my screen seems to be failing. I know that the 276C is small, but it has worked well, and I have a small boat. Unfortunately, it's no longer produced, and Garmin no longer has anything like it. One of its great features is the battery... I can take it with me when I race on other boats. Michael From: Leslie Newman <d2… [at] gmail.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 4:59 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen I own a Garmin GPS 740S. I really like it. Has a large screen and the touch screen works very good. Actually, I have several Garmin products (cycling GPS, running GPS) and am always pleased with Garmin performance. The 740s has been out for several years and has a history of dependability. You always get mixed reviews when you research this kind of stuff. I accidentally ran my cycling GPS unit through the clothes washer six months ago (it is small in size). It came out clean and still worked flawlessly. Leslie On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 3:57 PM, Michael D <md… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: > >All, > >My GPSMAP 276C is nearing its useful life. I'm looking for a replacment. I'm concerned with touchscreen models. Any experience from others will be greatly appreciated. > >As of now the Garmin GPSMAP 546 is on my short list. > >Thanks! >Michael >

Leslie, Wayne, and Others, Thank you everyone for your input, suggestions, and experience with chart plotters. I made another call to Garmin to see if I could return my GPSMAP 276C for repair, but it is no longer serviced by Garmin. While my GPSMAP 276C is still functioning, I will keep it aboard as a backup unit. Weighing all of the information, I selected and purchased a Standard Horizon CP190i and the C-MAP MAX East Coast & Bahamas cartography. This gives me just enough time to get it installed and familiar with its controls for next months Columbus Day Regatta on Biscayne Bay in Miami. Michael s/v Magic, Cal 2-27 Pompano Beach, FL From: Wayne Gillikin <wa… [at] yahoo.com> To: "Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 9:28 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen (Leslie) Michael, Go here: http://www.pyselectronics.net/default.php?cPath=5884539_5884561 Plenty if options at the best prices. Regards, Wayne From: Michael D <md… [at] yahoo.com> To: "Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:56 AM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen (Leslie) Leslie, Thanks for the input. The 740 is more than I am wanting to spend on a chart plotter, but it's nice to get a report that touch screens work well. I too am a Garmin fan, and I will take a closer look at their touch screen models. I would not be looking for another unit, but my screen seems to be failing. I know that the 276C is small, but it has worked well, and I have a small boat. Unfortunately, it's no longer produced, and Garmin no longer has anything like it. One of its great features is the battery... I can take it with me when I race on other boats. Michael From: Leslie Newman <d2… [at] gmail.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 4:59 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] GPS/Chartplotter Touchscreen I own a Garmin GPS 740S. I really like it. Has a large screen and the touch screen works very good. Actually, I have several Garmin products (cycling GPS, running GPS) and am always pleased with Garmin performance. The 740s has been out for several years and has a history of dependability. You always get mixed reviews when you research this kind of stuff. I accidentally ran my cycling GPS unit through the clothes washer six months ago (it is small in size). It came out clean and still worked flawlessly. Leslie On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 3:57 PM, Michael D <md… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: > >All, > >My GPSMAP 276C is nearing its useful life. I'm looking for a replacment. I'm concerned with touchscreen models. Any experience from others will be greatly appreciated. > >As of now the Garmin GPSMAP 546 is on my short list. > >Thanks! >Michael >