[Rhodes22-list] Toys for Rhodes

[Bob Weber]

Doug, I am not sure how accruate you need to be with depth and speed.  A 
less accurate solution that works for me is a fishfinder for depth and 
handheld GPS for knot.  Only the fish finder requires power from the boat.  
The knot meter on the gps is over ground not over water (if you are subject 
ot currents).  I find the gps display to be jumpy and not much more usefull 
than giving me a general idea of speed.  Hope it helps.  Bob Weber


>From: "Doug Mistler" <mistler at mindspring.com>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Toys for Rhodes
>Date: Fri, 14 May 2004 15:29:38 -0400
>
>Being a purist, Stan pleads ignorance on the subject of instruments for the
>Rhodes and suggests that I query the list.
>
>I need a depthfinder and knotmeter.  Some of the digital combo units are
>rather "pricey" and others seem to be out of stock. I now am considering
>separate depthfinder and knotmeter units in proven (read old-fashioned)
>technology.
>
>I am inclined toward the SR Mariner Self-powered Knotmeter (KT-5), and
>Digital Depth Meter (DDM-1), in the Defender Marine 2004 catalog, page 295.
>As they are in stock, Stan will not have an excuse to delay getting my
>"almost new" Rhodes to me.
>
>Do any  "Rhodies" have experience with these items or can you recommend
>others?
>
>Thanks and fair winds!
>--Doug
>
>
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