[Rhodes22-list] New Rodes Owner - get a GPS

[Robert Skinner]

Mr. Scott,

Since a fully functional GPS can be had for as 
little as $100, there is little reason not to 
have one on board, not as a substitute for 
charts, compass, barometer, parallel rule, 
dividers, etc., but it's damned handy in a fog...

/Robert

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Frazier Scott wrote:
> 
> I plan to have my new rhodes 22 this spring.  I will be sailing on Long Island Sound.  I will add a VHF radio and a compass but wonder what else by way of navigation equipment I should have.  A GPS seems to be advisable, but is it necessary?  What type of compass is best and where should it be mounted?
>   Any advice is helpful.  (Rummy, I expect to stock Mount Gay, so I have that covered).
>   Thanks,
> 
>   Frazier Scott