[Rhodes22-list] New Rodes Owner

[Peter Thorn]

Frazier,

It's one step above a hand-held and a compact chartplotting GPS is not
necessary, but can be a very handy feature for both safety and convenience.
Most will hardwire to newer VHF radios with the DSC feature.  In the event
of a life threatening emergency, you can push one button on the radio and
the boat's position is tranmitted to all other DSC equipped boats and the
Coast Guard.  So while you're bobbing on your unsinkable Rhodes help is on
the way.  Two years ago an experienced crew perished in the Neuse River when
the  new 37' sportfisherman they were delivering from VA to FL sunk.  Later
it was found they only had hand-held radios without this feature.  Cherry
Point air rescue was 5 minutes away by helicopter.

They're also really convenient and will go a great job predicting EPA and
other travel features.  You can load charts in with lots of bottom details,
hazzards etc -- pretty much the same as paper charts, but much easier to
manage in a small boat.

Enjoy your new boat!

PT



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frazier Scott" <frazjud71 at sbcglobal.net>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 9:21 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] New Rodes Owner


> 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
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