[Rhodes22-list] Handheld GPS in PS

John Lock jlock at relevantarts.com
Sat Jan 31 11:03:43 EST 2009 

Yes, it was the December 2008 issue of Practical Sailor (Page 14).   
However, it is a review of three different Garmin units, not a multi- 
brand comparison like usual.  The basic premise of the article was to  
compare the 76CSX against a couple of newer models that had larger  
touch screens and other hi-tech features (Garmin "Colorado" and Garmin  
"Oregon").  They found that those models were aimed too much at the  
terrestrial market and not really suitable for marine navigation.  The  
article concluded stating that, in their opinion, none of the  
handhelds are useful as a primary chartplotters on boats because the  
screens are too small and details cannot be safely discerned for  
marine navigation.

Cheers!
John Lock
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s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
Lake Sinclair, GA
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On Jan 30, 2009, at 21:52, Ron Singerman wrote:
> Caesar,
>
> I believe it was the Dec issue.  I left it at our place in FL so I  
> can't be
> entirely sure, but it was one of the more recent issues. By the  
> way,  Linda
> and I have spent the past three days on the mountain skiing in and  
> on the
> 14" that was deposited during our most recent New England snow  
> storm. These
> experiences will have to suffice till we get down to FL in March and
> Serenity.
>
> Fair winds and pray for snow,
>
>>> ron<<
> S/V Serenity
>
>>> ron<<
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Caesar Paul" <caesarpaul01 at yahoo.com>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 6:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Name Letter size and placement
>
>
> Ok Ron. I will have a look, what issue is the article in?
>
> I notice you are looking for an easier way to raise your motor. Some
> lubrication in the tracks and pulleys made it a more pleasant task  
> for me.
> Tilting the motor requires a bit of acrobatics, but I look at it as  
> exercise
> helps.
>
> By the way, I just got back from a short sail with a buddy of mine  
> on his
> boat, 55 degree, winds about 10 mph, ( felt a lot colder) and lots  
> of fun.
> It took three of us to sail the boat, an old 1973 Aquarius. It makes  
> me
> appreciate the simplicity and soundness of the Rhodes.
>
> Have fun.
> Caesar
> "Gentle Breeze"
>
> --- On Fri, 1/30/09, Ron Singerman <sail at tds.net> wrote:
>
> From: Ron Singerman <sail at tds.net>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Name Letter size and placement
> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Date: Friday, January 30, 2009, 12:50 PM
>
> Caesar,
>
> Before returning your Garmin 76 CSX check out the review by Practical
> sailor.  They just rated it as the best of the handhelds
>
> Fair winds and following seas,
>
>>> ron<<
> S/V Serenity
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Caesar Paul" <caesarpaul01 at yahoo.com>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 2:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Name Letter size and placement
>
>
> Hi Cowie,
>
> I bought a Contest 101 racing compass by Plastimo and had Stan  
> install it on
> the port side cabin bulkhead. I can read and steer by it easily form  
> the
> stern seat. It can also be read from the cabin. I had a mast-head  
> antenna
> installed by Stan as well. For VHF radio, I went with the Uniden UM  
> 625 fix
> mount and installed it myself, I later bought a West Marine vhf 55  
> hand
> held. I have a Garmin 76Cx hand held GPS, but I'm thinking of  
> returning it
> for a another brand that accepts software from Navionics. Garmin  
> appears to
> lock you into using their software only. I will be installing a  
> Fishfinder
> Chartplotter, for I enjoy reading the depth of the water as I sail  
> along, it
> adds to the fun. No stereo as yet, but I am sure it would enhance the
> experience, anchored in some quiet cove somewhere.
>
> Caesar
>
> --- On Wed, 1/28/09, cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com> wrote:
>
> From: cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Name Letter size and placement
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 10:31 AM
>
> Cesar:
>
> Good looking boat.  I like your name size and placement and also  
> like the
> location and format for the boat numbers.  Bu the way what compass,  
> gps if
> any, vhf radio if any and or stereo did you go with?
>
>
> Caesarsailor wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi Cowie,
>>
>> Rik did the lettering for many boats including mine, and I am very  
>> pleased
>> with his work. Follow his advice; he will not lead you astray, as you
>> might be already aware.
>>
>> Attached are two pictures of his workmanship on my boat. I went with
> his
>> recommendation, and am happy that I did.
>>
>> Have fun.
>> Caesar
>>
>> --- On Wed, 1/28/09, cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com> wrote:
>>
>> From: cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com>
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Name Letter size and placement
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 9:15 AM
>>
>> I am getting ready to order some graphics from signs by Rik for  
>> Opus my
>> new
>> R22 and need to decide on the placement, size and content.  I am  
>> leaning
>> toward "Opus" on the starboard and port aft quarter centered
> between
>> the
>> water line and rub rail.  Does anyone know the vertical distance  
>> from the
>> water line to the rub rail?  This would allow me to do a mock up in  
>> order
>> to
>> determine the exact letter height.  I also notice several options  
>> on were
>> to
>> locate the boat numbers and prefer on the hull not the cabin top.   
>> My hull
>> is navy blue and I am considering white letters.  Does anyone  
>> include the
>> port of call on the transom or is this area too cluttered?   
>> Enclosed are
>> some photo shop images were I have taken the liberty to borrow some  
>> R22
>> photos off the internet in order to explore boat name, number and  
>> port of
>> call placement.
>>
>> http://www.nabble.com/file/p21710214/NAME_02.jpg
>>
>> http://www.nabble.com/file/p21710214/NAME_03.jpg
>>
>> http://www.nabble.com/file/p21710214/P1010113-1.jpg
>>
>> http://www.nabble.com/file/p21710214/picrhodes22ca.jpg
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