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Old 05-09-2012, 11:44 AM   #60
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Originally Posted by Pineapple Girl View Post
on an multi hour trip it is nice to "go to waypoint" versus "go to heading". either way, someone has to pay attention! We use the AP when we are in the SF Bay--though we do not currently have it hooked up to the GPS so we have to correct the course "fairly" frequently to stay on track and stay clear of pesky channel markers and anchored frieghters. We usually switch to stand by when dodging moving vessels (ferries and whatnot). Luckily we don't have crab pots or much in the way of logs to dodge, though in winter there may be the occasional log or telephone pole or capsized derelict vessel to navigate around. keeps things interesting.

AP doesn't do much good in the delta waterways-- they are too narrow, twisty and have too many shallow spots.
OK..then why the snide and totally INCORRECT comment "it is SUCH a huge difference."??????

Most experienced mariners KNOW the difference between navigating and being a lookout....
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