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Old 08-04-2020, 07:22 AM   #1
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Old 08-04-2020, 08:32 AM   #2
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My brother in-law is one of them older boat no working nav lights no vhf no chart plotter limited experience. But he feels if he only goes local he's fine .. i try to educate him but not having much luck.. but I'll keep trying
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Old 08-04-2020, 08:57 AM   #3
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My brother in-law is one of them older boat no working nav lights no vhf no chart plotter limited experience. But he feels if he only goes local he's fine .. i try to educate him but not having much luck.. but I'll keep trying
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Gift him a hand held vhf.

But also in his defense, cellphones are actually more helpful if you are dry in your boat than a vhf. And if he only goes hour during gentleman’s hours, nav lights are not needed.
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Gift him a hand held vhf.

But also in his defense, cellphones are actually more helpful if you are dry in your boat than a vhf. And if he only goes hour during gentleman’s hours, nav lights are not needed.
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Its just he is a 1st responder. And would complain about how others put themselves in bad spots needing rescue.. or not wearing a seatbelt. I am Trying to find him a chart plotter or headheld gps
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Old 08-04-2020, 03:48 PM   #5
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Its just he is a 1st responder. And would complain about how others put themselves in bad spots needing rescue.. or not wearing a seatbelt. I am Trying to find him a chart plotter or headheld gps
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I think I have an old plotter.... I’ll be in touch
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