Couldn't agree with these comments more. Having the Chartplotter, and any other navigation aid like hand held bearing compass, paper charts, helm compass, and most important of all - Mark 1 eyeball - and several of them, all available and put to their proper use is the key to keeping navigation safe. Over dependence on any one can put the vessel in completely unnecessary difficulty! As a new owner, and many time charterer, I hope everyone shares the same view! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />