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Re: Moorings Navigation Question
[Re: Schwendy]
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05/19/2018 11:46 AM
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louismcc
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We have a Moorings charter coming up in July, after an absence of 15 years, and a few things have changed. One is that they don't send you a Cruising Guide but rather give you a link to an on-line version of the guide. While that makes it handy to share with others in your crew, I still like to have a book in hand, so I bought a copy as well as a copy of Virgin Anchorages.
Louis from Houston
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Re: Moorings Navigation Question
[Re: Schwendy]
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05/19/2018 01:11 PM
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You need the cellular version of the iPad to get an integrated gps antenna, otherwise you need an external gps antenna for the WiFi only iPad
Last edited by warren460; 05/19/2018 01:11 PM.
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Re: Moorings Navigation Question
[Re: Schwendy]
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05/19/2018 03:07 PM
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Yes, Moorings, Sunsail, Footloose all have current sailing guides onboard. One mark of top of the line charter outfits. (BVI x5, Grenadines, Abacos, Greece x2)
Good chartplotters also, all Raymarine I think. You really don’t need more than that. But all know about boys and men, and the price of our toys!
JPH I spent my money on booze, broads, and boats...the rest I wasted.
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Re: Moorings Navigation Question
[Re: Schwendy]
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05/20/2018 07:24 AM
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Posts: 322 Hilton Head, SC
Steve27
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We are heading done in July and I called the Moorings and there is a Cruising Guide on all the boats they said along with the charts of course. I would not over think the Navionics and worry about it since the onboard Chart Plotter is really all you need. In all the times we have chartered with them I have never needed any other device. Of course if your wanting to play with other gadgets and have fun plotting on them then its all good. If you need a wifi connection you can get that at Renport where you get the phone but it will cost you some. Have a great trip!!
Cruising the local waters here in SC and GA. Love the BVIs and miss the Tradewinds!
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Re: Moorings Navigation Question
[Re: Schwendy]
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05/20/2018 02:09 PM
05/20/2018 02:09 PM
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louismcc
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George, do you have idea of the brand and model plotter they're using on the boats? We're on a 45.3 in July and I'd like to read up on it if possible.
Louis from Houston
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Re: Moorings Navigation Question
[Re: louismcc]
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05/20/2018 09:47 PM
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The standard instruments on a Beneteau 45 will be B&G. I would be a little surprised if the Mooring's boats used anything different but I suppose it's possible.
Life's short - sail more!
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Re: Moorings Navigation Question
[Re: Schwendy]
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05/20/2018 09:55 PM
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On Moorings Charters...Raymarine Instrument Package: Includes Ray55 VHF at Nav Station & additional VHF at helm, C95 Color Chart plotter with converter, p70 color autopilot, i70 color instrument with depth transducer.
Cruising the local waters here in SC and GA. Love the BVIs and miss the Tradewinds!
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Re: Moorings Navigation Question
[Re: Schwendy]
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05/20/2018 10:12 PM
05/20/2018 10:12 PM
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louismcc
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Thanks all for the information. Looks like a little light reading is in order before the trip.
Louis from Houston
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