The problem with a telescope, is trying to keep it steady enough for
any length of time on a moving platform to be as useful as a good pair
of binocs.

Bruce wrote:
I have one that can show pimples on Uranus.I whip it out to check out surf
conditions in Bimini before I leave Miami
"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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What kind of telescope are you talking about? I've never had a telescope

that

was useable on a boat, though I have used monoculars on occasion.