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Most GPS units come supplied or use an optional data cable that will feed your
laptop. S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" Trains are a winter sport |
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Please don't understate the obvious.
"Bobsprit" wrote in message ... The only one I've seen is a PCMIA card from Rand McNally, that comes with a GPS antenna, that turns your laptop into a GPS. About $70 at Best Buy. Holy christ, what an idiot. RB |
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Most, but not all. The Geko 101, for instance, has no external power or interface option.
Also, the cost of the cable can be high. "SAIL LOCO" wrote in message ... Most GPS units come supplied or use an optional data cable that will feed your laptop. S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" Trains are a winter sport |
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Gee, doesn't anyone sail by hand, eye, and feel anymore? I always thought
getting there was much of the fun. Seems like all this automatic 'set it and let it do the sailing' removes a lot from the experience. -- Njord "Lord, your sea is so big, and my boat is so small" Anonymous "Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... I would advise against using a computer as the primary GPS. And a "plug-in" GPS (one that can't work alone) is even worse. At the very least, get a small handheld that can stand alone, and connect it to the computer with a data cable. Although I have a number of computer charting programs loaded, and my boat is wired appropriately, I hardly ever use the computer underway. A small mapping handheld (I have an older GPSMAP 175, today I'd get a 76 or 176) plus a chartkit suits my need much better. I have friends that like using the computer, and have it wired to the autopilot, so the boat will "follow the mouse," but they have an enclosed center cockpit 41 foot ketch, and the computer is right down the companionway. Plus they have another GPS at the helm. The last time I researched low end GPS units, I decided the Garmin GPS 72 was the "best buy" because it came with the cables that would be needed. I don't think this is still true - whatever you get, consider the "total cost" of all the accessories you'll want. The 72 is nice because it has a large display, its waterproof and floats, and has a navaid and tide database. "Dennis Vogel" wrote in message hlink.net... I have a nice laptop running Windows XP with a nice big screen. Can anyone recommend a GPS plug-in for my laptop that comes with sailors software? It should have all the good stuff like VMG. I've been away from sailing for several years. If this is not a good choice then can someone recommend a reasonable cost handheld or deck-mounted GPS system? Thanks, Dennis Pearson Flyer #168 |
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Sailing by hand, eye, and feel is fun. Being lost isn't. While I sometimes do trips
without the GPS, this is to practice navigation, and I usually end up doing less "sailing" because of it. My friends that have the computer drive the autopilot migrate between Nova Scotia or Newfoundland down to South Carolina every year - they've easily logged over 100,000 miles. I don't think they're lacking "the experience." -jeff "Njord" wrote in message news:c_zqb.10359$pK6.8747@lakeread02... Gee, doesn't anyone sail by hand, eye, and feel anymore? I always thought getting there was much of the fun. Seems like all this automatic 'set it and let it do the sailing' removes a lot from the experience. -- Njord "Lord, your sea is so big, and my boat is so small" Anonymous "Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... I would advise against using a computer as the primary GPS. And a "plug-in" GPS (one that can't work alone) is even worse. At the very least, get a small handheld that can stand alone, and connect it to the computer with a data cable. Although I have a number of computer charting programs loaded, and my boat is wired appropriately, I hardly ever use the computer underway. A small mapping handheld (I have an older GPSMAP 175, today I'd get a 76 or 176) plus a chartkit suits my need much better. I have friends that like using the computer, and have it wired to the autopilot, so the boat will "follow the mouse," but they have an enclosed center cockpit 41 foot ketch, and the computer is right down the companionway. Plus they have another GPS at the helm. The last time I researched low end GPS units, I decided the Garmin GPS 72 was the "best buy" because it came with the cables that would be needed. I don't think this is still true - whatever you get, consider the "total cost" of all the accessories you'll want. The 72 is nice because it has a large display, its waterproof and floats, and has a navaid and tide database. "Dennis Vogel" wrote in message hlink.net... I have a nice laptop running Windows XP with a nice big screen. Can anyone recommend a GPS plug-in for my laptop that comes with sailors software? It should have all the good stuff like VMG. I've been away from sailing for several years. If this is not a good choice then can someone recommend a reasonable cost handheld or deck-mounted GPS system? Thanks, Dennis Pearson Flyer #168 |
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See now Jeff... from talking to my good buddy after he crossed the Atlantic
from Halifax to Portugal via the Azores... you just cannot beat a windvane. Sail by Hand across the Atlantic... not a chance. Stand watch and let the windvane do 90% of the sailing. There's enough work aboard to keep you busy. He never used his electronic autopilot at all. GPS data was hand plotted to chart and weather forecasts by VHF [ sailmail/fax.] He uploaded the logs to a website. Makes for a good read! Ever hear of the Cornholious Effect? :-) CM "Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... | Sailing by hand, eye, and feel is fun. Being lost isn't. While I sometimes do trips | without the GPS, this is to practice navigation, and I usually end up doing less "sailing" | because of it. | | My friends that have the computer drive the autopilot migrate between Nova Scotia or | Newfoundland down to South Carolina every year - they've easily logged over 100,000 miles. | I don't think they're lacking "the experience." | | -jeff | | | "Njord" wrote in message news:c_zqb.10359$pK6.8747@lakeread02... | Gee, doesn't anyone sail by hand, eye, and feel anymore? I always thought | getting there was much of the fun. Seems like all this automatic 'set it and | let it do the sailing' removes a lot from the experience. | | -- | | Njord | | "Lord, your sea is so big, and my boat is so small" | | Anonymous | | "Jeff Morris" wrote in message | ... | I would advise against using a computer as the primary GPS. And a | "plug-in" GPS (one | that can't work alone) is even worse. At the very least, get a small | handheld that can | stand alone, and connect it to the computer with a data cable. | | Although I have a number of computer charting programs loaded, and my boat | is wired | appropriately, I hardly ever use the computer underway. A small mapping | handheld (I have | an older GPSMAP 175, today I'd get a 76 or 176) plus a chartkit suits my | need much better. | I have friends that like using the computer, and have it wired to the | autopilot, so the | boat will "follow the mouse," but they have an enclosed center cockpit 41 | foot ketch, and | the computer is right down the companionway. Plus they have another GPS | at the helm. | | The last time I researched low end GPS units, I decided the Garmin GPS 72 | was the "best | buy" because it came with the cables that would be needed. I don't think | this is still | true - whatever you get, consider the "total cost" of all the accessories | you'll want. | The 72 is nice because it has a large display, its waterproof and floats, | and has a navaid | and tide database. | | | "Dennis Vogel" wrote in message | hlink.net... | I have a nice laptop running Windows XP with a nice big screen. | | Can anyone recommend a GPS plug-in for my laptop that comes with sailors | software? It should have all the good stuff like VMG. | | I've been away from sailing for several years. If this is not a good | choice | then can someone recommend a reasonable cost handheld or deck-mounted | GPS | system? | | Thanks, | | Dennis | Pearson Flyer #168 | | | | | | | | |
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![]() "Njord" wrote in message news:c_zqb.10359$pK6.8747@lakeread02... Gee, doesn't anyone sail by hand, eye, and feel anymore? I always thought getting there was much of the fun. Seems like all this automatic 'set it and let it do the sailing' removes a lot from the experience. Well said!!! I do my navigation on paper. I find it much more efficient than constantly changing course. Regards Donal -- |
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On Thu, 6 Nov 2003 07:51:52 -0500, "Jeff Morris"
wrote this crap: That would be an exceptionally stupid choice for a GPS on a boat. But you knew that, didn't you? That's why I use a hand held one. "Horvath" wrote in message ... On Thu, 06 Nov 2003 10:36:02 GMT, "Dennis Vogel" wrote this crap: I have a nice laptop running Windows XP with a nice big screen. Can anyone recommend a GPS plug-in for my laptop that comes with sailors software? It should have all the good stuff like VMG. The only one I've seen is a PCMIA card from Rand McNally, that comes with a GPS antenna, that turns your laptop into a GPS. About $70 at Best Buy. Hero@Horvath I don't spend my money on food. I spend most of my money on women, porn, booze, and recreation. The rest of it I just waste. Hero@Horvath I don't spend my money on food. I spend most of my money on women, porn, booze, and recreation. The rest of it I just waste. |
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How do you get sendmail/fax on VHF out in the Atlantic? My VHF only has
about 30 mile range. krj Capt. Mooron wrote: See now Jeff... from talking to my good buddy after he crossed the Atlantic from Halifax to Portugal via the Azores... you just cannot beat a windvane. Sail by Hand across the Atlantic... not a chance. Stand watch and let the windvane do 90% of the sailing. There's enough work aboard to keep you busy. He never used his electronic autopilot at all. GPS data was hand plotted to chart and weather forecasts by VHF [ sailmail/fax.] He uploaded the logs to a website. Makes for a good read! Ever hear of the Cornholious Effect? :-) CM "Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... | Sailing by hand, eye, and feel is fun. Being lost isn't. While I sometimes do trips | without the GPS, this is to practice navigation, and I usually end up doing less "sailing" | because of it. | | My friends that have the computer drive the autopilot migrate between Nova Scotia or | Newfoundland down to South Carolina every year - they've easily logged over 100,000 miles. | I don't think they're lacking "the experience." | | -jeff | | | "Njord" wrote in message news:c_zqb.10359$pK6.8747@lakeread02... | Gee, doesn't anyone sail by hand, eye, and feel anymore? I always thought | getting there was much of the fun. Seems like all this automatic 'set it and | let it do the sailing' removes a lot from the experience. | | -- | | Njord | | "Lord, your sea is so big, and my boat is so small" | | Anonymous | | "Jeff Morris" wrote in message | ... | I would advise against using a computer as the primary GPS. And a | "plug-in" GPS (one | that can't work alone) is even worse. At the very least, get a small | handheld that can | stand alone, and connect it to the computer with a data cable. | | Although I have a number of computer charting programs loaded, and my boat | is wired | appropriately, I hardly ever use the computer underway. A small mapping | handheld (I have | an older GPSMAP 175, today I'd get a 76 or 176) plus a chartkit suits my | need much better. | I have friends that like using the computer, and have it wired to the | autopilot, so the | boat will "follow the mouse," but they have an enclosed center cockpit 41 | foot ketch, and | the computer is right down the companionway. Plus they have another GPS | at the helm. | | The last time I researched low end GPS units, I decided the Garmin GPS 72 | was the "best | buy" because it came with the cables that would be needed. I don't think | this is still | true - whatever you get, consider the "total cost" of all the accessories | you'll want. | The 72 is nice because it has a large display, its waterproof and floats, | and has a navaid | and tide database. | | | "Dennis Vogel" wrote in message | hlink.net... | I have a nice laptop running Windows XP with a nice big screen. | | Can anyone recommend a GPS plug-in for my laptop that comes with sailors | software? It should have all the good stuff like VMG. | | I've been away from sailing for several years. If this is not a good | choice | then can someone recommend a reasonable cost handheld or deck-mounted | GPS | system? | | Thanks, | | Dennis | Pearson Flyer #168 | | | | | | | | |
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