What do you know about GPS?

[Lancer]

Could I buy a GPS off the shelf and use it to navigate around the Phils in a sailboat?

[Docfeelgood]

Oh yes!
Seen them even in cars.

[DaShi]

You should use a sextant, like a real mariner.

[gwillybj]

Garmin has a line of marine GPS handhelds.
Be sure to have a stock of fresh batteries.

[Lancer]

Thanks gwillybj, this looks like a good one. I wonder if maps are available for the Philippines though. Also, how do you know which map your on?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6015174&findingMethod=rr#ShortReviewTitleBar

Dashi, but I'm not a real mariner.

Dfg, I've seen those too. A pal told me of a way to use a laptop, but the nice thing about the one gwillybj mentioned it that its waterproof.

Another nice thing, I can go to Walmart and pluck one off the shelf.

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[Julian Delphiki]

What do you know about GPS?

Doesn't work inside buildings, don't blindly trust to directions GPS gives to you when driving.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/queensland/turn-left-down-cliff-face-gps-blamed-for-truck-crash/2008/10/03/1222651339654.html

[Sprayber]

If we have to orgaize a rescue party and go all the way there to get your ass, then we will have some issues.

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by Sprayber
If we have to orgaize a rescue party and go all the way there to get your ass, then we will have some issues.

Actually, it has its ups and downs


I would check coverage in that are you need to use it in...

Have had some real poor experiences, and was told it was due to military base jamming...