mick
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I'm interested in this chartplotter and would be interested in comments from anyone who has experience of it. Is the pre-loaded chart adequate for normal use and is the optional Bluechart advised/necessary?
Garmin Gpsmap 550
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webcraft
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We got one last season.
It is absolutely brilliant, easy to read even in bright sunlight, simple controls and the preloaded chart is excellent - at least in all the areas we have been in so far.
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It is absolutely brilliant, easy to read even in bright sunlight, simple controls and the preloaded chart is excellent - at least in all the areas we have been in so far.
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mick
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Thanks, Webcraft. Sounds good, although I think I would still use traditional techniques in the Cuan Sound.
Pete7
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Mick, we also have one, well the 555s version. Superb little piece of kit as Webcraft says and works well with Easy AIS which the lads at Garmin recomended. Built in chart good enough to pick up our pontoon so don't see the need for the additional chart.
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webcraft
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I think I would still use traditional techniques in the Cuan Sound.
[/ QUOTE ] Interestingly, the plotter confirmed what I had suspected for some time - the route we normally take through Cuan is a little bit too close to the Cleit, and has now been modified slightly.
I think I would still use traditional techniques in the Cuan Sound.
[/ QUOTE ] Interestingly, the plotter confirmed what I had suspected for some time - the route we normally take through Cuan is a little bit too close to the Cleit, and has now been modified slightly.
mick
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[/ QUOTE ] Interestingly, the plotter confirmed what I had suspected for some time - the route we normally take through Cuan is a little bit too close to the Cleit, and has now been modified slightly.
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How close is too close? We usually leave the Cleit about 20 metres off, all states of the tide.
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How close is too close? We usually leave the Cleit about 20 metres off, all states of the tide.
webcraft
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Are you talking about distance from the perch? 20m from the perch is as close as you want to go, I reckon - it's easy to get sucked closer if you get careless. 30m or so is fine - you've got just under a cable between the Cleit and its more treacherous neighbour to the North, so you are still well over to the Cleit side of the channel.
No warranty is supplied with this information . . .
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No warranty is supplied with this information . . .
- W
Ballistix
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Get the 555. In fact anything with a 5 on the end is better. They use full VGA and you WILL notice a huge difference in resolution. Worth the extra cash.
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mick
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Are you talking about distance from the perch? 20m from the perch is as close as you want to go, I reckon - it's easy to get sucked closer if you get careless. 30m or so is fine - you've got just under a cable between the Cleit and its more treacherous neighbour to the North, so you are still well over to the Cleit side of the channel.
No warranty is supplied with this information . . .
- W
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Usually about 20m from nearest part of the rock above water. Sounds like we generally get it about right. (Note the use of the word 'generally'. There are 2 kinds of sailor on the west coast...........................)
Are you talking about distance from the perch? 20m from the perch is as close as you want to go, I reckon - it's easy to get sucked closer if you get careless. 30m or so is fine - you've got just under a cable between the Cleit and its more treacherous neighbour to the North, so you are still well over to the Cleit side of the channel.
No warranty is supplied with this information . . .
- W
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Usually about 20m from nearest part of the rock above water. Sounds like we generally get it about right. (Note the use of the word 'generally'. There are 2 kinds of sailor on the west coast...........................)
stevebirch2002
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Agree with the 555, had the 550 which I gave to one of my engineers as a promised bonus which gave me the chance of getting my self the 555. I find the extra resolution pretty good. The 550 is more than adequate though. Great in sunlight and detail.
