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Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE
While I agree with you some of the conversations here get a bit out of hand I definately have to agree with Vitabene.
I have a GPS but I wouldnt leave the dock without a chart no matter what year it was printed.. It has too much information that could be needed in any situation.
It was like when I cut my compass out to replace it with a GPS. I love the gps but I installed a smaller manual compass as well. ALWAYS have back up in a boat. There are no emergency pull off lanes.
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Agreed, even the most experienced captains on ocean going vessels have standardized charts for back-up.
I run into this all the time with folks hunting in the woods. They have a GPS and think that they are all set. Even though I am extremely good with my GPS, I still have and Know how to use a compass with and without a map. Always give yourself as many options to get out of a situation as possible. Better safe than sorry.