speedometer vs. GPS

OCDACTIVE · 06-03-2010, 10:09 AM

ishoot308, great explaination of the gps speed. I have seen in many situations that in a slight turn it will actually show a greater speed then the true speed. This is why when racers are trying to break speed records they have to complete two passes to ensure accuracy.

My gps speedo needs a new battery, but livorsi wants $200 to do the replacment. However, there is no law that I have to have a speedo on the boat. So frankly I don't know how fast or slow I am going. Would be very hard to make that stick in court.

06-03-2010, 10:09 AM	#11
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	ishoot308, great explaination of the gps speed. I have seen in many situations that in a slight turn it will actually show a greater speed then the true speed. This is why when racers are trying to break speed records they have to complete two passes to ensure accuracy. My gps speedo needs a new battery, but livorsi wants $200 to do the replacment. However, there is no law that I have to have a speedo on the boat. So frankly I don't know how fast or slow I am going. Would be very hard to make that stick in court. __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?