Chartplotter yes/no?

Lakegeezer · 04-27-2005, 07:35 AM

The Horizon and Bizer charts are nice, but are not a substitute for learning the lake. The biggest problem with the Horizon is that it is a horizontal screen for a lake that is mostly vertical. Also, the Bizer maps do not show the markers once you zoom out far enough to get the big picture of where you are going (at least on the CP150). In other words, for close work, great tool - but less useful for navigating more than a few miles away. My old Garmin with no chart and manually entered waypoints off of Bizer's map was more useful at cross-lake navigation. GPS is great at night, and fun during the day. It really helps you find the markers - and that is the most important point of navigating Winnipesaukee. Always know where you are - and stop if you are confused. There are plenty of rocks waiting for you in the most obscure places.

04-27-2005, 07:35 AM	#3
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,679 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 354 Thanked 640 Times in 291 Posts	GPS nice, but not enough The Horizon and Bizer charts are nice, but are not a substitute for learning the lake. The biggest problem with the Horizon is that it is a horizontal screen for a lake that is mostly vertical. Also, the Bizer maps do not show the markers once you zoom out far enough to get the big picture of where you are going (at least on the CP150). In other words, for close work, great tool - but less useful for navigating more than a few miles away. My old Garmin with no chart and manually entered waypoints off of Bizer's map was more useful at cross-lake navigation. GPS is great at night, and fun during the day. It really helps you find the markers - and that is the most important point of navigating Winnipesaukee. Always know where you are - and stop if you are confused. There are plenty of rocks waiting for you in the most obscure places. __________________ -lg