One more thing. Navionics vs. Bluecharts:
Here is the coverage for Caribbean:
Navionics - one package, $180 (
http://www.jackrabbitmarine.com/Detail.bok?no=2822)
Bluecharts - 5 separate packages, each $322 for a total of $1600 (and there are separate detailed
charts of Bahamas for another $600).
What about Lowrance? Are their instruments any good?