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Hi. A couple of questions.

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GMC

Discussion Starter · Sep 14, 2009

Just got Ericson 25 and wish to bring it south to CT from Marblehead. My sailing experience is pre-GPS/chartplotter. If I were to buy something, what would be wise and reasonably priced? I note people sailing with multiple handheld GPS and chartplotter and such and am confused. How many pieces of equipment do I need - what type, etc? I expect be a New England cruiser until kids get out of college.
One other question, if I devote my available weekends to bringing boat down from Marblehead to Old Saybrook, what am I looking at (assuming good weather) in terms of 8 hour legs?
Any thoughts, I appreciate.

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CaptainForce

· #2 · Sep 14, 2009

We do this run on a regular basis & we also have our original experience with RDF and dead-reckoning. By picking your best weather and currents (Cape Cod Canal and the Race) I'd take the first day to Provencetown at the tip of Cape Cod and the second day to Onset, Ma., then Newport followed by Little Naraganset Bay at Watch Hill, then time your current to Old Saybrook. 'take care and joy, Aythya crew

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