RADAR OR CHART PLOTTER? - The Hull Truth

PUGHBOY · 03-04-2004, 04:17 PM

if you guys could only get one or the other what would you choose.
I know they are distinctly different. I am so far back in the dark ages I am still just using a loran. .any suggestions ? I guess what I'm asking is what is the best bang for the buck.

Tsunami · 03-04-2004, 04:54 PM

Not even close, a chartplotter for me. I had radar on my boat and used it about once a year, the chartplotter I use every day.

Kirk

Tiger Rag · 03-04-2004, 05:07 PM

Chartplotter. Like Kirk said, you use it everyday. Basically an electronic chart version of your Loran based on latitude and longitude, course you probably already knew that. I seldom use my radar either. Maybe if my radar were a little more powerful though it'd be more useful....ie. to see birds.

KevinM · 03-04-2004, 05:11 PM

I would buy a combo unit with both

pinzino1 · 03-04-2004, 05:28 PM

No question--chartplotter.

kevdog · 03-04-2004, 05:30 PM

A chartplotter for navigation but it won't tell you a freighter is coming your way...

fishin' mission · 03-04-2004, 05:44 PM

Chartplotter no question about it.

offshore3144 · 03-04-2004, 06:05 PM

Looks like the Chartplotter has it hands down!!! No question about that one Chartplotter.

PUGHBOY · 03-04-2004, 06:17 PM

Thanks guys..I didn't mean to post an electronics question over here ...shame on me

I geuss I'm going to be in the market for a chartplotter..any thing I should look for or stay away from? thanks again.

Great Laker · 03-04-2004, 06:52 PM

Chartplotter... It'll will end up being your most valuable fishing tool. Don't get careless and forget how to use a compass. You may lose power while your on the water.

Preferrably a WAAS GPS.

Add the radar next year...