handheld gps

[Steve Care]

If I have a Navman 5500i gps/plotter do I need to buy a handheld gps or shall I wait?

[simmons0]

Id say if you plan on doing any really really long passages then you could buy a backup handheld but if its just cross channel and coastal runs then its not really worth it.

[Aging Youth]

Hi Steve,

The Navavman is a good unit for navigating by. Depending on your time at sea and distaance you intend to cruise/travel. A Hand held is used to suplement a main unit.

If you never intend going far or only in fair weather, I would not run to the expense. However, if you intend to cruise long distances reguarly and venture offshore then a spare vhf is recommended.

Happy sailing

[Manos]

Concure with Aging Y + Simmon