Hello -
We have been learning about trawlers, attending some events, etc. for the last year or so. Even took a training course. We plan to do the southeast coast ICW, and maybe the Bahamas.
As an admitted "newbie", I admit to have been heavily influenced by Skipper Bob. He says that generally, south of Norfolk, extended fog is rare, and on the ICW, you generally have the option to wait it out before leaving in the morning. Sounds like good advice to me, and I don't plan to be be out at night.
The admiral-to-be and I were having a discussion about the value of radar under those conditions. I said that if we were fortunate enough to buy a new boat that did not have radar installed, I would consider not having it. She heartily disagreed.
So given my parameters (and I know there is always the unexpected), what you you experienced folks think about the notion of going without - at least initially?
Thank you!
We have been learning about trawlers, attending some events, etc. for the last year or so. Even took a training course. We plan to do the southeast coast ICW, and maybe the Bahamas.
As an admitted "newbie", I admit to have been heavily influenced by Skipper Bob. He says that generally, south of Norfolk, extended fog is rare, and on the ICW, you generally have the option to wait it out before leaving in the morning. Sounds like good advice to me, and I don't plan to be be out at night.
The admiral-to-be and I were having a discussion about the value of radar under those conditions. I said that if we were fortunate enough to buy a new boat that did not have radar installed, I would consider not having it. She heartily disagreed.
So given my parameters (and I know there is always the unexpected), what you you experienced folks think about the notion of going without - at least initially?
Thank you!