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Old 08-03-2017, 11:30   #1
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Automobile GPS

In a pinch, while 1/2 way across the ocean, would not an automobile GPS at least give you the lat/long?
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Re: Automobile GPS

Yes...
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Yes. Unless you get a flat tire.
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It should, and my auto unit will be my quaternary backup GPS unit on the boat.
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Yes. Unless you get a flat tire.
Nah, will still be OK if you put the flat spot on the top...
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Nah, will still be OK if you put the flat spot on the top...
That's in the northern hemisphere. You're in Australia. It will be fine.
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