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Forum: Navigation 09-11-2010, 06:33
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Posted By sneuman
They didn't poll me either. They seem to have...

They didn't poll me either. They seem to have arrived at the correct answer entirely on their own. ;)
Forum: Navigation 08-11-2010, 05:33
Replies: 174
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Posted By sneuman
Annapolis Book of Seamanship says "most...

Annapolis Book of Seamanship says "most [navigators] prefer to plot in magnetic."

The Annapolis book of seamanship - Google Books...
Forum: Navigation 04-11-2010, 08:11
Replies: 174
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Posted By sneuman
Yes, but the question is what to record on a...

Yes, but the question is what to record on a paper chart.
Forum: Navigation 04-11-2010, 04:13
Replies: 174
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Posted By sneuman
I just happened to see a video by John...

I just happened to see a video by John Rousmaniere. He says magnetic "to avoid confusion." I haven't had a chance to check, but I assume he says the same thing in "Annapolis Book of Seamanship".
Forum: Navigation 27-10-2010, 09:14
Replies: 174
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Posted By sneuman
Well, in that case, you could do the same with M...

Well, in that case, you could do the same with M and be steering something closer to an accurate course.
Forum: Navigation 22-10-2010, 05:24
Replies: 174
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Posted By sneuman
In Chapman's, under "The Basic Principles of Dead...

In Chapman's, under "The Basic Principles of Dead Reckoning:

"For DR track, use either true or magnetic courses consistently and label appropriately."
Forum: Navigation 21-10-2010, 07:40
Replies: 174
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Posted By sneuman
good point, but I can't imagine under anything...

good point, but I can't imagine under anything resembling normal circumstances taking a heading from someone else without plotting and confirming it myself.
Forum: Navigation 21-10-2010, 07:24
Replies: 174
Views: 29,724
Posted By sneuman
and I'll bet you used a compass. ;) since I...

and I'll bet you used a compass. ;)

since I don't have an autopilot at present, hand steering is it. And that's all on the Cheseapeake or near offshore - so my situation is different.

i guess...
Forum: Navigation 21-10-2010, 05:36
Replies: 174
Views: 29,724
Posted By sneuman
I think it's personal choice, but the captain...

I think it's personal choice, but the captain should let crew know it's always this way, or that. Otherwise, you're in for a world of confusion and possible danger. Having said that, I favor...
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