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Originally Posted by svWindfall
It's the same principle as having a motorcycle...if you have a $10 head then get the $10 helmet. My crew and safety is worth all the "tools" I can afford and have aboard, radar and AIS is just part of those tools.
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I've got a $10 helmet
If anyone thinks that the
price of a helmet reduces the risk of an
accident they need their
head examined
. Techonolgy never fully compensates for ignorance. But IME some people are just happier living in the land of stupidity
and in the west we have a vast "Safety" industry built around it, both private sector and gubberment...........
Obviously the areas that folk are based (or cruise) in varies wildly. Personally I am quite surprised that so many are in areas that are foggy 24/7, have both vast
commercial shipping traffic and even more looney pleasure boats.........and it's always nightime
In those circumstances I too would be watching a TV
screen - just not on a boat when navigating.
Sometimes I
really wonder if I am undertaking the same activity as others
.
Kinda like putting a sidecar (or trailor) on a
Honda Goldwing. Yeah, it's still motorcycling and about enjoying the freedom of the road blah, blah, blah - but IMO kinda misses the point.........but each to there own etc etc.