I recently got a Raymarine GPS for my boat, and while I can do basic navigation, I feel like I’m only scratching the surface of what it can do. I’d love to use features like route planning and waypoint tracking more efficiently.
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I’m more of a kayak person, but I can see how having a good GPS is essential for bigger boats, especially offshore.
I upgraded to a Raymarine unit last season, and it’s a game changer once you know all the functions. You can plot a course with multiple waypoints, monitor depth and speed, and even overlay charts with radar if your model supports it. The Raymarine manuals here https://manuals.online/raymarine walk through these features with clear diagrams. I used them to plan a multi-day trip along the coast without relying on paper charts, and it made navigating so much smoother. The key is to practice in calm waters before trying new features during a trip.