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Boat Forum / Cruising / May 2006Distance finders
I'm terrible at estimating distances when anchoring. How far am I from the shore, from a boat, from those rocks or that mark? Recently, I've noticed a number of relatively inexpensive laser distance finders designed for golfers. Has anyone tried these while sailing? Anything to report? > I'm terrible at estimating distances when anchoring. How far am I > from the shore, from a boat, from those rocks or that mark? [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Has anyone tried these while sailing? Anything to report? If you focus them on a person ashore, I understand you get an accurate reading, but the person melts. Dennis. > I'm terrible at estimating distances when anchoring. How far am I > from the shore, from a boat, from those rocks or that mark? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Has anyone tried these while sailing? Anything to report? > -- Why not enter the rock, shore, boat or mark (ok the boat could be tricky but delete as appropriate) as a waypoint into a GPS Laser Rangefinder, Sold in sporting goods stores, work best at less than 600'. Golfers use them, about $175. I keep one in my car for use at work mapping utility pole locations, then take it with me cruising. Yes, the illusion of distance from shore, worrying about being too close, only to find it is a long dingy ride. Also good to measure if another boat is really dragging closer to you. Lee Haefele Nauticat 33 Alesto >> I'm terrible at estimating distances when anchoring. How far am I >> from the shore, from a boat, from those rocks or that mark? [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Why not enter the rock, shore, boat or mark (ok the boat could be tricky > but delete as appropriate) as a waypoint into a GPS Have you thought about RADAR? |
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