I think that AIS even for recreational boaters is one of the biggest "game changers" for boating since VHF radio and electronic course plotting. I think that if a boater regularly cruises long distances, ante up to get not only an AIS receiver but transmitter unit as well. This is especially true if you operate in waters that commercial vessels operate. I got it for the boat I had when I still ran the Ohio and otter Midwestern inland rivers because of how many large river tows run these rivers.
Hey Ron we've owned it since 2008, prior to this we had a 32 foot tug, it was too much for us even though it was a fabulous boat. Thank you for watching!
"None of us is as smart as ALL of us." The same principle is in play for navigation tools. Use all of them in concert.... radar, sonar, all eyes, all ears and all past experiences........ I always say, "Safety 3rd." Surfing 1st. Girls 2nd. Safety 3rd.
Lady stop warring. Isn't a fog as you describe. you still have the few hundred feet of viz. Trust your instruments and keep on going. Try a fog like we have in San Francisco where can't see the bow of your boat. And this is happening on the best part of salmon season in late part of the year. And believe me, no one misses it.
