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Chapter 27: Electronic Navigation Tools and Rules – A Summary Equipment Priority Check List Checklist

Equipment Priority List Magnetic compass Hand-bearing compass GPS VHF radio Depth sounder

Equipment Priority List Spare GPS Chart plotter Radar Autopilot Electronic compass Wind instruments

Checklist Proper charts for your area Annotate charts with waypoint names Plot and label legs Use waypoint names that have meaning Check electronics prior to leaving port

Checklist Check weather reports prior to leaving port Store waypoints in your spare GPS Carry extra batteries and 12 volt power source Carry tide tables, cruising guides, and local facility information

Checklist Carry instruction manuals and support materials Bring aboard a support kit