Unboxing Garmin AIS 800

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[@doncritzer2798]

Marie is putting one on the dinghy for when Ron sneaks off without permission 😅😂😊😮😅

[@CruisingThisOldBoat]

She says that’s a great idea!
Gee thanks Don - she comes up with her own ideas without your help. 😂

[@doncritzer2798]

Now we will know where you two are at, at all times 👍

[@CruisingThisOldBoat]

Uh oh 😂

[@charlesdavenport2543]

Everyone tells me I need AIS so that tows can see me on the river. I never travel at night or bad weather. As for bends in the river, good old fashioned "Securite'" works for me.

[@CruisingThisOldBoat]

I’m not sure if the normal boater NEEDS AIS. It might just be a nice to have thing. But we all know I’m not the normal boater. 😉
I decided to get AIS because we are on our way to the Mississippi River system and I wanted to make sure the tugs know I am there particularly when I am at anchor for the night. I also want to be able to see them coming in part so that I know when to weigh anchor in order to hitch a ride behind them so they can clear a path for me. At least that’s the plan. Of course, we all know about plans.

[@doncritzer2798]

Good idea Ron for sure on the mighty Mississippi