Pie in the sky
Article Abstract:
The implementation of the 'print on demand' program by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may pose negative effects on the production and distribution of nautical charts. The program, which is aimed at complying with the government's privatization policy, can be disadvantageous to boaters.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1998
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Is your speedo lying?
Article Abstract:
The accuracy of four marine speedometers was tested aboard a 23-ft Wahoo Sportfish against a Stalker radar gun. The devices included a Gaffrig GC-45 ($195), a VDO Vanguard ($400), an Apelco 6400 loran ($478) and a Garmin 75 GPS ($825).
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1996
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Hitting the front. It's the end of the line. The highs and lows of isobars and shifting breeze
- Abstracts: Exercise guidelines. Mercury rising? Eek! A leak!
- Abstracts: Out of the shadows. Missing. Iron master
- Abstracts: The devil is in the details. Wood repairs from the top down
- Abstracts: Coming to skies near you. Really, truly conned