[quote=MN3][quote]I just leave my cell phone in the car and go sailing... one less thing to worry about.[/quote]
Thanks John but that is not an option here for me
1. having the ability to pull up radar is a game changer here in the lighting capital of the US - we have storms almost every afternoon in the summer - knowing where they are and where they are heading is priceless.
2. having the ability to call for help when needed is a requirement for me - and i'm not looking to call the coast guard (via vhs) unless i see a mine floating or a dead body (and even then, it's the police who would get my call) - i broke a bow tang in the gulf last year, had i not had my phone, i would have had to flag down a power-boater and request a tow. And i have heard stories, and see first hand that most powerboaters in my area shouldn't be allowed near a motor-boat... they aren't my first or second choice.
I have lost a phone overboard. It was due to my own stupidity (taking pictures of my reefed mainsail - and was hit with a HUGE gust and winds shift. I jumped to the other side of the boat but my phone (that was in case) didn't make the trip. It was feb and tooooo cold to attempt a rescue). It was a costly mistake, but one i will risk again to have the piece of mind and security of having on-board communications
I keep my phone in a otter box - and (now) keep that in a drybox as well - that has a lanyard on it.
[quote]If your looking for a cheap carrier; if you have Cricket in your area I would look at them.[/quote]
I looked into them , but sprint is actually cheaper and
"Despite operating on AT&T’s excellent network, Cricket customers have their LTE speeds artificially capped at 8 Mbps" - http://www.toptenreviews.com/mobile/phones/best-cell-phone-providers/cricket-review/.<!-- editby --><em>Edited by MN3 on Mar 16, 2017 - 01:36 PM.</em><!-- end editby --> [/quote]
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