LB>-> What i would request is comments on ways to keep from losing a
LB>-> location, as this was the outcome.
LB>This is a pretty common problem.  The solution pretty much depends on
LB>when you're looking to find the area the second time.  If it's soon,
LB>it's relatively easy.  There's a commercial product on the market which
LB>consists of a weight, float and line to attach the two.  It's small
LB>enough to fit in a BC pocket.  It's slightly negative, but that's a
LB>penalty you have to pay in order for the weight to hold it in place
LB>against light current, wave action, etc.  For longer term marking, I
LB>recommend a Gallon Clorox bottle and a heavier weight.  Not only is the
LB>bottle easier to see, you don't mind losing it as much if someone
LB>recovers it for you.  You always have the option of attaching a small
LB>strobe to it for night work, but then you're back to wanting to be sure
LB>you can recover it.
LB>The biggest problem with loran is that one unit does not give the same
LB>readings as the next.  It can, and often does, get you very close to a
LB>spot you've been to before (as in your case), but is much less effective
LB>for finding a spot you've never visited before.  By using someone else's
LB>numbers, I've occasionally been as much as a mile from where I wanted to
LB>be.  Using my own numbers, or adjusting my loran to match someone else's
LB>by checking the difference at a known location I can find, I've been
LB>able to get quite close to what I wanted pretty consistently.
Thanks for the input. I was just wanting to locate the position
temporarily as a long term marker would only attract others, me selfish
na, and soon as with other locations there would be a fleet of boats on
this little spot.
I had never thought of diferrentials as to one loran to the other.
Most people tell me you get about fifty ft to fifty yards within the
area you are using. However one boat I go on, which I credit experience,
puts us on the spot everytime within spitin distance.
This leads back to accuracy of the machine. There must be a calibration
of some sort on this type of equipment.
And as with other radio signals I would imagine atmosphere may play a
role in deviation.
Well the gulf diving out of Clearwater at depths of fifty feet have
pretty good vis and water temp is great. The reefs are holding fish and
tropicals seem to be plentiful.
Weather permiting not bad conditions, early morning to early afternoon
provides best vis as pariculates do start to affect in the afternoon.
Stan
Droopy@close.com
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