From: PRINTMORE1@aol.com Subject: [PUP] RE: Celestial Navigation? (do you need it vs cruise ships)) >I understand that obtaining a transponder is possible but >that cost and the cost to monitor would be beyond most sailors. ----------------------------------- The NAR required a SkyMate transponder that cost a couple of thousand dollars. However, it was not considered a very successful device by many users. I like it becuase it gives me DC voltage, Shore power failue, bilge water too high. This is useful while the boat is in Spain and I am in the US.