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Not everyone can draw a clean boat wiring diagram on demand. Some folks can sketch out a full marine electrical system on the back of a napkin. Others, myself included, may end up with something that looks more like a treasure map drawn during a small-craft advisory.

Flats Nation is here to assist you in setting up your main watch screen with excellent data points,

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Wherever you plan on boating, an excellent marine GPS is crucial to getting around unfamiliar waters without running aground!

For those that do not have your SIMRAD or other brand of Marine Electronics permanently mounted

When not on the Skiff with my SIMRAD with its installed FMT Chip in front of me, my favorite Tides and Preflight planning tool is TidesPro

I have written about and used these chips for several years (since 2018). They are installed not only in my Skiff but in many of my friend's Skiffs and Boats (I know I programmed those installs), and I am convinced you will not find a better chart for your GPS!