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Re: Why do we ocean navigators defer to 249 when 229 is better?
From: Bill B
Date: 2014 Aug 31, 18:49 -0400
From: Bill B
Date: 2014 Aug 31, 18:49 -0400
On 8/31/2014 6:36 PM, Rommel John Miller wrote: > Hi there, it has been awhile and I have been out of touch. But my > question is this: Why are Nautical and Marine Navigators opting to use > HO 249 and shunning HO 229? I like 229 as well. More bodies and better accuracy. Downside is a lot more books to carry. My impression is that 249 is much lighter and may sacrifice some accuracy, but will get you across any ocean or sea with less hassle.
