Subject says it all. Not necessarily for use on my catamaran, but on boats that are supposed to have working radios (i.e. bareboat charters). I just got back from cruising with a group of teens in the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior, and much to my chagrind, the radio didn't work worth a darn. Luckily there were three other boats in the party who could get weather, etc., but if plans changed, I was very much in the dark.

So...thinking of getting a handheld vhf.

Your recommendations would be appreciated!

Cheers!

Tim