>handheld and fixed unit Anything aboard an M-15 is likely to get wet (true of any boat, really) so I would want something submersible. The antenna height is probably more important than transmitter power, but looking on the West Marine site I didn't see any handhelds with the option of plugging in an external antenna. That's a pity because it would be a good solution. But perhaps they all have that option now (my Standard handheld doesn't). My own preference would be a handheld, both for convenience and because the best radio of all is the one you have with you. My handheld gets a lot more use, even aboard Dolphin which has an ancient fixed-mount VHF.
Giles Morris Arlington VA Montgomery 15 "Umiaq" Vancouver 25 "Dolphin" Miscellaneous small craft _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
