As I mentioned in my FUBAR posting, my FLIR video quality had gone to crap after leaving. What I discovered (through process of elimination) was two sources of interfearance were the cause: a. The primary VHF radio is inducing video "scatter" in the Nauticomp display. I think it's because I ran the power to the VHF in the vicinity of the unshielded video cable to the FLIR. I hope to fix this by either shielding the cable or moving the VHF power lead. b. Every 2 to 5 seconds a series of waves goes through the display. It turns out this was the autopilot motor current. I think the same solution to #1 above will correct this. Having a good FLIR image is important to me, because the FLIR is going to be a good tool for avoiding the Pangas that are so prevalent in this area. They don't show up on RADAR, but hopefully I'll be able to see them prior to running them over. Thanks to everyone that gave me ideas about AIS, especially Milt Baker. I'm going to spend some time on that when we get to PV next week. We are delaying our voyage south from Mazatlan because the winds have picked up. Sunday/Monday looks like the next best weather window for an overnight. Loving life in Mexico! Scott Bulger, Alanui, N40II, Seattle WA