Navigation Software Wars...

Pat Anderson · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 9:07 am Post subject:

Here's the pic Ben was mentioning...

thataway · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 2:45 pm Post subject:

Ben, The disadvantage I see is that the lap top may obscure foreward vision thru the center window--and if the window is opened, that there is possibility of splash on the computer. RAM mounts make lap top mounts which are flexiable and can be mounted--to hold the laptop on any surface--this is a good solution.

I suspect that you got the charts with a chart kit of paper charts. All of the US charts, with the program are available on one DVD for much less, if one does not need the paper charts. (or has older paper charts). l The electronic charts can be upgraded on line thru the ENC programs.

Doryman · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:59 am Post subject:

HERE'S OziExplorer, a new-to-me Windoze-centric mapping application from the good folks down under.

Warren

thataway · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 7:51 pm Post subject:

OziExplorer is a very versitile program, which will allow you do make your own charts from aerial photos etc.

stevej · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:49 pm Post subject:

Below is my slightly modified RAM mount. The biggest problem I had was getting an extension that was long enough to more or less center the unit, raise it to a height that allowed easy keyboard access and clear view. Don't remember exactly but I think the extension was 8 inchs long using a 2 inch ball mount. Over time the unit would sag and list to one side and the screen holder lasted one trip. So out came the bungees, nice side effect is that the unit has great shock absorbtion properties.

Sounds like I am the only one who uses "The Captn" navigation software.
Just visited the WEB site
http://www.maptech.com/water/index.cfm?CFID=2813895&CFTOKEN=64003480[url]
I see that they have been bought up by Maptech

I have an older version, like the ease of use and it was used by the coast guard so that was all the endorsement I needed. [/url]

stevej