FullCircle
Well-Known Member
Just had an offer email from Digiboat for v9 of their software. I must admit I was put off a bit from buying the package last year, as I found OpenCPN, and thought that the extra wasn't worth it.
But I do use C-Map cartography so it is a good fit for my Netbook.
ANyone using it, and is the upgrade worth the effort?
As a previous user of our flagship product, Software On Board (SOB), Digiboat is pleased to announce that a brand new SOBv9 was released last year after completing over 15000nm of real live testing.
We believe the superior functionality of Digiboat’s flagship product SOBv9, is a result of it being written, researched, beta tested and upgraded by Sailors, not Sellers. Every part of SOB has been designed, modified and used in real life inshore and offshore passages, yacht races, and power and sail boats, so it actually “does what people need” rather than trying to “sell what it can do”.
We really do appreciate your continued loyalty and interest in SOB, and, as a result would like to offer you the opportunity to update to SOBv9 at a massively discounted price.
For a limited time we are offering SOBv9 at only £99.00 (+VAT where applicable) – saving you 34% on the normal price.
To take advantage of this huge saving, just email us within the next 30 days and we will
1) Send you a PayPal invoice – you don’t need a PayPal account but please provide us with your full postal address for accounting purposes.
2) If you prefer to pay with you credit or debit card we can take payments over the telephone or via email, but again, we need your full postal address for accounting purposes.
3) Once paid you will receive your new License/Password together with step-by-step instructions on how to obtain your NEW Product KEY
If you haven’t yet trialled SOBv9 just download it from either one of the following links:
a. Main site:
version 9 full install (~130Mb)
b. This is a mirror site which may be faster for some users in Asia & Australia...
version 9 full install (~130Mb)
1) Once downloaded you MUST register your copy of SOB online – this validates the start of your FREE 30 day trial.
2) To register click this link and complete the form:
www.digiboat.biz/international/unlock/
3) Then, so long as you contact us within the FREE 30 day trial period we will send you an invoice for only £99.00 (+VAT where applicable).
******Disclaimer – If you are already running an earlier version of SOB you must install it in a completely different named folder so as to keep your existing SOB version intact as it overwrites some of your existing files.
SOBv9 needs to be installed totally independently away from your existing version as it overwrites some DLL files. It should be installed in a different folder to your existing version preferably in a different partition or drive (USB stick) or on a different PC. ******
If you do end up over-writing your existing SOB version, we can send you step-by-step instructions on how to re-install your old SOB version.
This offer is NOT available on our website (www.digiboat-int.com) or advertised anywhere else.
Remember, the benefits you receive once you purchase SOBv9:
1) FREE Technical Support for LIFE
2) FREE RNLI Offshore Membership for 1 year – (new RNLI members only – available to UK only)
3) FREE updates for 12 months from the date of purchase
4) Use SOB on up to three computers with just ONE License/Password – No other company offers this
The latest version SOBv9 includes the following:
• Designed for Touch-Screen use (additional functionality for mouse users)
• Real-time tracking of ship's position and velocity directly on the chart
• Quick and easy chart panning, zooming and level changing
• Tracking of AIS*, DSC* and ARPA* targets
• Visual analysis of wind* direction and strength and advanced optimum upwind sailing tools. Automatically created Wind Polar data
• Extensive detail on all chart objects (depths, lights, ports, facilities etc)
• Location specific tide predictions with daily graphs and easy date picker
• One-touch range and bearing lines
• Comprehensive route planning and tracking
• New Route creation/editing tools including pop-up help screens to guide users through making/editing a route
• New dynamic Ship display window
• New dynamic "Range" tool for motoring, based upon user-calibrated fuel tank measurements and consumption rates (automatic if using the Cruzpro Tank Level sensors)
• Better/easier tools for opening/closing COM ports
• New “Keep Alive” COM ports setting (Auto-reopen after accidental reset)
• New version of SOB_PORTS for setting new Port options
• Waypoint "copy" and “move” tool using the mouse
• User-settable Default Waypoint settings
• Auto-save periodically for all user entered data (waypoints, routes, tracks)
• More display options for PastTracks (depth sounding, date/time)
• New comprehensive Alarms feature
• Integration with a New SOB Alarm Module
• Autopilot* control when tracking a route
• Automatic search route creation (grid or circular)
• Comprehensive Man-Over-Board feature supports
o Mobilarm’s V100 Personal Locator Beacon
o Raymarine LifeTag
o AMEC's Dolphin MOB Device
• Talking Pilot
• Award winning C-Map vector cartography providing true global coverage (Purchased seperayely)
• “Go to” navigating with Routes or Waypoints
• 3D view
• Points of interest embedded database
• Animated on-screen display for tidal streams predictions
• Superior support for more GRIB files types
• Layline display from boat and waypoint
• Transfer user-data with a Plotter* via C-Map UserCards*
• Dead-reckoning and Voyage replay modes
• Plus, many more fixes, additions and the little things that make the program more flexible and easier
If you require any additional information please don’t hesitate to contact us.
If you do not wish to receive any further communications from Digiboat Int Ltd, please email us with “Unsubscribe” in the subject line.
Best Wishes for 2012
Stuart Greenwood
But I do use C-Map cartography so it is a good fit for my Netbook.
ANyone using it, and is the upgrade worth the effort?
As a previous user of our flagship product, Software On Board (SOB), Digiboat is pleased to announce that a brand new SOBv9 was released last year after completing over 15000nm of real live testing.
We believe the superior functionality of Digiboat’s flagship product SOBv9, is a result of it being written, researched, beta tested and upgraded by Sailors, not Sellers. Every part of SOB has been designed, modified and used in real life inshore and offshore passages, yacht races, and power and sail boats, so it actually “does what people need” rather than trying to “sell what it can do”.
We really do appreciate your continued loyalty and interest in SOB, and, as a result would like to offer you the opportunity to update to SOBv9 at a massively discounted price.
For a limited time we are offering SOBv9 at only £99.00 (+VAT where applicable) – saving you 34% on the normal price.
To take advantage of this huge saving, just email us within the next 30 days and we will
1) Send you a PayPal invoice – you don’t need a PayPal account but please provide us with your full postal address for accounting purposes.
2) If you prefer to pay with you credit or debit card we can take payments over the telephone or via email, but again, we need your full postal address for accounting purposes.
3) Once paid you will receive your new License/Password together with step-by-step instructions on how to obtain your NEW Product KEY
If you haven’t yet trialled SOBv9 just download it from either one of the following links:
a. Main site:
version 9 full install (~130Mb)
b. This is a mirror site which may be faster for some users in Asia & Australia...
version 9 full install (~130Mb)
1) Once downloaded you MUST register your copy of SOB online – this validates the start of your FREE 30 day trial.
2) To register click this link and complete the form:
www.digiboat.biz/international/unlock/
3) Then, so long as you contact us within the FREE 30 day trial period we will send you an invoice for only £99.00 (+VAT where applicable).
******Disclaimer – If you are already running an earlier version of SOB you must install it in a completely different named folder so as to keep your existing SOB version intact as it overwrites some of your existing files.
SOBv9 needs to be installed totally independently away from your existing version as it overwrites some DLL files. It should be installed in a different folder to your existing version preferably in a different partition or drive (USB stick) or on a different PC. ******
If you do end up over-writing your existing SOB version, we can send you step-by-step instructions on how to re-install your old SOB version.
This offer is NOT available on our website (www.digiboat-int.com) or advertised anywhere else.
Remember, the benefits you receive once you purchase SOBv9:
1) FREE Technical Support for LIFE
2) FREE RNLI Offshore Membership for 1 year – (new RNLI members only – available to UK only)
3) FREE updates for 12 months from the date of purchase
4) Use SOB on up to three computers with just ONE License/Password – No other company offers this
The latest version SOBv9 includes the following:
• Designed for Touch-Screen use (additional functionality for mouse users)
• Real-time tracking of ship's position and velocity directly on the chart
• Quick and easy chart panning, zooming and level changing
• Tracking of AIS*, DSC* and ARPA* targets
• Visual analysis of wind* direction and strength and advanced optimum upwind sailing tools. Automatically created Wind Polar data
• Extensive detail on all chart objects (depths, lights, ports, facilities etc)
• Location specific tide predictions with daily graphs and easy date picker
• One-touch range and bearing lines
• Comprehensive route planning and tracking
• New Route creation/editing tools including pop-up help screens to guide users through making/editing a route
• New dynamic Ship display window
• New dynamic "Range" tool for motoring, based upon user-calibrated fuel tank measurements and consumption rates (automatic if using the Cruzpro Tank Level sensors)
• Better/easier tools for opening/closing COM ports
• New “Keep Alive” COM ports setting (Auto-reopen after accidental reset)
• New version of SOB_PORTS for setting new Port options
• Waypoint "copy" and “move” tool using the mouse
• User-settable Default Waypoint settings
• Auto-save periodically for all user entered data (waypoints, routes, tracks)
• More display options for PastTracks (depth sounding, date/time)
• New comprehensive Alarms feature
• Integration with a New SOB Alarm Module
• Autopilot* control when tracking a route
• Automatic search route creation (grid or circular)
• Comprehensive Man-Over-Board feature supports
o Mobilarm’s V100 Personal Locator Beacon
o Raymarine LifeTag
o AMEC's Dolphin MOB Device
• Talking Pilot
• Award winning C-Map vector cartography providing true global coverage (Purchased seperayely)
• “Go to” navigating with Routes or Waypoints
• 3D view
• Points of interest embedded database
• Animated on-screen display for tidal streams predictions
• Superior support for more GRIB files types
• Layline display from boat and waypoint
• Transfer user-data with a Plotter* via C-Map UserCards*
• Dead-reckoning and Voyage replay modes
• Plus, many more fixes, additions and the little things that make the program more flexible and easier
If you require any additional information please don’t hesitate to contact us.
If you do not wish to receive any further communications from Digiboat Int Ltd, please email us with “Unsubscribe” in the subject line.
Best Wishes for 2012
Stuart Greenwood
