Poole Harbour waterproof chart

[capetown]

Need a waterproof one (open boat) as we'll be there for the first time later this month.

Does the team have a preference?

Thanks

 

[Spirit of Glenans]

There is a Nikwax Map Waterproofing aerosol. I am aware of it, but haven't tried it, so no recommendation either way
http://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/products/productdetail.php?productid=64&itemid=-1&fabricid=-1

 

[richardsn9]

I used to pullout chart from one of the yachting mags and used a laminator with A3 sized pouches. You can print off extracts from all sorts of online sources including OS maps.A bit expensive I know, but once bought, useful for all sorts of boaty things eg tidal atlases you can write on in marker pen, tide tables, checklists, radio schedules etc etc

 

[onesea]

I woudl of said Imray...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Imray-Chart-Y23-Poole-Harbour/dp/1846233909

You can argue about how waterproof it is but has all the info in one place....

 

[LadyInBed]

Lamination is the only sure way IMO.
You may have to cut the charts in two.
Lidl recently had an A3 laminator

 

[capetown]

Thanks Guys,

Imray and Nikwax on order.

Jim

 

[Giblets]

The wife uses Nikwax to protect the score cards she uses in judging Working Dog Trials and speaks most highly of it. :encouragement:

 

[AntarcticPilot]

There is a very thin type of laminating available, which has a matt surface that can be written on. The encapsulated documents remain foldable. It isn't a DIY process, and regrettably I can't recall the company that does it. I could find out from former colleagues, probably, if anyone is interested enough to PM me. But it is certainly the "Rolls-Royce" solution, and would probably cost more than the charts being laminated.

 

[onesea]

The wife uses Nikwax to protect the score cards she uses in judging Working Dog Trials and speaks most highly of it. :encouragement:

Another substance that I have heard works this way on admiralty charts is WD40.... Although Nikwax probably smells better, unless your an engineer!