KompetentKrew
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The Vulcan doesn't share charts though, does it? So I think you'd need a Zeus as "master" and Vulcan "satellite" unit(s) if you wanted to do this?
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lustyd
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Yes correct, I can't go the other way as far as I know.
KompetentKrew
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Thanks very much.
wonkywinch
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Had a look at the Zeus S (9") to replace a Zeus 2 (72) as it's almost the same cut out size. Unfortunately the Zeus S only uses C Map at the moment and no news when it will be compatible with Navionics charts.
RunAgroundHard
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Is there any reason why Navionics must be used?
wonkywinch
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I've become familiar with their charts over a period of time and use their app on my tablet/phone so thought it might be preferable.
Malish
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A left field thought - Onwa via Aves Marine. Latest models (8" & 12") have NMEA 2000 and a built in AIS transponder, also NMEA 0183 compatible and take HDMI for a second monitor. Takes Cmap and Navionics
KompetentKrew
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I compared C-Map and Navonics on the B&G Vulcan a while back, and there really isn't much difference between them.
Personally, I think I slightly prefer C-Map, especially because tidal streams are shown more neatly, but it's not significant at all - if you can recognise a buoy or a lighthouse or whatever on one, then it's the same on the other.
Also, most of the functions are provided by the plotter itself, and not by the cartography. But I don't notice much difference in the operations of B&G and Raymarine plotters, anyway.
wonkywinch
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Installed C Map on my tablet and had a play. The presentation looks quite good so now no longer an issue.