Yet Another Navigation Software Question...?

[Dougal]

I searched comprehensively here, but cannot find the answer. Strange, I thought it would be a common question...

I'm planning to buy a new Standard Horizon CP300i Plotter, which uses C-Map charts.

I also want to install navigation software on the laptop that will use the same charts, in real time with a USB GPS. I understand the 'C-Map PC Planner' software is ONLY for planning - not supporting GPS.

Anyone know what software WILL do this?

Thanks

 

[ZEBEDEE]

Software on board by digiboat uses C-Map charts and is very good, I have used it for many years. However if you want to use the C-Card charts you will have to get a card reader you used to be able to buy these on there own, but Jeppesen in their infinate wisdom have decided not to sell it without the PC planner. You may be able to get one on e bay.

 

[dhippey]

Hi Dougal,

I use Memory Map software on my laptop with their nautical charts.
See www.memory-map.co.uk/maps_uk_atsea.htm

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David H.

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[davo]

one of the systems we have on board is an itronix laptop linked to a 12inch touchscreen monitor we bought a gps ariel from maplins and this set up has worked well for well over 12 months, the charts are dated 2010 and came ready loaded

 

[Dougal]

Software on board by digiboat uses C-Map charts and is very good, I have used it for many years. However if you want to use the C-Card charts you will have to get a card reader you used to be able to buy these on there own, but Jeppesen in their infinate wisdom have decided not to sell it without the PC planner. You may be able to get one on e bay.

Ah! Does this mean I won't be able to use the Chart Plotter charts on the laptop?

Seems I may have misunderstood Standard Horizon (or they misinformed me).

 

[Joker]

You realise that you won't be able to use laptop and plotter and the same time? They'll almost certainly insist on having the card in to use them.

 

[Dougal]

I didn't, no. Bummer!