Bahama Charts

[hgd137]

Has anyone had the experience to compare NV Charts vs Explorer Charts of the Bahamas in terms of detail and accuracy?

[Vasco]

Do a search, NV charts came up a few months ago.

[Waterway Guide]

I have both right here next to me, and both have excellent cartography. I've used the Explorer Charts while cruising and they are flawless, and, knowing the cartographer of the NV-Charts, I expect that they are as well. From all areas I've compared they've been accurate. They both have a lot of additional information in the chartbooks. The Explorer Charts are smaller (and "prettier" in my opinion) while the NV-Charts are full-size, and also comes with a CD and smaller "Harbour and Anchorage Pilot Book." I don't think you could go wrong with either. If you're a stickler for full-size charts or you really need the charts on CD as well, then go with NV-Charts (Explorer Charts might come with a CD now, so check before you decide). If you have limited space for your charts, Explorer may work best. Either way, have a great time in the Bahamas! (Wish I were going this year)

[AnchorageGuy]

The Explorer Charts have been the gold standard for the Bahamas for quite some time and are our choice. They have been proven over many years, so I would prefer those for the near term until the NV charts have been used and proven as reliable. The Explorer Charts also give you a great deal of information other than just a chart. That's just my opinion. Chuck

[hgd137]

Thank each of you for your responses. The reason I have asked the question is that I have used Explorer Charts for years including their CD's. When I looked to renew my CD's I found that Explorer has made a deal with Jeppeson who in turn supply their charts in the various electronic formats for Chartplotters and not on a CD. I use a PC and therefore need CD's.NV supply a CD with their charts, hence my interest in NV.

[cagney]

Originally Posted by Waterway Guide

I have both right here next to me, and both have excellent cartography. I've used the Explorer Charts while cruising and they are flawless, and, knowing the cartographer of the NV-Charts, I expect that they are as well. From all areas I've compared they've been accurate. They both have a lot of additional information in the chartbooks. The Explorer Charts are smaller (and "prettier" in my opinion) while the NV-Charts are full-size, and also comes with a CD and smaller "Harbour and Anchorage Pilot Book." I don't think you could go wrong with either. If you're a stickler for full-size charts or you really need the charts on CD as well, then go with NV-Charts (Explorer Charts might come with a CD now, so check before you decide). If you have limited space for your charts, Explorer may work best. Either way, have a great time in the Bahamas! (Wish I were going this year)

What is the file extension for the nv-charts on your CD please?
".eap" or ".kap" ?

Thomas

[Waterway Guide]

Hi Thomas,

The CDs are at my office and I won't be back until after New Years. I do know that they are compatible with the following:
Fugawi
Rose Point
Memory-Map
iExpedition
iNAVX (through x-traverse)
MacENC (through x-traverse)
Stentec
Euronav
TikiNavigator
Global Mapper
OziExplorer
Touratech
Imray


I'll follow up with the ext. when I see...I'm guessing it's neither .eap nor .kap.

Happy New Year