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Forum: Marine Electronics

14-01-2015, 09:50

Replies: 357

Another foundering how do chart plotters get it wrong

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Posted By lordgeoff

Re: Another foundering how do chart plotters get it wrong

Up to date Electronic versions of EVERY paper chart for the Mediterranean costs about $300 from CMAP for my Nav/Planning laptop in the Saloon.
Another $300 for the equivalent Garmin charts for the...

Forum: Marine Electronics

13-01-2015, 22:04

Replies: 357

Another foundering how do chart plotters get it wrong

Views: 36,642

Posted By lordgeoff

Re: Another foundering how do chart plotters get it wrong

"But GPS is absolutely the most accurate and reliable way for recreational sailors to find their position relative to the rest of the world." You could amend this sentence as follows?
"But GPS is...

Forum: Marine Electronics

13-01-2015, 15:59

Replies: 357

Another foundering how do chart plotters get it wrong

Views: 36,642

Posted By lordgeoff

Re: Another foundering how do chart plotters get it wrong

Well said. I would be your first mate any time. You are obviously careful, a planner and utilise navigation tools well.:whistling:

Forum: Marine Electronics

13-01-2015, 04:35

Replies: 357

Another foundering how do chart plotters get it wrong

Views: 36,642

Posted By lordgeoff

Re: Another foundering how do chart plotters get it wrong

I'll make one final comment in this thread.
An experienced skipper will be a better and safer skipper by using professional electronic charts and associated plotter/computer software as their...

Forum: Marine Electronics

12-01-2015, 15:31

Replies: 357

Another foundering how do chart plotters get it wrong

Views: 36,642

Posted By lordgeoff

Re: Another foundering how do chart plotters get it wrong

Just an FYI explaining Raster Vs Vector Electronic Charts. Note the comment re zooming on Raster.
Raster vs. Vector Nautical Charts - Differences Between Raster and Vector Nautical Charts...

Forum: Marine Electronics

07-01-2015, 23:15

Replies: 357

Another foundering how do chart plotters get it wrong

Views: 36,642

Posted By lordgeoff

Re: Another foundering how do chart plotters get it wrong

Not sure how many paper charts you carry on board or when they were last updated for changes to navigation information.
The beauty of electronic charts, assuming they are current, is that a single...

Forum: Marine Electronics

05-01-2015, 15:50

Replies: 357

Another foundering how do chart plotters get it wrong

Views: 36,642

Posted By lordgeoff

Re: Another foundering how do chart plotters get it wrong

THE TWO MOST DANGEROUS ITEMS TO BRING ONBOARD ARE ARRIVAL SCHEDULES....
AND PAPER CHARTS.
FACTS
1 GPS position is always accurate at sea to within a few meters.
2 Chart plotter electronic maps...

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