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Forum: Navigation 23-09-2012, 04:26
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Posted By btrayfors
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

Many still do. Those that don't have determined that they are extremely unlikely to experience electronic failure or be hit by rough seas :-)

Bill
Forum: Navigation 27-08-2012, 04:01
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Views: 97,920
Posted By btrayfors
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

Good post, Andrew.

You're my kinda navigator: knowledgeable, skilled and experienced with both traditional and modern tools, and sensible in their choice and use.

Cudos, my friend.

Bill
Forum: Navigation 24-08-2012, 14:39
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Views: 97,920
Posted By btrayfors
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

Richard5 understands. Perfectly! He gets it.

It's not about button pushing or which modern gadget can "replace" older technologies.

It's about basic SKILLS. The newer technologies --...
Forum: Navigation 21-08-2012, 20:30
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Views: 97,920
Posted By btrayfors
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

"Bill -- modern paper chart production is now mastered from digital data. The paper chart is not the master. Vector is a much superior technology and will eventually replace all raster products."
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Forum: Navigation 21-08-2012, 16:53
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Views: 97,920
Posted By btrayfors
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

Unfortunately, despite how much you would emote, this just isn't the case. The evidence is simply overwhelming, both anecdotal and on-the-record, that the "average boater" just isn't up to the task...
Forum: Navigation 21-08-2012, 16:38
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Views: 97,920
Posted By btrayfors
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

Dave,

While that's true sometimes, it's also true that in general raster charts contain more detail about shore-based objects than do vector charts.

Raster charts are IDENTICAL copies of paper...
Forum: Navigation 21-08-2012, 15:11
Replies: 1,005
Views: 97,920
Posted By btrayfors
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

YES, I am saying that! With qualification.

In the hands of an intelligent, experienced and prudent mariner who fully understands what AIS is and what it is not, I think it's fine to have aboard....
Forum: Navigation 21-08-2012, 14:53
Replies: 1,005
Views: 97,920
Posted By btrayfors
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

Raster charts ARE exactly like paper charts. They're EXACT photographic copies. Pixel by pixel. And, they often contain MORE information than do...

Vector charts, which are used by all chart...
Forum: Navigation 21-08-2012, 14:12
Replies: 1,005
Views: 97,920
Posted By btrayfors
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

So what?

Slocum navigated with a wind up alarm clock, without the minute hand at that!

The mere title of this thread is OFFENSIVE to anyone with real experience and knowledge of the art and...
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