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Electronics : Software Vector & Raster Charts, Tactical, Vessel Management


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All products in Electronics : Software Vector & Raster Charts, Tactical, Vessel Management


Electronic Chart Comparison

Electronic Chart Comparison


Jesper a Swedish yacht designer has made this web page which allows you to look at the vector and raster charts from; ActiveCaptain , Coastal Expl., Expedition, Fugawi, Garmin, MacENC, Nobeltec VNC, O...
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Navionics NavPlanner2

Navionics NavPlanner2


With NavPlanner 2 a collaboration of Fugawi and Navionics, Boaters can plan an entire trip with detailed navigation including bottom contours, structures, drop-offs, marinas, to name a few. Fugawi and...
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MaxSea time zero

MaxSea time zero


TimeZero is a joint venture between PC experts MaxSea from France and radar plotter manufacturer Furuno. Furunos NavNet 3D series incorporates MaxSeas patented TimeZero technology. MaxSea now incorpor...
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Home port

Home port


Home Port is a new route planning software from Garmin. Home Port allows you to use the SD card and take it home with you to use on your PC. Home Port allows you to manage waypoints, routes and tracks...
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Realtime Navigator

Realtime Navigator


If you fish offshore having the right tools can make the difference between a bad day and a productive day. I used to think it was pot luck, whether you got any fish or not. However recently I have...
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iNavX (X Traverse & Navionics Vector Charts)

iNavX (X Traverse & Navionics Vector Charts)


If you are an iPhone fan and want to use it for navigating, then Navionics mobile is the answer. It is recognized by many to be one of the best charts in the mobile category. Navionics has just relea...
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X-Traverse

X-Traverse


X-Traverse is a subscription ($1 per month) based service which allows you to transfer your waypoints & routes between your iPhone and your PC. If you have an Apple iPhone there is almost no e...
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WinAstro Celestial Software

WinAstro Celestial Software


WinAstro V2 is software that helps with your celestial navigation. Instead of sight reduction tables and a calculator, the software runs through the calculations for you with easy step by step screens...
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C-Map Max Fishing Contour Charts

C-Map Max Fishing Contour Charts


C-Map Fishing Contour Charts from Jeppesen Marine provide detailed bathymetric seabed charts developed from National Ocean Service surveys, providing data on channels, canyons, etc which create fertil...
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Navionics Mobile

Navionics Mobile


Navionics Mobile portable & navigation charting system for the phone is the winner in the marine software category METS 2008. Navionics has taken their line of charts and made them available for the l...
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TC Replay 3D race replay

TC Replay 3D race replay


TC replay is software that enables you to view your race in 3D on your computer. Add your training partners or friends who can track their own race with you. Partners are the NauteekGPSLogger and Rock...
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The CAPN

The CAPN


This is not so much a new product announcement but to announce the CAPN, a very popular marine navigation software program, which is used and has been used by many for 15 years has been sold to Star T...
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iNavx;  Marine Navigation for iPhone and iTouch

iNavx; Marine Navigation for iPhone and iTouch


If you have an Apple iPhone, iNavx navigation is a software program you can use for navigation and use as a display for your wireless instruments. Using NOAA raster marine navigation charts and the iP...
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Navionics Platinum plus

Navionics Platinum plus


Platinum plus is a new chip from Navionics and works with Raymarine and Humminbird plotters. The features you will find with the Platinum plus chips include high resolution satellite imagery and aeria...
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Mobile Tide

Mobile Tide


This tide predictor can be downloaded to your phone. If the phone has a color screen and less than 3 years old its likely MobileTide will work. The predictions are based on Lunar cycles and you can pi...
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Colorado 400c GPS navigator

Colorado 400c GPS navigator


Not a the cheapest handheld GPS navigator @ $640 but one of the cool features is the ability to point the init in any direction and the chart orientates itself so you can see heads up. This ability pl...
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 Admiral MAX Pro

Admiral MAX Pro


If you navigate using navigation software on a PC you will like the new Admiral Max Pro and the latest version of VNS, Visual Navigation Suite which are shipping from Nobeltec. Major changes include...
Learn more about Admiral MAX Pro



Deckman V 9 Navigation Software

Deckman V 9 Navigation Software


B & G brings you the latest version of Deckman, Version 9, which incorporates the overlay of AIS data. Deckman is B & G navigation software. Now Navigators can see the position, course and speed of a...
Learn more about Deckman V 9 Navigation Software



Airo

Airo


Introduced today at METS trade show --- Airo is a powerful and rugged ---- hand held PDA --- utilizing Windows mobile 6 as an operating system --- Drop, dust and waterproof --- it is built for demandi...
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Racevision

Racevision


The NEW B&G RaceVision3000 on-deck wireless PC is the latest in the RaceVision line, used to deliver race winning tactics since 2000. Smaller lighter and faster than RaceVision 2000. RaceVision3000 de...
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BlueChart g2 Vision

BlueChart g2 Vision


There are many Blue Chart features including, High resolution satellite imagery, Aerial reference photography, Mariner’s Eye View , Fish Eye View , Auto Guidance , Fishing charts, The auto guidance fe...
Learn more about BlueChart g2 Vision



Tiny Coach

Tiny Coach


There are data loggers out there and there is tracking software, Tiny Coach combines these for you to analyze your race performance. The NMEA signals from your boat instruments are captured by the dat...
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Sail team

Sail team


Sail team is a tool you can use for your racing crew and racing boat. Compete-at have brought this product to you and it can greatly save time and add a level of professionalism to the program. Clever...
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Vessel Management software

Vessel Management software


If you want keep track of the workings of your boat, where the parts came from how to get replacements, and ordering details this is for you. Good documentation is the key to proper maintenance practi...
Learn more about Vessel Management software



Visual Passage Planner 2

Visual Passage Planner 2


Visual Passage Planner makes navigating worldwide routes easier. You can plot your route across the Atlantic on your laptop, and take into account wind, currents, and your boats actual speed over grou...
Learn more about Visual Passage Planner 2



Olex 3D chart system

Olex 3D chart system


The underwater 3 D visuals that we see nowadays in charting software is impressive and begs the question "how do they do that". Olex shows you how and you can do it for yourself. Download their brochu...
Learn more about Olex 3D chart system



MacENC

MacENC


navigation Software for the Mac. Originally Maxsea was developed for the Mac but now is windows based....
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Visual Navigation Suite

Visual Navigation Suite


Visual Navigator Suite $490 and the more advanced Admiral $1,200. Nobeltec offers plus packs which are add-ons for performance which brings Polars to its program, and one for weather and another for B...
Learn more about Visual Navigation Suite



NavSims NavCruiser Pro™

NavSims NavCruiser Pro™


Boat Cruiser 2.0 $550 was originally created by Canadas National research council which spun off NavSim into the commercial market. Available online download or CD, is supports AIS, radar, GRIB files....
Learn more about NavSims NavCruiser Pro™



Chart Navigator Pro

Chart Navigator Pro


Chart Navigator Pro $500. Chart Navigator pro is a re-branded version of Chart Navigator pro from Rose Point. the software is available from either company. Supports AIS and GRIB. Raster Charts, use B...
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Earth NC

Earth NC


These days we are seeing a wealth of projects surrounding Google earth and navigation and POIs. Here is EarthNC for Google Earth is" the first ever integration of NOAA ENCs, marine weather and real-ti...
Learn more about Earth NC



Pocket AIS

Pocket AIS


Software experts Memory map introduce AIS for your PDA. You will need AIS receiver and GPS and an antenna. Will also work on your PC....
Learn more about Pocket AIS



Raytech 6

Raytech 6


Navigation software Raytech RNS 6.0 delivers a set of navigation software tools. Easy to use RayTech RNS 6.0 is the latest version of Raymarines award-winning PC navigation software. RayTech RNS 6.0 s...
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Expedition V 4.2

Expedition V 4.2


Racing and routing software will work with multiple instrument systems. You can ping the marks of the course including the start line offsets and the software will work out time and distance to any of...
Learn more about Expedition V 4.2



Deckman V8

Deckman V8


B&G Deckman software includes all the tools you need for short course round the buoys racing, long distance offshore and ocean racing. Deckman has been used by winners in every field, from sportsboats...
Learn more about Deckman V8



Fish n Chip

Fish n Chip


Fish N Chips offers enhanced sea floor contours for locating ledges and canyons to enable the fisherman for some fishing ...
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The map room

The map room


Web log about maps. If your interested in maps where to get them, maps for decoration, map exhibitions, & general cartography this is an interesting resource....
Learn more about The map room



Tiki Navigator

Tiki Navigator


Norwegian produced TKI navigator another great software for navigators. Tiki uses raster charts....
Learn more about Tiki Navigator



C- map

C- map


Here is an interesting feature Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC). Any Standard Horizon chart plotter can display a VHF Distress Call or Position Request call when input is received from a DSC equi...
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Fugawi GPS software

Fugawi GPS software


Affordable, feature-packed software locates your exact position on land or sea. Use free NOAA charts with Fugawi for cheaper software alternative. See http://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/...
Learn more about Fugawi GPS software



i3 model 300

i3 model 300


Instead of fumbling around with a cursor try this touch screen navigation from Maptech, 12" or 15" screen. Adding a waypoint is as simple as touching the chart display at the spot you want to go. One ...
Learn more about i3 model 300



Navionics Platinum

Navionics Platinum


Platinum wins Freeman K Pittman 2006 award The Navionics home site features a flash presentation showing features of Platinum. Navionics now has satellite imaging two kings of photos 3d bathymetry and...
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Maxsea

Maxsea


Maxsea Furuno used on winning Boat during this years Bermuda race 2006. Maxsea has developed a system for downloading weather files and then overlaying them on charts. Coupled with the boats VPP (vel...
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WND wifi screen

WND wifi screen


Wireless tablet touch screen operates up to 300ft from source PC, sunlight visible, moisture & dust resistant. $2,500....
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Optima software

Optima software


Tactical software and Polars for racing yachts, nominee DAME award at Mets...
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SeaTrack navigation software

SeaTrack navigation software


Cruiser, racer and grand prix packages. Racing includes two boat optimisation, cruiser includes AIS tides GPS compatable with most electronics, Silva, tackTick, B & G, Raymarine....
Learn more about SeaTrack navigation software



Pocket navigator

Pocket navigator


Memory maps software for pc & smartphone uses Blue Tooth GPS. You can track your route by plugging into a PC. The route shows elevation as well as ovehead on Google Earth. Great for climbers and mount...
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Tactictool

Tactictool


Race software for use with tacktick micronet system. The program provides graphs of all essential data like Speed, Course, Windangle etc. In addition the software calculates VMG, Performance and Targe...
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