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Charts on line
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:00 pm
by Capt. Bondo
Here's a site with lots of charts, just wish it had a search.
http://sailvector.com/
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 10:20 pm
by Alanhod
Nice, thank you for posting this, I had not seen this site yet.
Thanks
Alan
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:53 am
by thepartydog
Here is another one that mashes google maps with nautical charts, and weather data:
http://earthnc.com/online
Ohhhhh, it even has an interface for my new htc hero. Drooling now.
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 6:00 am
by EmergencyExit
No search on the page, but in IE press Crtl-F and you can use "find on page" to some degree.
Nice link
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 7:35 am
by CaptainScott
Many moons ago when NOAA was experimenting with Charts online, I accidently wrote a script to download them all. I burned myself a disk and have been using them ever since.
They are not good for navigation however they are perfect for preplanning a trip!!
Very nice link!
Scott
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:38 pm
by lecker68
Here is another link and I found this to be almost same as paper.
http://ocsdata.ncd.noaa.gov/BookletChart/
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:28 am
by Banshi
That's what I have been using, keep a binder with the local area charts in the boat, works well.
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:35 am
by lecker68
Chart booklet works very well I keep a binder on the boat and if planning a trip quickly print and laminate.
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 6:06 am
by CaptainScott
laminate?
What do you use to laminate with??
Scott
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:00 am
by lecker68
I print both sides and laminate in plastic sheets punch holes first and smaller holes for binder so holes are sealed also.
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:42 am
by tgentry
You can also get free electronic charts direct from NOAA:
http://www.charts.noaa.gov/
I'm using them with SeaClear II (also free):
http://www.sping.com/seaclear/
And I've been experimenting with OpenCPN (also free):
http://opencpn.sourceforge.net/
They're great for planning and you can then upload your routes to any GPS that speaks NMEA. I have a little USB GPS for my Netbook which turns into a nice little chart plotter, although obviously not weatherproof.