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Chart Plotter/GPS
Weather Goes Digital : Sirius and XM bring accurate weather forecasting right to your helm
August 8, 2007 - 3:39pm — christine- Chart Plotter/GPS
Nobody thinks twice about listening to his or her TV, but in an unusual twist on that, savvy boaters are suddenly watching their radios. Satellite radio marine weather, with its ability to present a live weather map picture at the helm, was the talk of the aisles during boat show season. This service is rapidly carving out a space for itself on display screens at the helm of any boat large enough to carry a chart plotter.
Method, Not Madness : Proper Planning will ensure you have the electronics package best suited for your boat.
June 15, 2007 - 3:56pm — George Sass Jr.- Chart Plotter/GPS
- Electronics
- MAY 2007
Let’s face it, there are so many choices in electronics and trying to keep up with new technology can be daunting. Thank goodness for our electronics editor Chuck Husick, who is tapped into this field and does a great job of keeping us, and you, up to date.
Point and Click : MapTech Chart Navigator Pro is Packed with a Range of Valuable and Easy to use Features for the PC user.
May 8, 2007 - 7:46pm — Chuck Husick- Chart Plotter/GPS
- SEPTEMBER 2006
After evaluating the MapTech Chart Navigator Pro chart plotter on my own boat, I determined it is a remarkable tool for navigation planning and an excellent aid for real-time navigation. Supplied with a set of 13 DVDs that cover all U.S. coastal waters and major rivers, it provides an easy to use electronic navigation suite that can include numerous instrument displays that compliment the basic chart view functions.
New for 2007 : A Sneak Peek of electronics coming to a dealer near you
May 2, 2007 - 3:02pm — Dennis Caprio- Chart Plotter/GPS
- Radar
For quite a number of years now, the marine electronics business has been extremely active. Innovations fueled by stiff competition within the marine segment and the R&D from the larger universe of consumer electronics keeps every company’s laboratory humming. We’ve selected a handful of nifty products from the booths at the National Marine Electronics Association show and from the aisles of the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show. Pull up a chair and enjoy.
Garmin GPSMAP 276C
January 7, 2007 - 8:00am — Chuck Husick- Chart Plotter/GPS
Garmin���s new 276C is hard to miss. Even in bright sunlight its 3.75-inch diagonal, backlit, color TFT display stands out. It���s the same technology that was once available only in larger displays. Designed for marine and on-highway use, the compact, handheld waterproof 276C is packed with all the features of a mainframe but is incredibly user friendly.
Selecting a Chartplotter
January 7, 2007 - 8:00am — Chuck Husick- Chart Plotter/GPS
- Electronics
An electronic chartplotter combines a nautical chart image with a vessel's precise geographic position and provides the helmsman with a superb real-time picture of the navigational situation. Some systems further enhance the level of situational awareness by incorporating information from the vessel's sonar and radar.
