John Glynn a écrit:

I'm sort of used to navigating with paper charts and a pencil...but thinking
of moving a little higher-tech.

Been looking at PC Navigation Software. Looked at Chart Navigator Pro by
MapTech, the Ozi one, Fugawi and others.

I sure would appreciate users input on what they use, and what they like and
don't like about it.

I used ScanNav (http://www.scannav.com/GB/home.html) from the very
begining of the development of this software (7 years ago).
Now this is a complete program (it reads all usual raster map formats
*and* the free US maps in the S57 vector format in a seamless way).
You can get it for less than $300 (including tidal currents and weather
forecast additionnal modules and frequent free updates).
Considering the numerous functionnalities of ScanNav, the only programs
I have tried who can beat the Scannav's quality/price ratio are free
softwares such as SeaClear.

An important point : the program itself is very light and you can use it
easily in an old and cheap laptop dedicated to your boat. This is what I
do.

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Peio