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Are you sure? Have you checked charts available for download against
the most recent N2Ms?

I haven't a clue what a N2M is but I do know the paper charts you can buy, the latest versions,
are printed from the same electronic charts that are available free on the Internet. Here's the link:
http://chartmaker.ncd.noaa.gov/staff/charts.htm

"NOAA's Raster Navigational Chart (NOAA RNCT) is a georeferenced, digital image of a paper chart which can be used in a
raster chart system. The NOAA RNCT files are available for free download via the internet at:
http://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/mcd/Raster/download.htm"

And I guess a "real voyaging or cruising sailboat" will have a table
sized color printer on board... and a large supply of waterproof ink,
too

That would be nice if you wanted full-sized charts on demand But, you can use a standard printer and
regular paper. You can always tape sheets together to make a big chart if that's what you really want. And
who needs waterproof ink. Your chart table and chart storage should both be dry.


Cheers,
Ellen