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chart software
I have been looking for a chart plotting application that I can run on my
laptop, attached to my garmin gps. I've heard good things about the Capt'n. I was also interested in Fugawi 3 because it can be used with land-based maps as well as marine charts. The product description makes it seem pretty powerful, and the price is great ($84). But, sometimes you get what you way for... Has anyone tried Fugawi 3? Thanks, Jason |
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Mine too is over 20 years old and is still working well. The Plastic
drum is getting old and brittle but is still serviceable. This is in a 26' boat in fresh water Matt |
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Sorry, responded to the wrong post.
Gotta go and get another coffee. Matt |
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On Thu, 26 May 2005 08:59:59 -0400, "Jason" wrote: I have been looking for a chart plotting application that I can run on my laptop, attached to my garmin gps. I've heard good things about the Capt'n. I was also interested in Fugawi 3 because it can be used with land-based maps as well as marine charts. The product description makes it seem pretty powerful, and the price is great ($84). But, sometimes you get what you way for... Has anyone tried Fugawi 3? Thanks, Jason In my experience, people's favorite chart package is mostly determined by which one they started with. Personally, I have several, and use them all for different purposes. Functionally, they're all pretty close and I suppose any would meet minimum requirements. First step is to research what cartography (charts) you would like to use based on appearance, coverage of your area, cost, etc. Vector or raster is the first decision. Which you choose will eliminate a lot of choices in charting software. From your question, it sounds as if you have chosen raster. In that category, I like the Maptech chartkits for the extra photos and topo maps. You need to use Maptech software to use the extras, but many packages will read the charts. Softcharts (from the same people tha sell CAPN) are the other major choice I've used and they are fine. They can also be purchased one at a time instead of in regional kits. Maptech software won't read Softcharts, but most packages will. Ideally, you would want to try the alternatives out on the water, with the boat pitching and rolling as well as at your desk at home. A final confusion in US chart selection is new free US vector charts known as ENCs. They are the wave of the future, As far as I know, Fugawi leads the market in supporting them, but I think that situation will change. The vendors are still figuring out how to make money off the deal -- the real profit has always been in the charts. My real recommendation is that you not accept recommendations from people who don't know your boat, your navigation needs, where you sail, how powerful your laptop is, etc. While you are educating yourself on the various alternatives, you might want to look at OziExplorer. You can trial it for free while you get a handle on what functions you need. Then you can ask better questions. In the meantime, Ozi is pretty powerful, licenses for about the same price as Fugawi, and will use just about any raster chart. It has a rather inelegant user interface, in my opinion, but it works. It will also run well on a laptop that would choke trying to run Maptech. __________________________________________________ __________ Glen "Wiley" Wilson usenet1 SPAMNIX at world wide wiley dot com To reply, lose the capitals and do the obvious. Take a look at cpRepeater, my NMEA data integrator, repeater, and logger at http://www.worldwidewiley.com/ |
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I am a rep for Fugawi and can sell it, and the eltronic charts. I am
also the recommended trainer for Fugawi and can arrange a training session in person or on line. I can discuss with you, at no charge, the benefits of Fugawi (and as compared to...). Generally, Fugawi is a very robust product (belied by its price)and very competative with the other programs out there. please give me a call or email (directly) (4166179966) Jason wrote: I have been looking for a chart plotting application that I can run on my laptop, attached to my garmin gps. I've heard good things about the Capt'n. I was also interested in Fugawi 3 because it can be used with land-based maps as well as marine charts. The product description makes it seem pretty powerful, and the price is great ($84). But, sometimes you get what you way for... Has anyone tried Fugawi 3? Thanks, Jason |
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Jason
Have a look at OziExplorer. It is an entirely reasonable charting package and does not use as much PC overhead as some others |
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I've used Fugawi interfaced to a Garmin since ver 2 (upgraded to 3).
Almost magic. "Jason" wrote in message ... I have been looking for a chart plotting application that I can run on my laptop, attached to my garmin gps. I've heard good things about the Capt'n. I was also interested in Fugawi 3 because it can be used with land-based maps as well as marine charts. The product description makes it seem pretty powerful, and the price is great ($84). But, sometimes you get what you way for... Has anyone tried Fugawi 3? Thanks, Jason |
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On Thu, 26 May 2005 08:59:59 -0400, "Jason"
wrote: I have been looking for a chart plotting application that I can run on my laptop, attached to my garmin gps. I've heard good things about the Capt'n. I was also interested in Fugawi 3 because it can be used with land-based maps as well as marine charts. The product description makes it seem pretty powerful, and the price is great ($84). But, sometimes you get what you way for... Has anyone tried Fugawi 3? Thanks, Jason http://www.sping.com/seaclear/ It is a very nice program and it is FREE! Can't beat that unless you need ENC charts, in which case check out Fugawi. |
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