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Here are two pics taken from Coastal Explorer using raster and vector charts of Vineyard Haven. The photo is superimposed, merged in about 50%. http://www.sv-loki.com/VHVectorPhoto.jpg http://www.sv-loki.com/VHRasterPhoto.jpg Note that in the Vector version, many of the features are mis-aligned. In particular, the breakwater falls short about 100 feet, which could cause an embarrassing situation in the fog. These charts were what "came" with the system, there was no special effort to setup certain charts - I simply zoomed on on one of my favorite spots and selected vector and then raster charts only. The raster chart is 1:10,000 "HARBOR" type, 4/1/06 The vector chart is also listed as "HARBOR" but is only 1:40,000. If you click on the correct info panel, it shows the following in red: "WARNING! The data in this area is incomplete. Dangers to navigation exist in this area and are not included. The mariner is advised to use the corresponding largest scale raster or paper chart to navigate in this area." So I looked around for another chart of the area and found one that was also 1:40,000 but included more detail: http://www.sv-loki.com/VHVector2Photo.jpg This did not have the same "short breakwater" problem but its hard to say it was more accurate. As much as I like reviewing vector charts in the comfort of my home, or down below, I still happy to use paper as my primary reference in the cockpit. |
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