"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Wayne.B wrote:
On 30 Aug 2004 22:18:03 -0700, (Rex Jones)
wrote:
Anyone interested in NOAA charts.. I have available high resolution
full color digital charts ( on CD's) for just about all US waters and
possessions. Issue dates are from mid 80's to 2000. These charts are
calibrated for use with the included real-time navigation software
that shows position, speed, direction etc. similar to Maptech or
Nobeltec navigation programs. For more information check out my
website at http://americanchart.com Also included are other free
navigation aids and programs, GPS positions, navigation info and other
utilities.
===========================================

If the quality of your business is no better than the website, don't
quit your day job.


Wayne -

Are you doing anything with digital charts? I've gotten weary of the
small GPS chartplotters (I have a Standard Horizon 170 on Yo Ho), and
think the larger ones are grossly overpriced, considering they basically
are single-purpose devices, and even the $2500 units have relatively
small screens. My tiny block of Garmin stock doesn't earn me much of a
discount!

So, once again, I am considering switching over to a PC-software based
chartplotter. I've messed around using my laptop on Yo Ho, but the
keyboards on these devices don't react well to moisture. So I am
thinking of picking up one of the small footprint PC boxes, either 12V
or run off a converter, and installing a 15" LCD screen in the cabin and
a waterproof keyboard on top of the "dashboard."

I've been using Cap'n Mariner; do you have experience with any of the
other suites? Interestingly, ALL the hardware one needs for such an
installation is half the price of a $2500 dedicated chartplotter, plus
you get a much larger screen, a real keyboard and the ability to perform
the usual computer functions.

Any advice?

I haven't used charts in years, since the Lake Ontario chart basically says
"deep", "deeper" or "holy **** it's really deep". Doesn't anyone use paper
charts any more?

On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 16:05:13 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:


"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
Wayne.B wrote:
On 30 Aug 2004 22:18:03 -0700, (Rex Jones)
wrote:
Anyone interested in NOAA charts.. I have available high resolution
full color digital charts ( on CD's) for just about all US waters and
possessions. Issue dates are from mid 80's to 2000. These charts are
calibrated for use with the included real-time navigation software
that shows position, speed, direction etc. similar to Maptech or
Nobeltec navigation programs. For more information check out my
website at http://americanchart.com Also included are other free
navigation aids and programs, GPS positions, navigation info and other
utilities.
===========================================

If the quality of your business is no better than the website, don't
quit your day job.


Wayne -

Are you doing anything with digital charts? I've gotten weary of the
small GPS chartplotters (I have a Standard Horizon 170 on Yo Ho), and
think the larger ones are grossly overpriced, considering they basically
are single-purpose devices, and even the $2500 units have relatively
small screens. My tiny block of Garmin stock doesn't earn me much of a
discount!

So, once again, I am considering switching over to a PC-software based
chartplotter. I've messed around using my laptop on Yo Ho, but the
keyboards on these devices don't react well to moisture. So I am
thinking of picking up one of the small footprint PC boxes, either 12V
or run off a converter, and installing a 15" LCD screen in the cabin and
a waterproof keyboard on top of the "dashboard."

I've been using Cap'n Mariner; do you have experience with any of the
other suites? Interestingly, ALL the hardware one needs for such an
installation is half the price of a $2500 dedicated chartplotter, plus
you get a much larger screen, a real keyboard and the ability to perform
the usual computer functions.

Any advice?

I haven't used charts in years, since the Lake Ontario chart basically says
"deep", "deeper" or "holy **** it's really deep". Doesn't anyone use paper
charts any more?

ROTFLMAO!!!!

Do those charts also have a "Here there be monsters" warning? :)

Actually, I had this discussion with my brother this morning. I've
always used paper charts with electronic backup when available. I
really like the new graphical GPS units, in particular my latest toy,
a Raymarine RC400 which is REALLY cool. He prefers electronic.

But I will always use visual/radar fixes and paper checking against
the GPS everytime.

Later,

Tom

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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I haven't used charts in years, since the Lake Ontario chart basically
says
"deep", "deeper" or "holy **** it's really deep". Doesn't anyone use
paper
charts any more?

ROTFLMAO!!!!

Do those charts also have a "Here there be monsters" warning? :)

Seriously! I'm very safety conscious, so last week, I stopped into Boat US
to see if there was anything at all on the local Lake Ontario chart that
would make it worth having in the boat, considering that I only venture
about 10 miles either side of the Irondequoit Bay inlet. Nothing. Absolutely
nothing. Fortunately, it makes no mention of the Secret Smallmouth Location,
nor does it give any indication of bottom structure which makes it
interesting to the fish.

On Wed, 01 Sep 2004 13:56:14 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
.. .


I haven't used charts in years, since the Lake Ontario chart basically
says
"deep", "deeper" or "holy **** it's really deep". Doesn't anyone use
paper
charts any more?

ROTFLMAO!!!!

Do those charts also have a "Here there be monsters" warning? :)

Seriously! I'm very safety conscious, so last week, I stopped into Boat US
to see if there was anything at all on the local Lake Ontario chart that
would make it worth having in the boat, considering that I only venture
about 10 miles either side of the Irondequoit Bay inlet. Nothing. Absolutely
nothing. Fortunately, it makes no mention of the Secret Smallmouth Location,
nor does it give any indication of bottom structure which makes it
interesting to the fish.

So what do the Lakers and Salties use when crossing the lakes?

I mean there has to be a chart of Ontario somewhere.....

Then again....

As to secret smallmouth spot, I found one up the Seaway about two
miles NE of Alexandria Bay.

Unbeilevable fishing.

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
-----------
"Angling may be said to be so
like the mathematics that it
can never be fully learnt..."

Izaak Walton "The Compleat Angler", 1653

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Wed, 01 Sep 2004 13:56:14 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in
message
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I haven't used charts in years, since the Lake Ontario chart basically
says
"deep", "deeper" or "holy **** it's really deep". Doesn't anyone use
paper
charts any more?

ROTFLMAO!!!!

Do those charts also have a "Here there be monsters" warning? :)

Seriously! I'm very safety conscious, so last week, I stopped into Boat
US
to see if there was anything at all on the local Lake Ontario chart that
would make it worth having in the boat, considering that I only venture
about 10 miles either side of the Irondequoit Bay inlet. Nothing.
Absolutely
nothing. Fortunately, it makes no mention of the Secret Smallmouth
Location,
nor does it give any indication of bottom structure which makes it
interesting to the fish.

So what do the Lakers and Salties use when crossing the lakes?

I mean there has to be a chart of Ontario somewhere.....

If I were crossing the lake, I'd be equipped differently. I'd also have
something bigger than my current 14' yacht. :-)

On Wed, 01 Sep 2004 13:56:14 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

I'm very safety conscious, so last week, I stopped into Boat US
to see if there was anything at all on the local Lake Ontario chart that
would make it worth having in the boat, considering that I only venture
about 10 miles either side of the Irondequoit Bay inlet.

============================================

Do you have Charts 14803 and 14804 ? Good detail on Irondequoit Bay
and the inlet among other things.

http://library.uwsuper.edu/special/m...charts_ont.htm

On Wed, 01 Sep 2004 11:03:41 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

Do you have Charts 14803 and 14804 ? Good detail on Irondequoit Bay
and the inlet among other things.

http://library.uwsuper.edu/special/m...charts_ont.htm

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http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/hoonos...bum?.dir=/256d

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 01 Sep 2004 13:56:14 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

I'm very safety conscious, so last week, I stopped into Boat US
to see if there was anything at all on the local Lake Ontario chart that
would make it worth having in the boat, considering that I only venture
about 10 miles either side of the Irondequoit Bay inlet.

============================================

Do you have Charts 14803 and 14804 ? Good detail on Irondequoit Bay
and the inlet among other things.

http://library.uwsuper.edu/special/m...charts_ont.htm


No. I've pretty much got the bay figured out based on hours of idling
around, watching the depthfinder, and cleaning tons of weeds off my prop.
:-)

Doug Kanter wrote:

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
Wayne.B wrote:
On 30 Aug 2004 22:18:03 -0700, (Rex Jones)
wrote:
Anyone interested in NOAA charts.. I have available high resolution
full color digital charts ( on CD's) for just about all US waters and
possessions. Issue dates are from mid 80's to 2000. These charts are
calibrated for use with the included real-time navigation software
that shows position, speed, direction etc. similar to Maptech or
Nobeltec navigation programs. For more information check out my
website at http://americanchart.com Also included are other free
navigation aids and programs, GPS positions, navigation info and other
utilities.
===========================================

If the quality of your business is no better than the website, don't
quit your day job.


Wayne -

Are you doing anything with digital charts? I've gotten weary of the
small GPS chartplotters (I have a Standard Horizon 170 on Yo Ho), and
think the larger ones are grossly overpriced, considering they basically
are single-purpose devices, and even the $2500 units have relatively
small screens. My tiny block of Garmin stock doesn't earn me much of a
discount!

So, once again, I am considering switching over to a PC-software based
chartplotter. I've messed around using my laptop on Yo Ho, but the
keyboards on these devices don't react well to moisture. So I am
thinking of picking up one of the small footprint PC boxes, either 12V
or run off a converter, and installing a 15" LCD screen in the cabin and
a waterproof keyboard on top of the "dashboard."

I've been using Cap'n Mariner; do you have experience with any of the
other suites? Interestingly, ALL the hardware one needs for such an
installation is half the price of a $2500 dedicated chartplotter, plus
you get a much larger screen, a real keyboard and the ability to perform
the usual computer functions.

Any advice?

I haven't used charts in years, since the Lake Ontario chart basically says
"deep", "deeper" or "holy **** it's really deep". Doesn't anyone use paper
charts any more?



We have the opposite problem here...water, less water, and
sheeet....we're on the bottom again. Usually unmarked and unpredictable.
Unless you want to bury your face in a paper chart when fishing near
the edges, you want a chartplotter that displays depths as you're moving
along...

--
"There's an old saying in Tennessee - I know it's in Texas, probably in
Tennessee - that says, fool me once, shame on - shame on you. Fool me -
you can't get fooled again." -George W. Bush, Nashville, Tenn., Sept.
17, 2002

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message news:Zk1Zc.4397
I haven't used charts in years, since the Lake Ontario chart basically
says
"deep", "deeper" or "holy **** it's really deep". Doesn't anyone use paper
charts any more?

We do! Last I heard they were the only legal kind for the Canadian East
Coast .