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PC Navigation

If you are one of the many navigators who carry their laptops on board, you can turn your PC into a powerful navigational instrument.  It will display a chart and your position on it; perform route planning, and many other functions.  You need four things:  your computer, a GPS connection, a set of charts on disk, and charting software.

Computer.  Most experts recommend a 15 inch or larger screen; at least 1 GB of RAM; a high-end graphics card; and a DVD drive.

GPS connection.  If you already own a GPS, you will need a cable to connect it to your computer. A simple and inexpensive alternative is to install a USB GPS sensor such as the one described below.

Charts on Disk.  Most software comes with an initial set of charts on disk, but as time goes by you will want new disks with more up-to-date charts. 

Software.  There are many offerings on the market.  We are pleased to offer the four described below.

GPS Sensor  Charts on Disk  Charting Software

Last Updated 02/20/2008

GPS Sensor

USB GPS Sensor.  Plugs into you PC’s USB port and feeds it GPS positional data.  32-channel design, NMEA compatible, WAAS and EGNOS enabled.  Comes with 3 meter cable.  
$99.00  T16946.

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Charts on Disk

DVD Electronic Charts 2008, Semi-Local Publications.  Raster and Vector charts for United States coastal and inland waters, with bonus 179-volume reference library.  Two-DVD set containing recent downloads of NOAA and USACE BSB and S-57 chart files compatible with all leading PC and Mac charting software. 
$39.00  T15993
U.S. Boating Charts DVD.   See description under Charting Software

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Charting Software

U.S. Boating Charts DVD  from Maptech.  Raster NOAA charts of coastal waters, and raster river charts from the Army Corps of Engineers. Simplified GPS Real-Time navigation software, and two years of Tides and Currents.  This is also a means of updating the charts in other charting software packages. 
$99.00  T14278

Chart Navigator Pro and Standard     by Maptech

Chart Navigator Standard, Maptech.  Full-featured Offshore Navigator software with raster charts, satellite photos, aerial photos, and topos for U.S. waters.   Can interface with autopilots and NMEA 0183 instruments.
discounted price
$224.95  T1399
Chart Navigator Pro, Maptech.  All the features of Chart Navigator Standard, plus 3D Contour Data, Internet Weather, Virtual Instruments, AIS Capability, Seamless Chart Quilting, and Vista Compatibility.   
discounted price $449.95 T18223

CAPN Navigation Software.  For more than 15 years professional mariners have put their trust in the CAPN.  Mariners rely on its ease of use and comprehensive set of tools. 
discounted price
$399.00  T8407

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Pilothouse Charts, Inc.
1600 South Delaware Avenue
Philadelphia, PA  19148
Updated on 07/20/2008
Phone:       215-336-6414
Toll Free:   800-40-PILOT
Fax:            215-336-6415

Email:        sales@pilothousecharts.com

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