[Rhodes22-list] Free Navigation Charts - Swan Creek

[Mark Kaynor]

Brad,

I just fooled around with the 7Cs software for a bit. I think like the
Fugawi better from a usability standpoint. It's got a more intuitive (for
me) interface. It looks like the 7Cs has more features, though, and I can
see where it would be beneficial to have both if you've got the drive space.

Have you been able to get more than one .000 file loaded at a time in 7Cs? I
can load up to 3 concurrently in the Fugawi viewer.

Mark


----- Original Message -----
From: "brad haslett" <flybrad at yahoo.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 8:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Free Navigation Charts - Swan Creek


> Mark,
>
> I tried to download the Fugawi software but my Windows
> installation software lacked some components that
> Fugawi wanted and that started a whole new set of
> problems.  The 7C's loaded no problem and seems to
> have a lot of features.  I think a "trip kit" should
> probably include a set of charts with everything
> displayed, maybe one with depth contours only, one
> with lights only, etc.  At this price you can print
> some extras and keep them in a dry area.  This program
> is perfect for those who trailer to new destinations
> or want a cheap backup for their GPS plotters.  Paper
> charts are expensive, especially if you're visiting an
> area that you may not return to anytime soon.
>
> Brad
> --- Mark Kaynor <mark at kaynor.org> wrote:
> > Brad,
> >
> > I got the Fugawi software from the link on the NOAA
> > site. It works, but it's
> > not what I'd call "feature rich". I'll check out the
> > 7C's package today.
> >
> > What kind of printer will you be using to produce
> > the charts? Waterproof
> > paper might work for color laserjet, dye
> > sublimation, or wax transfer
> > ("phaser")printer output, but I don't know of any
> > inkjets that use
> > waterproof ink. If you're planning to produce charts
> > using an inkjet, I'd go
> > for the waterproof sleeve - it probably wouldn't be
> > good if your chart
> > started running just as you were getting to the
> > tricky part....
> >
> > Mark
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "brad haslett" <flybrad at yahoo.com>
> > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list"
> > <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 7:39 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Free Navigation Charts
> > - Swan Creek
> >
> >
> > > Mark,
> > >
> > > What viewer did you download?  I downloaded the
> > 7C's
> > > software which allows you to choose your map
> > > orientation. If you are sailing to a specific
> > > destination you can orient the map to produce a
> > series
> > > of progressive charts so that "up" on the chart is
> > the
> > > bow of the boat for each leg. I'm curious if
> > Office
> > > Depot or someone produces a waterproof paper that
> > is
> > > compatible with a printer or if plastic sleeves
> > would
> > > be sufficient to keep the chart dry in the
> > cockpit.
> > >
> > > Brad
> > >
> > > --- Mark Kaynor <mark at kaynor.org> wrote:
> > > > FYI Chesapeake Rhodies,
> > > >
> > > > The ENC chart w/ Swan Creek and Middle River on
> > it
> > > > is Us5md12m. South River
> > > > & Annapolis are on Us5md13m, and Us517m covers
> > the
> > > > southern part of the
> > > > Chester River down to the Miles River, including
> > St.
> > > > Michaels and the Wye
> > > > River.
> > > >
> > > > Mark
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "brad haslett" <flybrad at yahoo.com>
> > > > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > > > Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 8:32 AM
> > > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Free Navigation Charts
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Check out this website.
> > > > >
> > > > > http://chartmaker.ncd.noaa.gov
> > > > >
> > > > > The government is in the process of making
> > marine
> > > > > navigation charts available to the public in
> > > > digital
> > > > > format for free.  You can download a viewer
> > from
> > > > the
> > > > > website for free or order a cd from fugawi.com
> > for
> > > > $19
> > > > > with the viewer included.  The Army Corps of
> > > > Engineers
> > > > > is working on a database for inland waterways
> > as
> > > > well.
> > > > >  Right now the Coast Guard has charts
> > available
> > > > for
> > > > > most of the Cheasapeake and the East Coast.
> > The
> > > > beauty
> > > > > of this format is that you can choose your
> > scale,
> > > > > level of detail, and then print as many copies
> > as
> > > > > desired.  Also, for you East Coast, Gulf
> > Coast,
> > > > New
> > > > > England,  and Cheasapeake Rhodies, copies of
> > the
> > > > Coast
> > > > > Pilot for your area is available for download
> > as
> > > > well.
> > > > >
> > > > > This format is still evolving and is not as
> > > > > user-friendly as most of the commercial
> > products
> > > > but
> > > > > it doesn't cost $500 like Maptech either.
> > > > >
> > > > > Brad Haslett
> > > > >
> > > > >
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