Chris, A handheld GPS, as probably a minimum.
There are very cost effective smallish chart plotters that you can get for about $500 (or $750 with maps). I like Garmin, as I have a long history with their devices. A GPSMAP 78s as a handheld (a lot of older maps work on that model). Something like echoMAP 55cv as a minimalist’s chart plotter. If I were sailing around the Vancouver and Vancouver Island, I would make sure that I have full access to map updates (buy a subscription). A tablet with Navionics may be of help, but I don’t believe that any tablet works even close to well compared to a dedicated marine chart plotter (when considering the wet or sunny environment). If you will only use it down below, they should work well. OpenCPN is a great option, if you have the stomach to learn how to install it and maintain it. Having said all that, if you are serious about navigating there, you may want to think of a comprehensive instrumentation (multiple devices working together over a NMEA network). For help with that ask Fred (and follow his advice). Marek From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hobson via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2017 21:29 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Chris Hobson <ch...@hobsonbuildsco.com> Subject: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none We’re in Vancouver BC, Georgia Straight can get foggy, tides come and go and we’re new at this. We have no GPS on our new to us 1981 C&C 30 and very little in the way of navigation other than dead reckoning, basic familiarity with the area and a compass at the helm. It’s fun because it’s like we just purchased a 1981 C&C and technology isn’t around yet. However every sail is a guessing game and I’d like to hear what others use for costal navigation. Whether it’s real tangible maps, a GPS system you swear by or an iPad with some software curious to hear what other C&C owners use to get find their way. Chris Hobson S/V Going 1980 C&C MKI Hull 615
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