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Zagato
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Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Billingshurst West Sussex
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GPS systems!

I am looking at getting a GPS system for offshore use...

I wondered if anyone was using a Netbook for navigation (for me it would be a Netbook with Open CPN & CM93 charts, used with a GPS dongle).

Battery drain would be higher than a 5" Garmin GPS for instance but that shouldn't be a problem on the boat and having a Netbook on board for E-mails etc would be a real bonus. A 10" screen would be the big bonus for detail.

What do you think? or maybe an Ipad2...

20th Oct 2012 1:09pm

Dobby

Member Since: 23 May 2012
Location: East Seaxe
Posts: 187

iPad with memory map marine charts.

20th Oct 2012 4:19pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Hi Zag,

I use these alot..... Tell them what you want and what you are trying to achieve and I'm sure they'll help you out. Or 'pm' me with your exact requirements and I'll make the call for you next week. I know your vessel is in a different league but I do have an excellent working relationship with them and information is free.

http://www.mesuk.com/ If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

20th Oct 2012 4:26pm

Zagato
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Thanks for the replies the IPad does seem to be preffered over a netbook and you can get Imray charts for south coast for about £30. I'll look into the MM ones Dobby also

Cheers Mal, but think these guys would expect me to have a Destroyer or a Ferry for their business going by their site

I'll maybe give them a buzz though

20th Oct 2012 5:51pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

As mentioned 'different league' but even with the enthusiast they are willing to share experience and expertise free of charge.

How about some armaments perhaps and electronic warfare capacity. BAe may be able to help.

Seems like you may have had the solution sorted in your first post. No harm in bouncing the idea about. What's this IPad/IPod malarky? I'm still using a Sony Walkman Sports Cassette with FM radio....

If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

20th Oct 2012 5:58pm

Zagato
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Location: Billingshurst West Sussex
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Ipads are all new to me as well mate and not cheap for a GPS one

The research is all doing my head in, need another beer and get back on it tomorrow.

Dobby good deal on Memory Maps here - £25

http://shop.memory-map.co.uk/acatalog/info...Folio.html

20th Oct 2012 6:08pm

Dobby

Member Since: 23 May 2012
Location: East Seaxe
Posts: 187

Zagato wrote:

Dobby good deal on Memory Maps here - £25

http://shop.memory-map.co.uk/acatalog/info...Folio.html

Yes, worth a look. I 'sampled them a few years back.. Was very impressed. I used OS maps for flying, which was really novel at the time.

21st Oct 2012 5:54pm

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