Which plotters use navionics

Navionics Community users record their sonar logs and upload them on navionics. More news. Navionics and Garmin charts. Joined 29 Nov Messages 37, Location Southampton. RobF said:. Navionics gives much more "gossip" about places - CMap appears to be more accurate Mediterranean waters , but more suitable for commercial vessels.

Both obviate the requirement for vast storage spaces of paper charts. In fact, when the news first broke I had a look at the area on their web app, and the shoal only appeared when zoomed in quite closely.

Then a few days later I looked again, prompted by a thread here, and now it appeared at a much wider level of zoom. Navionics had presumably noted the problem and updated their data or display algorithm. Channel Sailor Active member. I use Imray Navigator, on an IPad. But I think worth a mention. Interesting point. Logically one would think it should be the plotter software that determines the display and zoom logic, but perhaps it is not.

In which case there must be a lot of duplicate and redundant software on plotters that support multiple chart formats. NPMR Well-known member. Joined 14 Feb Messages 2, Location Cornwall. Yacht use: experienced both. First had C-Map, liked it. Standard Horizon Changed to Navionics Raymarine set up and at first was not sure it was as good. Now 6 years later , very happy with it.

Probably got used to it but had great service from Raymarine and easy updates. Totally reliable image for us. Please note that the 7 and 12 inch are not always available, so please inquire. The 8 and 10 inch models are the most popular sizes.

Clients frequently ask me which of my navigation laptops are most similar to the tablet systems. It is definitely the midrange 10 , premium 10 , and midrange 12 and premium Below is a little summary which might steer you in the right direction. They will be supported forever with no expiration date! I believe that some of the commercial chart plotter brands gouge their customers. Leisure charts are designed to be used in a range of chart plotters, or on an iOS or Android device using the C-Map app.

The C-Map app gives users the ability to access C-Map charts on their Apple or Android device, allowing them to use it as a chart plotter. I have already extensively reviewed the C-Map app in another article, so you should read that if you are interested in full detail: C-Map: Reviewed By A Professional Navigator.

There is such a vast range of charts on offer with different features, it would be impossible to cover them all in this article. Navionics produce nautical charts for the leisure industry, which can be used in a range of chart plotters or on an iOS or Android device using the Navionics app. The Navionics app gives users the ability to access Navionics charts and the community on their Android or Apple device, allowing them to use it as a chart plotter. I have already extensively reviewed the Navionics app in another article so you should check that out if you are interested in full details: Navionics App: Reviewed By A Professional Navigator.

Both C-Map and Navionics offer a mobile app, which is the most cost-effective way of obtaining their charts. Both apps are free to download, but then C-Map is the only one that lets you view all the charts immediately, albeit you need to remain online while doing so. For that price, you can use charts across the entire world.

With the Navionics app, you need to purchase the charts for the appropriate area. Overall, for the apps, Navionics wins on price, unless to plan to sail across multiple chart areas. At that point, C-Map wins on price. Both Navionics and C-Map can also be used in chart plotters by purchasing a card containing their charts. Reveal charts were not available for my local sailing area.

Essentially, either C-Map or Navionics could win on price for chart plotter cards, depending on the type of charts that you wish to install. For a very similar price with Navionics, I would only cover my immediate local area.

The majority of the data in the charts from C-Map and Navionics is the same because they are both based on data from national hydrographic organisations. The main differences between the charts come from the way they are displayed with custom shading and relief options. Navionics also draws on its vast user base to add in community layers as well as hydrographic data.

I did find this tremendously useful while on a recent sailing trip because I could find information about an anchorage that was not available elsewhere. Despite the community contribution in Navionics, I still preferred the way that C-Map displayed the underlying hydrographic data.