I need to get a new chartplotter as Garmin no longer supports G-charts. At the risk of opening up a can of worms, which electronic charts have the best coverage and are the most accurate for the Bahamas: BlueChart, Navionics, C-Map or one of the PC based maping programs?
Ten years ago on a previous boat I had a laptop with Maptech but didn't want to risk it out in the weather. Now with free charts from NOAA and many other players in the game I think I need to revisit that option and if the charting is actually better then I may have to get a weatherproof monitor. I know this is more complicated than just a simple answer so thanks in advance.
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Explorer Charts
C-Map now supports Explorer Charts. I called Explorer Charts and C-map in November to confirm this.
Terry Green
s/v Second Wind
36040
s/v Second Wind
36040
I had the garmin 168 for several years and liked it. Chart plotter and depth finder in one. Great for limited space. I upgraded last year to the 178C which is the same design, footprint and software but with a color screen adn much faster processor. I really love mine. The 178C does take a chip that you can upload from your PC the charts you desire, but you could have an extra chip loaded with additional charts for a new area.