Open CPN
the other nice thing about OpenCPN is that the charts are available for free from all sorts of places
I'm working on converting some other bathymeric charts into .kap format I've got Google earth and maps working now, next is getting some of the more propriety formats to convert over.
Open CNP
Opencpn uses rnc and enc noaa charts
also has ability to use grib data
open source which means a simple process to compile for whatever os you use
I have used it in windows :2k,xp,7
linux: debian derivatives
works great and free as well
my primary concern was the timing I won't have space available til next spring and also what work I might need to get her ready for the trip up to vancouver island (Canada)
ericson 34
I was looking for a boat for next spring if you haven't sold her by then I would be interested in making an offer
what is her model? I couldn't find any specs on the 1977 34
the only ones i found were the 1978 34T and the 34X
also do you have a copy of the most recent survey?
and...
Open CPN
openCPN 2.1.0 working well with win7 64 bit use raster and vector maps from NOAA all free and open source software as well
for the mac and linux users there is also versions for them if you had tried opencpn in the past give it a second look they have revamped the interface and added a...
I'm new to the group
I'm looking at buying an Ericson 34 from 1977
I've owned classic plastic sailboats before
most recently 1971 Columbia 26 mk 2
have a few questions for the group
are there specific trouble areas to watch for?
anyone know a good surveyor in the PNW?
they seem to be designed...