| Top 10 frequently
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The seaPro allows you to start with a system
that is just right for you now, but can be upgraded to the next version
just for the difference in cost.. Take a look at the quick
comparison chart to choose the product thats right for your type of
vessel
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| seaPro will work on most PC’s or Laptop
computers running XP or Windows 2000. Support for Windows 95/98/98SE and NT4 is no longer available as these operating system are no longer available or supported by Microsoft . Use of Windows ME is not reccomended due to its reliability as an operating system.
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| Yes. Most GPS sets apart
from a few handheld units with no interface, will provide an output
which you can connect to your computer via the serial port or USB
port (this requires a USB to serial converter). The interface is
a marine standard called NMEA 0183. If in doubt check your GPS handbook
or talk to your GPS supplier.
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| Yes. Any seaPro version can
be upgraded to a package with more features. You simply pay the
difference in the price between the two packages. This can be done
remotely by unlock codes.
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| seaPro is a ‘multi-fuel’ charting
system that utilises both vector and raster chart formats to provide
you with the best choice of quality charts wherever you are in the
world. Simply select the charts that suits your geographic location
and format preferance.
Charts supported by Euronav offer quality, detail, accuracy and
coverage in standard formats that are regularly updated.
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| Vector chart formats |
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Livecharts are quality vectored charts
that faithfully reproduce the colour, accuracy and detail of standard
hydrographic office paper charts in a vectored and layered format
offering total flexibility not possible with paper charts. Seamless
chart selection and the ability to automatically select detail relevant
to zoom level or as defined by the user.
A complete Livechart catalogue is available within seaPro and on
the seaPro demo CD.
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| S57 is digital data produced by hydrographic
offices and other official sources of chart data. This chart format
will eventually replace paper charts but currently has limited availability.
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| Raster chart formats |
ARCS are official raster charts produced by the British Admiralty
which offer world-wide coverage. An ARCS catalogue is provided within
seaPro and on the seaPro demo CD.
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Seafarer are official raster charts produced by the Australian Hydrographic
Office which cover Australasian waters. |
NZ Mariner are official raster charts produced by the New Zealand
Charting Authority which cover New Zealand waters.
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BSB charts are raster charts scanned charts
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When you purchase seaPro you also get the world-wide set of Livecharts
on your CD. Charts can simply be unlocked from this CD - order the
chart you need and we provide an unlock code so you can install it
immediately from the CD, no waiting for something to be posted to
you.
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Essentially we need to send you a new CD with the latest charts. The
updates can be done with unlock codes from the new CD.
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| We offer world-wide
coverage using various chart formats. See the chart section for
more details on formats and coverage.
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| We have
thousands of customers who have been using our products since the
early 1980’s. They tell us the main reason they chose our
products were ;
1. It is easy to use
2. Charts are paper chart quality
3. It has practical navigational functionality
4. They get good support
Don’t take our word for it download a demo right now and
try it for yourself!
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Generally yes. Most of this is common sense, if you have a wet boat
then you may need to consider a special PC, but on most yachts and
powerboats a chart table location is perfect for a laptop or PC. You
could add a waterproof keyboard and mouse and just use a standard
PC or laptop. For powerboats you will need to consider any pounding
that may cause hard disk problems, so a bit of anti-vibration mounting
will help here. If in doubt always talk to a marine engineer or your
equipment supplier for advice.
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