LenBuchanan
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jul 29, 2020
- Messages
- 85
- Location
- U.S.A
- Vessel Name
- Feath (fee-a) Gaelic for Calm, Tranquil
- Vessel Make
- 1989 Jefferson 37 Sundeck
Hi all,
I currently use PolarView/PolarNavy as my chartplotter on a laptop using NOAA raster charts (same for Canadian). A couple of years ago, Polar View/Polar Navy stopped supporting the product, although I have never had a problem with it.
My concern is if a problem arises of converting over to OpenCPN. I know a lot of people utilize this as their chartplotter.
What is the ease of use?
How well does it flow from one chart to the next and/or the embedded charts for harbors, etc.?
I have utilized Polar View for the last 8 years with no problem and cruised Lake Superior in 2021 with no problems.
We are planning a 4 month cruise next year 2024, from Lake Michigan up through the North Channel of Lake Huron, into Georgian Bay and then the Trent Severn Waterway to the Thousand Islands and don't want experience problems along the way with a chartplotter.
I guess I'm looking for user experience with OpenCPN.
Thanks in advance
Len Buchanan
I currently use PolarView/PolarNavy as my chartplotter on a laptop using NOAA raster charts (same for Canadian). A couple of years ago, Polar View/Polar Navy stopped supporting the product, although I have never had a problem with it.
My concern is if a problem arises of converting over to OpenCPN. I know a lot of people utilize this as their chartplotter.
What is the ease of use?
How well does it flow from one chart to the next and/or the embedded charts for harbors, etc.?
I have utilized Polar View for the last 8 years with no problem and cruised Lake Superior in 2021 with no problems.
We are planning a 4 month cruise next year 2024, from Lake Michigan up through the North Channel of Lake Huron, into Georgian Bay and then the Trent Severn Waterway to the Thousand Islands and don't want experience problems along the way with a chartplotter.
I guess I'm looking for user experience with OpenCPN.
Thanks in advance
Len Buchanan