December 7, 2010 07:55
I am establishing how to acquire charts for use with MacENC in European waters. Obviously I have the Navionics, but that means buying, in my case, charts for the whole of the UK for $299, even though I am not planning to go north for a long while. I will be just south of the area limit for a couple of weeks, which would call for another $299. Once purchased Navionics charts are not updated, I gather.
I am seriously considering AVCS charts from the UK Hydrographic Office, as I can buy permits for just the areas I need for as little as 3 months. Weekly updates are included. But the AVCS coverage at large scale port level is mainly for commercial ports, and does not look like it gives detail of minor creeks and harbours. For these I need to infill with raster charts. I can buy individual ARCS raster charts issues by the UK Hydrographic Office, but these are in HCRF format. Can MacENC read these?
Anyone got any suggestions?
I am seriously considering AVCS charts from the UK Hydrographic Office, as I can buy permits for just the areas I need for as little as 3 months. Weekly updates are included. But the AVCS coverage at large scale port level is mainly for commercial ports, and does not look like it gives detail of minor creeks and harbours. For these I need to infill with raster charts. I can buy individual ARCS raster charts issues by the UK Hydrographic Office, but these are in HCRF format. Can MacENC read these?
Anyone got any suggestions?