[C320-list] MyNoaaCharts Android App

[Dean Vermeire]

For what it is worth, I recently purchased the Navionics charting 
Android application for the Caribbean.  I think it was $54 for the high 
definition charts.

The application is a little buggy - not too hard to crash it.  Also, 
although the charts are very good, the navigational features are pretty 
basic.  They do have some hooks in the application to try to get you to 
upgrade to more features.  However, if you have WiFi or cellular 
coverage, the charts can also have Google Maps satellite views of the 
land features.

The app and charts were certainly well worth the $54, but they have a 
way to go, in terms of quality of software.

Dean Vermeire
Moonstruck II (#847)

On 4/11/2014 3:07 PM, Warren Updike wrote:
> NOAA has notified me that they are not continuing development of
> MyNoaaCharts Android app. However, "MX Mariner" on Google Play is very
> similar, and can be had for the minor fee of $7, that allows installation on
> multiple devices. MX Mariner uses some of the chart rendering and tiling
> code that MyNoaaCharts used, and it has GPS/Location based navigation
> features that MyNoaaCharts lacked. Charts are selected by region, downloaded
> no charge, and stored locally so no connection is necessary while onboard to
> use this app. Also, Active Captain POIs are supported.
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> I've not had a chance to use it onboard; but, at $7, I can afford the risk.
> It seems to be the next best thing to a chart plotter, and a good backup
> even if  you have one.
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> Warren and Pattie Updike
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> 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
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