Recommendations for FREE on-line nautical mapping tools... Like Google Maps

[Just For Fun]

As I make offers on my next big-boy toy - 340 Sundancer 2004 to 2008 - I'm curious about finding some of the newer and FREE on-line software that we can use for dreaming.

Example: While I live in the San Diego, CA area, I'm thinking of cruising the Sea of Cortez. So to that purpose, what on-line and FREE resources are available?

Yes, I'm well await of the cruising charts, their benefits, etc. and was very close in studies/courses to getting my Captains license. But this is simply to "play and fantasize."

 

[jmcdboater]

We were just down to San Carlos a few months ago, ‘cruising the Sea of Cortez’ sounds really great, good luck!

 

[Creekwood]

Navionics has a free chart viewer on their web site. https://webapp.navionics.com/#boating@6&key={soiGn~ncN

 

[Just For Fun]

We were just down to San Carlos a few months ago, ‘cruising the Sea of Cortez’ sounds really great, good luck!

jmcdboater:

Did you drive your 300 down there or just rent a boat when you go there?

 

[Just For Fun]

Navionics has a free chart viewer on their web site. https://webapp.navionics.com/#boating@6&key={soiGn~ncN

Creekwood:

I'll check this one out now.

Thanks!!

 

[Steve S]

Aquamap, Active Captain are some other popular apps. Not sure if there is a cost.

 

[Just For Fun]

Aquamap, Active Captain are some other popular apps. Not sure if there is a cost.

SteveS:

I'll check them out.

What part of N. IL? I've boated out of Waukegan Harbor for several years.

Thanks.

 

[Steve S]

SteveS:

I'll check them out.

What part of N. IL? I've boated out of Waukegan Harbor for several years.

Thanks.

I’m up at North Point as is Golfman, Nepenthe.

 

[superwa]

Check out the boating apps group on Facebook for some ideas

 

[Just For Fun]

Superwa:

Interested in more info on the "steps" type of structure you have attached to your swim platform in your video.

 

[Almightys]

C-MAP is still free to plot but can’t use it for Nav unless you pay

 

[superwa]

It’s a dinghy davit from thedinghydavit.com Love that I got my platform back and I just push a button to get the dinghy on the boat.

Superwa:

Interested in more info on the "steps" type of structure you have attached to your swim platform in your video.

 

[Just For Fun]

It’s a dinghy davit from thedinghydavit.com Love that I got my platform back and I just push a button to get the dinghy on the boat.

Very nice.

What's the roughest seas you've been in with that davit setup with your dingy and motor attached?

 

[Just For Fun]

C-MAP is still free to plot but can’t use it for Nav unless you pay

Checking out the 'C-Map" now.

Thanks.

 

[superwa]

Had no issue with 4 footers. It’s quite solid.

Very nice.

What's the roughest seas you've been in with that davit setup with your dingy and motor attached?

 

[Shaps]

As I make offers on my next big-boy toy - 340 Sundancer 2004 to 2008 - I'm curious about finding some of the newer and FREE on-line software that we can use for dreaming.

Example: While I live in the San Diego, CA area, I'm thinking of cruising the Sea of Cortez. So to that purpose, what on-line and FREE resources are available?

Yes, I'm well await of the cruising charts, their benefits, etc. and was very close in studies/courses to getting my Captains license. But this is simply to "play and fantasize."

Navionics app has a free trial and then its a whopping $25 for a year, with downloadable maps, etc.
Well worth it IMHO.

 

[Skybolt]

As mentioned above, this is probably the best viewer out there, there is a free online version, but you can't navigate with it. The phone/tablet app is well worth the money.
Navionics: https://webapp.navionics.com/?lang=en#boating/routing/automatic@10&key=cfalFd~bpM

This is the desktop viewer link, not sure if it's free or not as I have all Garmin/Navionics charts.
Active Captain: https://activecaptain.garmin.com/en-US/Map

Argo Chart Viewer - just google that, it's free for use on phones/tablets.

 

[Just For Fun]

As mentioned above, this is probably the best viewer out there, there is a free online version, but you can't navigate with it. The phone/tablet app is well worth the money.
Navionics: https://webapp.navionics.com/?lang=en#boating/routing/automatic@10&key=cfalFd~bpM

This is the desktop viewer link, not sure if it's free or not as I have all Garmin/Navionics charts.
Active Captain: https://activecaptain.garmin.com/en-US/Map

Argo Chart Viewer - just google that, it's free for use on phones/tablets.

Super!! Thanks for this info. Checking it out now.

 

[Althepal78]

Navionics app has a free trial and then its a whopping $25 for a year, with downloadable maps, etc.
Well worth it IMHO.

yes and it is well worth it

 

[scrumper]

i-Boating : Free Marine Navigation Charts & Fishing Maps

I found this accidentally years ago. It's buttery smooth and clear.