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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. We support all operating systems from 95 to XP. When shipped
with hardware supplied as a kit from MarineVision the software is
pre-installed so removes any worry about matching specs
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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 RS232 (serial) port . Our kits provide
a RS232 to Bluetooth converter so this instrumentation can be connected
wirelessly. 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
preference.
Charts supported by Euronav offer
quality, detail, accuracy and coverage in standard formats that are
regularly updated. more >>
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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
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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. |
| Raster
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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
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In calm conditions yes. Most of this is common sense, if you have a wet
boat then you should consider one of our special IP67 rated tablet PC's,
if you are out in rough sea's then ordinary laptops could easily fail as
they are not even splash proof and have no shock absorption. If you want
to use a PC for Navigation on deck then our product are a must.
On most yachts and powerboats the chart
table location is perfect for our IP67 rated tablet PC docking stations.
You could add a waterproof keyboard and mouse via these if you want to
work with a keyboard downstairs. For powerboats you will need to
consider the pounding that may cause hard disk problems, so our
solutions really help here.
The beauty of using a kit from ourselves
it that you can do you nav anywhere any time on or off board
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