Gps chartplotter

THE GPS CHARTPLOTTER: A MUST-HAVE AT SEA

Do you want to conquer the sea and are looking for the best way to sail with peace of mind? Equipping your boat with a GPS chartplotter is the most effective way of tackling the waves .

Waterproof and, for the most part, with a touch screen that doesn't consume a lot of power, these marine jewels will give you a great deal of security, especially if you're discovering new places. Able to notify you of the presence of a simple buoy, you can navigate without fear of encountering obstacles.

A real dashboard, the GPS marine chartplotter positions the boat on the chart and notifies you of elements on the way. Depending on the model, you'll be able to locate yourself, mark positions,be informed of tides, currents, routes and even the time of your arrival.

Whether you own a large sailboat or a fishing boat, you'll find among our selections the leading brands offering chartplotters such as GARMIN, RAYMARINE, HUMMINBIRD, B&GsIMRAD and FURUNO. And our accessories: bracket, cover, cable, external GPS antenna, etc.

Usually called chartplotter, GPS boat or GPS marine chartplotter, we also find terms like Plotter or Chartplotter. But it's all the same electronic boat GPS with color display.

Don't miss our 3" to 5" handheld GPS units like the GPSMAP 276Cx, NMEA-compatible GPSMAP 79s or GPS 73 positioner.

A GPS chartplotter is now indispensable for all your navigation needs, whether you're on a sailboat or a motorboat. Given the vast choice of marine chartplotters on the market, here are the questions you need to ask yourself before buying.

How to choose a boat GPS plotter?

A boat GPS plotter is much more than a basic marine GPS. Depending on the model you choose, you can upgrade it with additional peripherals:

• AIS boat: connect a AIS receiver or a AIS transponder to view nearby equipped boats.
• Marine radar: In fog or when sailing at night, view all ships and coastlines, and navigate around storms.
• Navigation instruments: Depending on GPS plotter compatibility, you can display loch speedo, depth sounder, wind vane, engine info, compass..

And for the more demanding users who opt for a multifunction display, you can add radar or a depth finder to your GPS plotter. And enjoy all the functions of this type of device, whether for fishing or navigation.

What are the functions of a GPS chartplotter?

The primary function of a GPS plotter is to locate your boat in real time, thanks to thebuilt-in GPS antenna. By adding a GPS marine chart Navionics, Garmin or C-Map, depending on compatibility with your screen (see our cartography category), you'll obtain details of your navigation zone.

A chartplotter can be touchscreen, mixed (touchscreen with keys) or simply a physical button

Memorize and quickly find your favorite places or fishing spots by placing individual waypoints on your marine GPS.

Plan your navigations by simply programming your routes: place different waypoints according to your itinerary, and the GPS chartplotter will link them up via theGPS antenna.

Be sure to choose the right chart for your GPS boat from among the following: Navionics Huminbird, Lowrance, Raymarine. Navionics Vision Garmin, C-map Lowrance , Simrad, B&G...

Now you're ready to navigate.

Some chart readers automatically create your route, taking into account your boat's parameters: draught, air draught, etc