With support for official raster and vector charts from almost every major hydrographic agency in the world (including inexpensive Navionics S-57 vector charts), route planning features with multi-level undo capability, integrated gazetteer and Coast Pilot books, virtual instrument display, and obstacle alerts, Coastal Explorer will help you make your next cruise safer and more enjoyable. Coastal Explorer fully supports interpreting data from the Automatic Identification System and works very well with our AIS Receivers and Transponders.
Coastal Explorer Version includes the following features:
Includes all US charts. Vector charts are included for the entire United States including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Worldwide charts available.
Automatic chart updates
Customizable cruise mode
Integrated blogging tools
Tide and Tidal Current Predictions Information is displayed right on the chart and in the information panels.
Weather Information can be overlaid on the chart. The software comes with a Free one year weather subscription.
The Guide Book Viewer provide valuable information not found on the chart. The US Coast Pilot® and Sailing Directions for the rest of the world are integrated right into the charts.
Waypoint and Route Uploading to your GPS or chart plotter and much, much, more!
Superior Charting
Includes a complete set of U.S Charts
Automatic US chart update service
Fast and Clear Raster Chart Drawing
Elegant Vector Chart Presentation
Integrated Gazetteer, Coast Pilot® and Sailing Directions
Compatible with Many Electronic Chart Formats
Quilt Vector, Raster, and Photo Charts Together Seamlessly
Support for S-63 and S-57 vector charts
SUPERIOR PLANNING
Multi-level Undo and Redo
Powerful Searching
ETA Calculator
Route Obstacle Checking
Integrated Weather Forecasts
Tide Level and Tidal Current Predictions
Import Routes Created with Other Programs
SUPERIOR NAVIGATION
Compatible with most GPS Receivers and Auto Pilots
Enhanced full-Screen Cruising Mode
Virtual Instrument Displays
Voice Alerts
Charted Obstacle Detection
AIS and MARPA Target Display
Day, Twilight, and Night Modes
Radar and video support
AIS Features, too! Coastal Explorer displays other vessels right on the chart and tracks their progress in real-time! It will even calculate whether or not you are on a collision course and tell you (on the screen and with a voice alert) how much time you have to change course.
Other AIS features include:
Graphical display of AIS vessel orientation and past track
Dynamic sortable list of all known AIS vessels including their MMSI number, name, position, closest point of approach (CPA) and the time to CPA, speed, course, heading, range, bearing, destination, ETA, and navigational status
Each vessel may be assigned its own icon and track colors
Search for other vessels by name
System Requirements
To Use Coastal Explorer, you need:
A PC with Pentium 350 MHz or higher processor, Pentium III or higher recommended.
Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP or higher operating system.
128 MB of RAM or above. More is recommended, especially when using raster charts.
500 MB of available hard-disk space (requirements depend on installation options).
Super VGA (800x600) or higher resolution monitor. 1024x768 or higher is recommended.
A GPS with appropriate PC interface required for some features.
An AIS Receiver with appropriate PC interface required for mapping AIS targets.
