Coastal Explorer 1.1 from Rose Point Navigation Systems

Coastal Explorer™ is a sophisticated and full-featured, yet very easy to use navigation software package designed specifically for the pleasure boater.
With support for official raster and vector charts from almost every major hydrographic agency in the world, 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 a Smart Radio AIS Receiver.

Coastal Explorer Version 1.1 includes some major new features:

• Vector charts are included for the entire United States including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The charts come in two formats, S-57 and Coastal Explorer Charts™ which are derived from NOAA charts.
• 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 US Charts (version 1.1)
• 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

Superior Planning

• Multi-level Undo and Redo
• Powerful Searching
• ETA Calculator
• Route Obstacle Checking
• Integrated Weather Forecasts (version 1.1)
• Tide Level and Tidal Current Predictions
• Import Routes Created with Other Programs

Superior Navigation

• Compatible with most GPS Receivers and Auto Pilots
• Full-Screen Cruising Mode
• Virtual Instrument Displays
• Voice Alerts
• Charted Obstacle Detection
• AIS and MARPA Target Display
• Day, Twilight, and Night Modes

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.

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Coastal Explorer working with AIS targets and displaying vessel information.

Coastal Explorer used for route navigation.