These easy-to-use, compact chart books are ideal for day sailors, fishing boats, and trailer boats. They measure 12" x 17" (24" x 17" when open) and are made of waterproof, tear-resistant synthetic paper that will withstand the elements.

GPS Ready: New features make Waterproof Chartbooks easy to use with your GPS. Most charts include one-minute lat./long. grids to make vessel positioning a breeze, and major navigation aids are identified with named GPS waypoints.

Small and Large-Scale Charts: Waterproof Chartbooks include small-scale, wide area charts as well as large-scale, detailed charts of harbors and approaches. The Chart Page Index (on the front cover) and "Go-To" page numbers make it simple to quickly find the chart you want.

Pre-Plotted Courses: Maptech's navigation editors add magnetic courses between major navigation aids with distances in nautical miles. Chartbooks are also designed to help you do the calculations yourself. Each page includes a Compass Rose with annual increase in variation and complete scale information.

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