Using PCs on Board

by RobButtress (Author), TimThornton (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $4.37

  This book shows how using a PC can enhance everyone's enjoyment of sailing by giving accurate, timely information and taking much of the slog out of navigational calculations. It guides the reader through the process of choosing a PC as well as suitable software for tidal calculations, route planning, chart plotting, performance analysis, weather information, communications and the Internet. It provides technical information to help buyers ask the right questions and make the right choices. It advises on installing and looking after a PC on board and covers such issues as power supplies, interfacing and upgrading.

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $3.29

  A manual on using a PC on board a boat. It guides the reader through the process of choosing a PC as well as suitable software for tidal calculations, route planning, chart plotting, performance analysis, weather information, communications and the Internet. The authors demonstrate how using a PC can make life easier on board and take the slog out of navigational calculations. There is information on installing and looking after a PC on board, along with discussions of power supplies, interfacing and upgrading.