How do I use a chartplotter?

Using your chartplotter has two steps - plotting your course, and then sailing your course. Plotting your course is fairly easy once you understand the mechanics of creating waypoints and routes. The steps are like plotting it on paper, without all the line drawing and moving. Determine the start and end of your course.

What is a multi-function chart plotter?

The multi-function chart plotters rarely have their own GPS or transducers, but integrate with all the ship's instruments, RADAR antennas and autopilots to show a full picture of your navigation, along with the installed charts and the courses you plot. Displays electronic chart data. Allows the user to plot waypoints and courses.

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Can you plot a course on a chart plotter?

Since 2012 he's been cruising the world with his wife and living aboard full time. When you're getting ready for your first sail to go some place , it's time to think about plotting a course. You can plot a course on paper, but most sailors today use a chart plotter for planning courses and navigating them.