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Brand: Maptech
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Maptech ChartKits are full-color reproductions of U.S. government and private charts published for popular cruising regions. The convenient-sized, spiral bound books are large enough to allow for manual plotting, yet small enough to fit on your nav-station or lap. ChartKits are economical and can save up to 90% of the cost to purchase individual paper charts. Most ChartKits measure 12" W x 19" H when closed. Typical individual charts measure 22" x 17". The chartbooks are packaged in a vinyl envelope. The versions shipping are the most up-to-date ones Maptech offers. ChartKits include a Free Companion CD.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.8 stars
(based on 5 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to read(3)
Best Uses:
Navigation(5)
Primary use:
Personal(4)
Was this a gift?:
No(3)
 
Great big picture but big
By RogeruuVerified Reviewer from Marion, MA. on 12/5/2010
Pros:
Easy To Read, Waterproof
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Expeditions, Large Boats, Navigation, Sailing
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Maptech Maptech ChartKit with Companion CD:

Very good medium to large area charts for coast wise navigation. Does not have many detailed charts for harbors and complicated areas (or I should be wearing glasses). The book is physicaly too big for me as I navigate with a chart book or folded chart on our little lobster-yacht companion way hatch next to the Raymarine chart plotter. This would be great if you use a real nav station.

 
When all else fails
By GypsyVerified Reviewer from Bath, ME on 12/5/2010
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:
Expeditions, Fishing, Large Boats, Navigation, Sailing, Small Boats
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Maptech Maptech ChartKit with Companion CD:

GPS and electronics are grand. But, when all else fails, everyone looks at the navigator and there is only one acceptable response - "I know where we are and how to get there from here."

 
Don't forget the paper
By STHayesVerified Reviewer from Rockland, Maine on 11/14/2010
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Navigation
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Maptech Maptech ChartKit with Companion CD:

I have Coastal Explorer on my laptop, a 12" chartplotter at the helm and I would never set sail without my Chartkit in the cockpit. It is the best way to scope out an area and identify landmarks, even if you use your chartplotter or computer to plot your course. The actual charts are cumbersome to keep and handle, but the Chartkit fits the nav station perfectly and, with the clear cover, is essential as I sail. NOAA is actively replacing many of the charts in Maine and I look forward to the next edition of my district.

I've also spent many a delightful evening in the winter reading the charts and guides, taking me back to cruises past and planning cruises future. Much easier to share than the computer screen.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
paper charts
By joyce from somewhere on the ICW on 5/4/2010
Best Uses:
Navigation
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Maptech Maptech ChartKit with Companion CD:

paper charts: got to have 'em.[...]

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
excellent customer service
By RockyShoreVerified Reviewer from Boulder, CO on 1/6/2009
Pros:
Good price, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Recreational cruiser
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Maptech Maptech ChartKit with Companion CD:

MapTech charts perform as expected. [...]

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