One of the most compelling features of NavNet 3D and MaxSea Timezero is the freedom to choose your favorite cartography, with more chart options available than any other system. Now, Furuno is pleased to announce updates and expansions to both USA NOAA and C-MAP by Jeppesen data, as well as all-new Raster Charts for the Bahamas.
Since 1994 anyone heading to the Bahamas heard one reference cited over and over, the Explorer Charts. What are these Explorer Chart Books and why are they so wildly popular? Along with their research team and photographers, Monty and Sara Lewis have charted the Exumas and Ragged Islands, Abacos, Bimini, all of the Far and Near Bahamas from their sloop Vivacious.
In the beginning, Monty and Sara Lewis knew personally the need for reliable cruising information so they used their own notations and surveys to produce the first Explorer Chartbook for the Exumas. The first edition, Explorer Chartbook Exumas, was a looseleaf set of 24 charts of the Exumas accompanied by a small guidebook. It was followed by the second edition in 1995, which was the first bound chartbook. Now you can have these fantastic Explorer charts on your NavNet 3D system, and even display them in 3D!
Hot on the heels of this major chart release, MapMedia and Jeppesen have released the version 2 C-MAP by Jeppesen chart Library for NavNet 3D and MaxSea TimeZero. These new charts include all of the latest updates and Notice to Mariners.
NavNet 3D MFD product owners have the option of "self-upgrading" their existing chart database using the online NavNet 3D/MaxSea TimeZero Chart Catalog. Unlock codes for new C-Map by Jeppesen chart data may be purchased through your Authorized Furuno Dealer, and are required to unlock this new chart data after it has been installed. Guided, step-by-step instructions for NavNet 3D and MaxSea TimeZero chart installation can be obtained by watching the "Installing Charts" training videos in the Furuno Learning Center.
Along with these major updates, users of NavNet 3D and MaxSea TimeZero have access to the following free-of-charge cartography enhancements:
- Updates to the pre-loaded NOAA Vector (S57) Charts, including the addition of 98 new Vector Charts to the library
- NOAA Edition 4 Raster Chart update that includes the latest updates found on the NOAA paper charts
- NOAA Edition 3 Satellite Photo update that improves the resolution of Satellite Photos for areas outside major cities
- Intermediate levels added to improve the transition between the Worldwide Satellite Photo and local High Resolution Satellite Photos
- NOAA Edition 4 3D Database update that improves the accuracy of the 3D database, especially offshore
NavNet 3D Tip - Changing the Data Box Transparency
One of the recent NavNet 3D software enhancements is the ability to make the data boxes transparent. To edit the transparency, press the MENU key and select the Data Box menu. Inside of the data box menu, in the second column, you will see a scroll bar that is used for setting the transparency level. Simply select this scroll bar and adjust the transparency level up or down until you reach your desired transparency level. For more training on NavNet 3D, view our training videos here.