Multiple devices on seaclear type program?

l0keman · #1 03-14-2008

Is there a program like seaclear II that takes inputs for things other than just GPS? Specifically depth? Water temp would be nice too. I see Capn has one for video input. It would be nice to have an "all inclusive system" like the ones Raymarine has, but you know.... one that literally doesn't cost 600% more than my boat?

sailingdog · #2 03-14-2008

There's a program called Advanced NMEA Data Logger, which is $65. But it isn't really designed for monitoring the instruments, since it is basically a data logging program, without any real usable interface.

l0keman · #3 03-14-2008

yeah, I've been looking at these little chartplotters and kinda like the

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It's not too bad priced and it can easily be moved to a new boat. The fish finder add on is actually a depth, temp and speed for only 100$. The only question that remains is will it hook to my West Marine VHF650 for the DSC features?

garymcg · #4 03-15-2008

Tiki Navigator Pro TIKI Navigator - Marine navigation software using Maptech BSB and SoftCharts charts
is relatively inexpensive and will work with the NOAA raster charts. The Pro version is $148.00 and will take input from other instruments. The interface is more user friendly than Sea Clear as well. I'm using it on my boat and am quite satisfied with it.

BarryL · #5 03-15-2008

Hello,

There is a great little free program, just like Seaclear II that can display wind speed, depth, and even AIS data. It's called Seaclear II!!!

If the data comes in to the computer in NMEA format, Seaclear can display it. You can read the manual for more info.

Barry

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Originally Posted by l0keman

Is there a program like seaclear II that takes inputs for things other than just GPS? Specifically depth? Water temp would be nice too. I see Capn has one for video input. It would be nice to have an "all inclusive system" like the ones Raymarine has, but you know.... one that literally doesn't cost 600% more than my boat?

l0keman · #6 03-15-2008

LOL... thanx for the info. I never read destruction manuals. I'm lame that way. I'll try it out as soon as I am done with these glass repairs.