Copying Navionics Gold charts from SD to CF?

[7tiger7]

Hi,
I am looking to buy the Navionics Gold East Cost chart kit for my new Raymarine plotter. I found the charts I need for locally for a great price - but the charts are on a SD (secure digital) card, which does not fit my plotter (it needs compact flash).
Is it possible to copy the charts off the SD card, and onto a CF card? Will this work, or is there some kind of copy protection?

[gulftex]

I have a 1986 catalina hull #13.Can the shaft log hose be replaced with out hauling boat,if so how much water will enter boat

[sailingdog]

No, probably not... Navionics uses a proprietary card format and card reader.

Originally Posted by 7tiger7

Hi,
I am looking to buy the Navionics Gold East Cost chart kit for my new Raymarine plotter. I found the charts I need for locally for a great price - but the charts are on a SD (secure digital) card, which does not fit my plotter (it needs compact flash).
Is it possible to copy the charts off the SD card, and onto a CF card? Will this work, or is there some kind of copy protection?

[sailingdog]

It would really be a much better idea if you posted this in a thread of its own, since it really has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH THE TOPIC.

Also, I highly recommend that you read the POST in my signature. You've been a member for over a year... so please get a clue, it ain't rocket science.

Originally Posted by gulftex

I have a 1986 catalina hull #13.Can the shaft log hose be replaced with out hauling boat,if so how much water will enter boat

[DwayneSpeer]

Originally Posted by 7tiger7

Hi,
Is it possible to copy the charts off the SD card, and onto a CF card? Will this work, or is there some kind of copy protection?

I've not tried it but all I've read on the net says you cannot copy the charts at all without them getting scrambled. That's how they keep them from getting pirated.