Small Craft Charts

sanuni · #1 (**permalink**) 01-31-2002

This may be basic, but what is the difference between a regular chart and a small craft chart?

Jeff_H · #2 (**permalink**) 01-31-2002

Small Craft Charts used to be called ''tabloid'' or ''strip charts''. They are accordian folded charts that are intended to be easier to use in the cockpit of a small boat and often cover a pretty large area of the coast. They usually contain a bit more detail of shallow venues and narrow rivers and creeks. They have somewhat been replaced by chart books.

Jeff

BigRed56 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-01-2002

Ahoy, jeff is correct they are also are less expensive and can be used for practice navigation off the water. I would not use any but the real deal if your out. Also try to keep in mind that navigation on your dining room table is a lot easier than in the cramped space on the boat. Practice to keep you skills sharp on a small portion of a large chart. Big Red 56 the Pirate of Pine Island.