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Raymarine’s RayTech RNS 6.0 Navigation Software offers boaters the most comprehensive set of navigation software tools available today. With version 6.0, customers can integrate RayTech software with Raymarine’s E-Series displays by using Raymarine’s SeaTalkhs networking protocol, a simple, single Ethernet connection between a PC and Raymarine’s SeaTalkhs Network switch. As a result, radar, digital fishfinder, chart and navigation data can easily be shared between a PC and a boat’s onboard displays.

In addition, NMEA named Raymarine’s E120 Multifunction Navigation Display with Navionics Platinum Charts the Best Navigation product for 2006. Raymarine’s most powerful multifunction displays, the E-Series delivers chartplotter, fishfinder, radar, and video in an easy to use networked navigation system. With the addition of Navionics Platinum cartography, the E120 provides boaters with multi-dimensional charts that deliver improved situational awareness through 3D and photographic chart views, along with point-and-click access to the vast Platinum vector chart database and port services information.

"Once again, Raymarine is honored to be recognized by NMEA and the marine electronics community for our ability to deliver innovative products to all boaters," said Terry Carlson, president of Raymarine. "The Best in Show and Best Navigation awards acknowledge Raymarine's continuing efforts to optimize our line of products and bring the latest technology to the industry."

The NMEA awards recognize excellence in design, performance and reliability in marine electronics products, and offer NMEA members the opportunity to distinguish the most innovative technology in the market. The awards are selected by votes in a variety of categories from marine electronics dealers, distributors and other industry professionals.

Call Bluewater's Electronic Chart Department for more information on RNS 6.0 or Navionics Platinum Cartography!

New: Managing the Waterway Electronic Charts!!!

Minneapolis, M.N.--In 2006, NOAA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began distributing Raster Navigational Charts (RNCs™), vector Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), and vector Inland Electronic Navigation Charts (IENCs) for free.

However, assembling and maintaining a complete coastal library is extremely time consuming. As a service to their readers, Mark and Diana Doyle of Semi-Local Publications, the publishers of the Managing the Waterway series of cruising guides, have decided to download and catalog these NOAA and USACE updated charts yearly. These files are not electronic reproductions of pages from their cruising guides, but are complete certified NOAA and USACE charts for use with your electronic navigation equipment.

Additionally, the Doyles have included searchable government publications such as Coast Pilots, Light Lists, and Chart No. 1 as well as a growing list of trial software for PC and Macintosh charting and navigation applications. Many boaters are just discovering electronic charting and this allows them to easily explore the options before committing to a purchase.

Call Bluewater's Electronic Navigation Department to order! Here is what you get for just $39.95:

Contents (Two-DVD Set for $39.95):

All available NOAA Raster Navigational Charts (RNCsTM) organized in the following regions:

• New England (209 Charts)
• New York, New Jersey, New York Canals, and Great Lakes (624 Charts)
• Chesapeake & Delaware Bays (135 Charts)
• Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)(185 Charts)
• Florida Keys (76 Charts)
• Gulf of Mexico (214 Charts)
• Alaska (389 Charts)
• West Coast (289 Charts)
• Pacific & Caribbean Islands (U.S. Possessions)(147 Charts)

All available NOAA vector Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs).

All available USACE vector Inland Electronic Navigation Charts (IENCs).

Searchable Government Publications (including Coast Pilots, Light List, and Chart No. 1).

Free and Trial versions of leading PC and Mac charting and navigation application programs.