Navionics or CMap?

[Bob Ohler]

Between just Navionics and CMap, does anyone here have a preference or dislike for one of these chart brands? If so, which version do you like or dislike?

Yes, paper charts will always have a home on our boat, but I was wondering about how the brands above compare.

Thanks.

[mgphl52]

While I have not worked with CMap, I do like Navionics and use it frequently on my smart phone.

[tjr818]

I too have only used Navionics on my iPhone and iPad, I have always been happy with it. I have never used CMap.

[Jim Walsh]

My chartplotter is Navionics based so I loaded the Navionics app on my iPad and iPhone as a backup. I thought they'd be similar in presentation and function but they are quite different from one another. I use them with a Bad Elf GPS puck bluetoothed to my devices as backups offshore should my chartplotter ever decide to act up.

[Bob Ohler]

Jim, are you running Navionics Plus or Platinum on your GPS?

[Jim Walsh]

Jim, are you running Navionics Plus or Platinum on your GPS?

I'll have to check the chip to be certain but I have a Raymarine C-80 Chartplotter and the current chip was Navionics Gold back in 2008 when I installed it.

[Bob Ohler]

After considering Navionics and C Map Max N+, I am now leaning towards the C Map, which is both Raster and Vector charts all in in one.

[Joe Myerson]

Bob,
I've been using CMap, because I bought a small Standard Horizon chartplotter on sale (C190-i, I believe). I've been happy with it, although I don't update the card very often. I've never used Navionics, however. I run iNavX on my mobile devices as a backup.

Joe