OpenCPN Basics - The FREE Chartplotter Program

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  @NealMastel · 4 years ago

  Absolutely have more on openCPN.  Needs a series for sure!

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• NE

  @nestorlld · 4 years ago

  David, this is awesome. I have installed OpenCPN multiple times and then reverted back to Navionics because I never had the patience/time for the steep learning curve that this software takes. But this basic tutorial clarified many issues that frustrated me in the past. I'm 1000x more likely to use OpenCPN as another source of data now. Definitely, an OpenCPN Advanced video would be highly appreciated :-).

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• JA

  @jasonkoslow4174 · 4 years ago

  This is the best Open CPN tutorial I have seen. I have downloaded it, and tried to use it a couple times but revert back to my chartplotter and tablet. Please create more Open CPN vide.

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• DA

  @davidblundell6637 · 2 months ago

  Thanks, David, for sharing your knowledge . I'm in Scotland, and I will check out availability here.  TTFN   Dave

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• KA

  @karlbass7895 · 4 years ago

  Great Job! / Great Info! &nbsp;I believe more video(s) about OpenCPN would be VERY welcome by the boating community.<br>At about <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJf9eL3-RkA&amp;t=1380">23:00</a> into the video, you switch from an RNC chart of where you&apos;re anchored to an ENC chart of the same location. &nbsp;I believe the depths displayed on both charts are either MLW (Mean Low Water) or MLLW (Mean Low Low Water). &nbsp;That means the actual depth you&apos;re experiencing will be subject to tides. &nbsp;The RNC chart appears to show you anchored in an area that is between 2 and 17 feet (MLW or MLLW). &nbsp;The comparable ENC chart appears to show you anchored in an area between .6 meters (1.9 feet) and 5.1 meters (16.7 feet). &nbsp;So the charts appear to be in sync from a displayed depth data perspective. &nbsp;I think you added that you&apos;re actually in about 10 feet of water. &nbsp;I could be wrong, but to me that seems to confirm the charts are pretty accurate, since the bottom would slope from 2 meters / 1.9 feet to about 5.1 meters / 16.7 feet in that area, depending on tide level. &nbsp;Sorry, I geeked out a bit.<br>Thanks again for a Great video.

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• WI

  @windonwater3895 · 3 months ago

  I&apos;ve been thinking of downloading it for over a year. &nbsp;Great video - gives me the push I needed to get started. &nbsp;Thanks!

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  @ScoutyBoyO · 3 years ago

  Holy Moly...I never knew about this. Super helpful. You rock! Yes, more.

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• HA

  @hardstandpete · 4 years ago

  Yes, more open cpn please. Been using awhile, but only basically. A tutorial beyond this would be fantastic. Cheers

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• MA

  @marceld6061 · 4 years ago

  Fantastic! &nbsp;Brief video?? &nbsp;I want more! &nbsp;Thanks David! I am off to download it now.

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• RH

  @RheinOtter · 4 months ago

  A really good tutorial…… thank you very much

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• FE

  @FeelItRising · 4 years ago (edited)

  open source software &apos;available for windows, mac, r pi, and even Linux&apos;. &nbsp;Of course Linux! &nbsp;There is so much great open source software yet people are paying a fortune for their proprietary counterpart on their equally expensive hardware (Apple).

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  @IcarusFisher · 3 months ago

  Very intuitive and resourcefull content. Many thanks for your presentation. ♥