Rose Point Coastal Explorer Sail Magazine reports that new Coastal Explorer is "stable, well-crafted, and loaded with fresh ideas...a humdinger of a new PC charting program".  We think you'll agree. Coastal Explorer includes S-57 ENC chart support for U. S. coast and inland areas--build and extensive chart library at no additional cost!  It also supports Maptech and NDI/Canadian Hydrographic raster charts, too, with automatic chart quilting for charts and photos.  New for 2011 are expanded chart controls, weather observation integration, and ActiveCaptain guidebook support. Add AIS target display with an inexpensive receiver.   Features: Directly displays Maptech and NDI/Canadian Hydrographic format raster and photo charts Displays S-57 format ENC vector charts Automatically plots GPS position information in real time Seamless, quilted chart display Full on-screen help Continuous GPS position plotting NMEA 2000® via Rose Point NMEA 2000 USB Gateway, Actisense NGT-1, or Maretron USB-100 Autopilot control Unlimited routes and waypoints AIS receiver support (requires optional receiver) Integrated gazetteer for place names searching Windows standard user interface Tide and current predictions Weather information overlay Guide book viewer with Coast Pilot and Sailing Directions for the world plus ActiveCaptain integration Computer Requirements: PC with Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or later compatible operating system (32-bit or 64-bit) 500 MB or more available hard drive space (actual requirements depend on installation options) CD-ROM drive for program installation DVD-ROM drive for chart installation Super VGA (800x600) or higher resolution monitor, 1024x768 or higher is recommended NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, or Garmin compatible GPS and/or other marine electronics with an appropriate PC interface Internet access required for some features Ordering Information 121725 Rose Point Coastal Explorer $379.95