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1. Free Marine Navigation Software Download For Laptop
2. Free Marine Navigation Software Mac
3. Free Marine Navigation Software Mac
4. Free Marine Navigation Software For Mac

Raymarine' s new PC navigation solution for Windows XP and Windows 7 operating systems. Raymarine RayTech RNS v6.2 provides a comprehensive set of navigation tools including multi-format electronic charting, SeaTalkHS electronics integration, worldwide tides and currents, and more. Marine navigation coverage includes marine vector charts, freshwater lake maps, and inland river maps (HD/1ft/3ft bathymetry fishing maps included where available). First marine GPS app to have route assistance for marine navigation. You can create new boating routes or import existing GPX/KML routes.

Raymarine Legacy Product

RayTech™ Navigation Software is now retired and the following information is for reference purposes only.

RayTech™ Features

Raymarine's PC navigation solution for Windows XP and Windows 7 operating systems only (Apple OSx, Windows Vista and Windows 8 are unsupported). Raymarine RayTech™ RNS v6.2 provides a comprehensive set of navigation tools including multi-format electronic charting, SeaTalk^HS electronics integration, worldwide tides and currents, and more.

Raymarine RayTech™ RNS Navigation Software (Full and Upgrade Versions)

Features

• Take your PC onboard and access radar, digital sonar, charts and navigation data instantly with compatible Raymarine multifunctional displays
• Support for vector, raster, 3D bathymetric and aerial photo cartography
• Compatible with all Navionics® format charts on compact flash (except Navionics Classic)
• Compatible with Maptech® BSB v2.0-v4.0 Raster Charts, Softchart Raster Charts, NDI Raster Charts and NOAA Raster Navigation charts (RNC)
• Plan waypoints and routes, then transfer them between your PC, Raymarine multifunction displays
• SeaTalk^HS networking through your PC's ethernet port
• Built-in worldwide tides and currents database
• Raymarine analogue and HD Digital radar support
• Raymarine HD Digital Sounder Module support
• AIS target tracking

Raymarine RayTech™ RNS Navigation Software (Planner Version)

Limited version of Raymarine RayTechRNS 6.2 software designed for planning and transferring waypoints and routes, between your PC and Raymarine chartplotters and multifunction displays.

About Raymarine RayTech™ Planner

• PC navigation software for the 'at home' navigator
• Create and plan routes with a simple point and click interface
• Features built-in planning charts for the entire world
• Compatible with a wide range of chart formats including, Navionics Gold, Platinum, and raster charts
• Based on the powerful Raymarine RayTech RNS v6.2 navigation software suite

Transfer Routes and Waypoints to your Raymarine Multifunction Displays

Get the most out of Raymarine RayTech Planner by transferring waypoints and routes between your PC and a Raymarine chartplotter or multifunction display.

• Raymarine RayTech Planner also supports importing and exporting waypoints/routes in the spreadsheet friendly .csv format

Please note, RayTech (all versions) only supports Navionics Compact Flash cards when connected via a compatible MFD or Navionics card reader. mSD and SD Chart cards are not supported and Voyage planner should be used for these types of cards.

Raymarine RayTech™ RNS Navigation Software v6.2
(Full Version)

Raymarine RayTech™ RNS Navigation Software v6.2 System Requirements

Before you can begin installing Raymarine RayTech™ Navigation Software, you need to make sure that the PC you intend to use meets the minimum hardware requirements for running the software. While Raymarine RayTech Navigation Software will run successfully on the minimum requirement, for best performance, the optimum requirements are recommended.

Minimum System Requirements

• Windows XP/ Windows 7
• Pentium 4 processor (or equivalent)
• 1GB RAM
• Monitor - capable of displaying 1024 x 768 resolution, 16 bit colour

Optimum System Requirements

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (or equivalent)
• 2GB RAM or higher
• NVIDIA GeForce FX graphics card or greater

IMPORTANT

In addition to the minimum/optimum requirements, Raymarine Raytech RNS v6.2 will also require one or more of the following, depending on how the PC is to be connected to your instruments/system (None of these are required for the use of Raymarine RayTech Planner):

• Serial port - for connecting to NMEA or SeaTalk
• Ethernet port - for connecting to a Raymarine E Series display using SeaTalk^HS
• Connectivity to a Raymarine E Series Wide display is not supported by Raymarine RayTech RNSv6.2

This adapter is generally not required when networking Raymarine RayTech RNS 6.2 with Raymarine E Series Classic, Raymarine C Series Wide or Raymarine G Series displays, as SeaTalk and NMEA data is carried over the SeaTalk^HS network.

Recommended Adapters

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Serial to USB Adapter

In the event you are interfacing to SeaTalk or NMEA 0183 equipment, and your PC or laptop is not already equipped with a serial port, we recommend the following adapter:

SeaLevel Systems USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter, Model Number 2105

This adapter is generally not required when networking Raymarine RayTech RNS 6.2 with Raymarine E Series or Raymarine G Series displays, as SeaTalk and NMEA data is carried over the SeaTalk^HS network.

Free Marine Navigation Software Mac

Microsoft Wndows Service Packs and Windows Update

Before installing any software product on your PC, it is a good idea to make sure your PC's operating system is up-to-date. For best system and application performance, Raymarine strongly recommends installing the latest Microsoft Windows Service Pack applicable to your operating system. Microsoft Windows Service Packs are available online at no-charge from Microsoft. Microsoft Windows Service Packs

Additionally, it is recommended that you run the Microsoft Windows Update service before installing Raymarine RayTech RNS 6.2. Windows Update is a free Internet tool that provides up-to-the-minute updates for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, and PC hardware device drivers. The Windows Update tool may be launched at any time by opening the Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser, and clicking on the 'Tools' menu, then selecting 'Windows Update'. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the update.

Video Driver Updates

Raymarine RayTech RNS 6.2 is a graphics intensive application. For optimal performance, Raymarine recommends installing the latest video driver update for your PC's graphics hardware. For desktop systems, these updates are available from the graphics hardware manufacturer, or possibly through the Microsoft Windows Update service. Notebook PC users should obtain the latest video driver update from the PC manufacturer.

RayTech™ Features

Raymarine's PC navigation solution for Windows XP and Windows 7 operating systems only (Apple OSx, Windows Vista and Windows 8 are unsupported). Raymarine RayTech™ RNS v6.2 provides a comprehensive set of navigation tools including multi-format electronic charting, SeaTalk^HS electronics integration, worldwide tides and currents, and more.

Raymarine RayTech™ RNS Navigation Software (Full and Upgrade Versions)

Features

• Take your PC onboard and access radar, digital sonar, charts and navigation data instantly with compatible Raymarine multifunctional displays
• Support for vector, raster, 3D bathymetric and aerial photo cartography
• Compatible with all Navionics® format charts on compact flash (except Navionics Classic)
• Compatible with Maptech® BSB v2.0-v4.0 Raster Charts, Softchart Raster Charts, NDI Raster Charts and NOAA Raster Navigation charts (RNC)
• Plan waypoints and routes, then transfer them between your PC, Raymarine multifunction displays
• SeaTalk^HS networking through your PC's ethernet port
• Built-in worldwide tides and currents database
• Raymarine analogue and HD Digital radar support
• Raymarine HD Digital Sounder Module support
• AIS target tracking

Raymarine RayTech™ RNS Navigation Software (Planner Version)

Limited version of Raymarine RayTechRNS 6.2 software designed for planning and transferring waypoints and routes, between your PC and Raymarine chartplotters and multifunction displays.

About Raymarine RayTech™ Planner

• PC navigation software for the 'at home' navigator
• Create and plan routes with a simple point and click interface
• Features built-in planning charts for the entire world
• Compatible with a wide range of chart formats including, Navionics Gold, Platinum, and raster charts
• Based on the powerful Raymarine RayTech RNS v6.2 navigation software suite

Transfer Routes and Waypoints to your Raymarine Multifunction Displays

Get the most out of Raymarine RayTech Planner by transferring waypoints and routes between your PC and a Raymarine chartplotter or multifunction display.

• Raymarine RayTech Planner also supports importing and exporting waypoints/routes in the spreadsheet friendly .csv format

Please note, RayTech (all versions) only supports Navionics Compact Flash cards when connected via a compatible MFD or Navionics card reader. mSD and SD Chart cards are not supported and Voyage planner should be used for these types of cards.

Raymarine RayTech™ RNS Navigation Software v6.2
(Full Version)

Raymarine RayTech™ RNS Navigation Software v6.2 System Requirements

Before you can begin installing Raymarine RayTech™ Navigation Software, you need to make sure that the PC you intend to use meets the minimum hardware requirements for running the software. While Raymarine RayTech Navigation Software will run successfully on the minimum requirement, for best performance, the optimum requirements are recommended.

Minimum System Requirements

• Windows XP/ Windows 7
• Pentium 4 processor (or equivalent)
• 1GB RAM
• Monitor - capable of displaying 1024 x 768 resolution, 16 bit colour

Optimum System Requirements

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (or equivalent)
• 2GB RAM or higher
• NVIDIA GeForce FX graphics card or greater

IMPORTANT

In addition to the minimum/optimum requirements, Raymarine Raytech RNS v6.2 will also require one or more of the following, depending on how the PC is to be connected to your instruments/system (None of these are required for the use of Raymarine RayTech Planner):

• Serial port - for connecting to NMEA or SeaTalk
• Ethernet port - for connecting to a Raymarine E Series display using SeaTalk^HS
• Connectivity to a Raymarine E Series Wide display is not supported by Raymarine RayTech RNSv6.2

This adapter is generally not required when networking Raymarine RayTech RNS 6.2 with Raymarine E Series Classic, Raymarine C Series Wide or Raymarine G Series displays, as SeaTalk and NMEA data is carried over the SeaTalk^HS network.

Recommended Adapters

Serial to USB Adapter

In the event you are interfacing to SeaTalk or NMEA 0183 equipment, and your PC or laptop is not already equipped with a serial port, we recommend the following adapter:

SeaLevel Systems USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter, Model Number 2105

This adapter is generally not required when networking Raymarine RayTech RNS 6.2 with Raymarine E Series or Raymarine G Series displays, as SeaTalk and NMEA data is carried over the SeaTalk^HS network.

Microsoft Wndows Service Packs and Windows Update

Before installing any software product on your PC, it is a good idea to make sure your PC's operating system is up-to-date. For best system and application performance, Raymarine strongly recommends installing the latest Microsoft Windows Service Pack applicable to your operating system. Microsoft Windows Service Packs are available online at no-charge from Microsoft. Microsoft Windows Service Packs

Additionally, it is recommended that you run the Microsoft Windows Update service before installing Raymarine RayTech RNS 6.2. Windows Update is a free Internet tool that provides up-to-the-minute updates for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, and PC hardware device drivers. The Windows Update tool may be launched at any time by opening the Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser, and clicking on the 'Tools' menu, then selecting 'Windows Update'. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the update.

Video Driver Updates

Raymarine RayTech RNS 6.2 is a graphics intensive application. For optimal performance, Raymarine recommends installing the latest video driver update for your PC's graphics hardware. For desktop systems, these updates are available from the graphics hardware manufacturer, or possibly through the Microsoft Windows Update service. Notebook PC users should obtain the latest video driver update from the PC manufacturer.

Whether you use your smartphone or tablet as your primary marine chartplotter or as a backup, here are five favorite navigation apps from the editors of BoatUS Magazine.

Navigating with your tablet or phone has never been easier. We list our favorite five mobile chartplotter apps for use on iOS or Android tablets or smartphones. All the handheld navigation apps listed are either free or low cost, but if you want additional features or detailed charts, many require in-app purchases. The interface for each of the apps is somewhat different, so try out a few for yourself and see which one suits you and your boating needs best.

Most mobile marine navigation apps use NOAA raster charts, effectively paper charts that have been scanned and uploaded into the app. Vector charts are electronic charts that offer seamless scrolling between different areas plus allow the user to zoom in for extra detail.

If you have a choice, a tablet is preferable to a smartphone simply because the visible chart area is that much larger.

iNavX

This very popular handheld chartplotter app works on both iOS and Android devices. There's a small charge to download the app, but then you can download NOAA raster charts for free. iNavX works with vector charts, too, including Navionics, Waterway Guides, NV Charts, and more, but there's an extra charge for these.

For an additional cost, you can download and overlay Theyr and GRIB file weather data, a handy feature.

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Cost: $4.99 to download, plus the costs of charts and weather data (via in-app purchases)

Pros: Superb navigation app; works with both raster and vector charts; weather data overlays available; 10% discount on charts for BoatUS Members

Cons: Takes some getting used to; some may find it overly complicated

iSail GPS

This is the cheapest app of those reviewed, and there aren’t any signups, pop-up ads, or in-app purchases to spoil the experience. This isn’t the most comprehensive navigation app, but a solid, easy-to-use, no-frills navigation tool. Easily measure distance between two points of interest, and import and export waypoints, routes, and tracks. This app uses NOAA raster charts, and like many of the other apps, charts are stored on the device itself, not online, so the app is fully functional even when there is no Wi-Fi or cell signal. One handy tool is the waypoint list that shows the ETA to each intermediate waypoint, not just to the final destination.

Cost: $7.99

Pros: Cheap and cheerful; shows ETA to intermediate waypoints

Cons: Cheap and cheerful; iOS only

MX Mariner

This Android-only app offers offline raster charts in addition to access to the Active Captain interactive guidebook. To add to functionality, the app also features road maps, but these are only available when the device is connected to cell or Wi-Fi service. As with other apps, you can create, edit, input, and view waypoints and use the measure tool to quickly measure between two points on the chart. Distances can be displayed in nautical or statute miles or kilometers to suit the operator's preference.

Cost: $9.99

Pros: Easy to use with no frills; road maps are useful for trailer boaters

Cons: Android only; road maps require access to network

Navionics

Probably the most popular navigation app, Navionics utilizes vector charts and allows the user to connect to some chartplotters via Wi-Fi to transfer routes and waypoints. Charts, once downloaded, are stored on the device for offline use. Crosshairs allow for easy waypoint placement and access to local weather and tide information. Navionics offers a free two-week free trial after which the charts must be purchased to continue using the app.

In-app purchases open up additional features such as auto routing and sonar charts.

Cost: App is free; $14.99 to download U.S. charts

Pros: Intuitive and easy to use; connects to some chartplotters; weather/tide info; free trial

Cons: Requires an annual subscription

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SeaNav

SeaNav comes from the same company that bought out BoatBeacon, the well-known AIS app. SeaNav uses NOAA vector charts which seamlessly download and link together as you scroll. Android users are out of luck — the app is only compatible with iOS devices. The map interface offers chart, satellite, and hybrid modes. Further functionality is offered for those with Simrad, B&G, or Lowrance chartplotters through Wi-Fi compatibility allowing sharing of data across the network. Considering the features offered, SeaNav appeals with great value for the money. Not sure if you want to pay yet? There's a free version that allows you to play with it, but you'll have to pay for specific charts.

Cost: $19.99

Pros: Good value with easy-to-use interface; chartplotter compatibility; app for Apple Watch; includes 12 months of free updates for installed U.S. charts; free trial

Cons: iOS version only

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