Navionics Expands Plotter Sync Features for Use with Raymarine Wi-Fi Plotters


Wireless Transfer Now Also Includes Routes and Markers



Wareham, Mass. — Navionics, the leader in content and location-based services for the recreational boating and outdoor markets, announced today an update to its free Plotter Sync feature included in every version of the Navionics Boating app. Now with Plotter Sync, Raymarine Wi-Fi plotter owners can connect through the Navionics Boating app on iPhone, iPad or Android to transfer routes and markers, upload sonar logs for an enhanced SonarChart™ and download updated charts to their plotter card.



“Plotter Sync offers incredible convenience to Raymarine owners,” said Don Black, senior vice president of global sales and marketing, Navionics, “With wireless transfer of routes and markers, sonar logs and chart data, users benefit with better charts each time they step on the boat.”



Transfer routes and markers

Boaters can conveniently plan trips on their phone or tablet then transfer routes and markers to the plotter as soon as they are onboard using their Navionics card or any blank card. The same can be done from plotter to mobile device to review navigation once back ashore.



Upload sonar logs

Sonar logs are effortlessly uploaded to Navionics servers through the Boating app to enhance SonarChart™, the HD bathymetry map featuring extraordinary bottom contour detail, great for increasing awareness of shallow waters and for locating fishing areas at any depth level. Dragonfly PRO 4 and 5 owners can also contribute depth data by using the free SonarChart™ Live feature embedded within the Navionics Boating app while enjoying real-time contours displayed split-screen with CHIRP DownVision™ and fishfinder. SonarChart Live™ is an excellent and exciting way to monitor the improvements a survey will bring to SonarChart™ because changes can be instantly viewed during the sonar log collection process.



Download updated charts

Users can enjoy the most up-to-date charts and download their new enhanced SonarChart™ after about one week without ever having to remove their card from their plotter. Wireless chart updates are possible for Navionics+, Navionics Updates, Platinum+ and HotMaps Platinum cards with an active Freshest Data subscription, free for one year with any Navionics card. Navionics cards bundled with some Raymarine products may also be updated using Plotter Sync.



Availability

Plotter Sync is available with Navionics Boating for iPhone, iPad (version 7.1 and greater) and Android (version 4.5 and greater), and works with Wi-Fi enabled Raymarine a, c, e, and gS Series plotters running LightHouse¬¬ II R10 or later and with the Dragonfly PRO. Learn more at www.navionics.com/plotter-sync.



About Navionics®

For 30 years, Navionics® has developed and manufactured electronic navigation charts and systems for marine, inland lakes and rivers, and outdoors use. Navionics, based in Viareggio, Italy, operates its US headquarters in Wareham, MA, and worldwide offices in the UK, India, Australia, Estonia and Russia.

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