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With the passing of the Easter weekend and the forecasts for upcoming weather we understand you want to go sailing! But are you fully prepared for the new season? Below you will find a checklist which will ensure you are ready.
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✔ Software - WinGPS 5 or Marine
In February we released the 2017 editions for WinGPS 5, via this link you will find a description of all the additions in the new editions. An upgrade to the 2017 editions of WinGPS 5 is easily puchased in our webshop. If you have the Service Card 2017 or have already bought the upgrade for WinGPS 5 you can download the upgrade immediately. Log in to your Stentec-account via stentec.com and go to the 'download overview' for the installation files.
The newest version of WinGPS Marine is 2.67 (12-01-2017). To check if you have the latest version, start WinGPS Marine and go to 'Menu - Over & help'. If your version number differs from the above number, you can intall the updates through the Google Playstore by searching for 'WinGPS Marine' and choosing 'update' on the product page.
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✔ DKW water charts
Most of our DKW water charts are available in the 2017 edition. For a safe voyage, with the most up-to-date charts we advise the purchase of the 2017 editions. This entitles you to all future update releases for the entirety of 2017. For the DKW 1800 series and the DKW German Bight updates are released on a weekly basis. When you have a 2016 edition of one of our charts you can purchase a advantageous upgrade version of the 2017 edition.
Service Card 2017 license holders will receive no less than € 20,- discount on 100% Stentec charts. This disount will automatically be added to your order.
Click on the image for a full overview of our DKW water charts.
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✔ Hardware - GPS, AIS, etc.
After updating all your products, it is wise to check if all your hardware is still functioning properly. Preferably before you start your journey. After a period of idleness there is, for example, a possibility of certain updates within Windows which could have a negative influence on your navigational systems.
A good example is the upgrade to Windows 10: older GPS receivers are no longer supported in this new version of Windows. A new GPS receiver, ready for Windows 10, is probably the best solution. We advise the BU-353 S4 GPS receiver which is easily connected to ytour navigational system via USB.
If you are planning on purchasing an AIS system this year, please use our AIS advice tool. After answering a few questions you will receive a recommendation for the AIS device which best meets your expectations.
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