[Kraetos]

My Dad just bought a time share for a boat (like him and 4 other people use it) and we are trying to find good Mac GPS software. We bought a USB GPS receiver. I surfed the internet for a while looking for decent software, but was greeted with crappy interfaces and high prices.

Does anyone have a recommendation for GPS software?

[Foj]

A map and compass. And bring someone who can make a coconut radio in case a storm leaves you shipwrecked.

[ronmexico]

Just out of curiosity, why wouldn't you want a stand alone marine GPS system like these? Wouldn't your Mac be at risk of water damage? What kind of boat?

[Quagmire]

Yeah, +1 on getting a dedicated marine GPS. I would say getting a Loran would be fine with charts, etc, but they are talking about taking Loran down. So a marine GPS+charts is a good deal( if you think you can survive on just the GPS, good luck ). We just got a GPS system for my families Island Packet and it rocks. Although according to the map, it dates back to 1995..... A new GPS system uses 14 year old maps of the depth of the water.......

[Kraetos]

The one on the boat is good for when we're on the boat, but my Dad was looking for one on his computer so he could plan trips from home.