Comments on: Chartplotter vs GPS Explained https://pioneersurvival.com/chartplotter-vs-gps/ Outdoor Discovery Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:00:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: SailorDude https://pioneersurvival.com/chartplotter-vs-gps/#comment-3004903 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:14:11 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=3136#comment-3004903 In reply to Cap’n J.

nice, but i still don’t get which one’s better for just casual sailing?

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By: TechieTrev https://pioneersurvival.com/chartplotter-vs-gps/#comment-3004911 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:14:11 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=3136#comment-3004911 Good overview, but I’d love more in-depth technical comparison. How does the accuracy and reliability compare between GPS and chartplotters for off-shore navigation?

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By: Jenny_BoatLvr https://pioneersurvival.com/chartplotter-vs-gps/#comment-3004910 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:38:37 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=3136#comment-3004910 Absolutely loved the article, Jonathan! It’s so hard to find clear, concise info like this. Helps a lot with my blog content too. Thanks for making tech stuff understandable.

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By: Navig8rNate https://pioneersurvival.com/chartplotter-vs-gps/#comment-3004909 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:24:44 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=3136#comment-3004909 Really insightful comparison between GPS and Chartplotters. Makes it easier for us tech guys to explain the differences to our less tech-savvy friends.

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By: TechyBoater https://pioneersurvival.com/chartplotter-vs-gps/#comment-3004902 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:39:56 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=3136#comment-3004902 In reply to Cap’n J.

Agreed! It’s great when articles make the complex stuff easy to get.

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By: SkepticSea https://pioneersurvival.com/chartplotter-vs-gps/#comment-3004908 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:17:01 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=3136#comment-3004908 Everyone’s crazy about tech these days. Bet half the boaters with chartplotters don’t even know how to use them right. Sometimes simpler is better, IMO.

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By: Marina_Mike92 https://pioneersurvival.com/chartplotter-vs-gps/#comment-3004907 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 23:30:20 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=3136#comment-3004907 lots ppl at the marina talk bout chartplotters. seems like a big deal for the serious boaters. gps on my phone does the job for me tho.

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By: Ol' Salty https://pioneersurvival.com/chartplotter-vs-gps/#comment-3004906 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 20:41:34 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=3136#comment-3004906 In my day, we used the stars and a good ol’ map. Now you youngsters can’t navigate without beeping gadgets. What’s next? Robots sailing ships?

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By: GeoJake https://pioneersurvival.com/chartplotter-vs-gps/#comment-3004905 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 17:00:51 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=3136#comment-3004905 I think it’s a common misconception to underestimate the utility of a chartplotter. Sure, GPS gets you places, but chartplotters offer so much more navigational insight. Especially in challenging waters.

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By: BoatNoob101 https://pioneersurvival.com/chartplotter-vs-gps/#comment-3004904 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 14:57:07 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=3136#comment-3004904 i heard chartplotters can be super pricey, dont know if my small boat needs all that fancy stuff. gps sounds simpler??

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By: Cap'n J https://pioneersurvival.com/chartplotter-vs-gps/#comment-3004901 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:07:31 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=3136#comment-3004901 Just got through the comparison of GPS and Chartplotter. Good job breaking down the basics! Helped clarify a few things for me.

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By: SammyT https://pioneersurvival.com/chartplotter-vs-gps/#comment-3004900 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 08:17:38 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=3136#comment-3004900 hey Jonathan Holmes, was reading about GPS and Chartplotter stuff. so like, can u use a chartplotter as a gps too or are they totally different gadgets?

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