Response to William Taylor You can get free ENC charts as downloads from the U S Govt, NOAA, is that cheap enough? Software to view them varies, but go to www.fugawi.com to find a free viewer to see the charts without navigation tools, or buy their full software that offers planning and GPS interface. Downside is that NOAA has not built all charts in the ENC mode yet, so the coverage is not complete. Check out Fugawi for full details. Bob Capt. Bob & Carol Kunath aboard Sans Souci Pacific Seacraft 38T bobkunath@att.net Cell (Verizon): 847-921-8175 fax:603-506-5381