Or vector charts are more compact than raster charts...

Cheers,
    Rick

Jack Webb wrote:

> Actually, Rick, the current size of the full set of charts on my DVD
> is 5.67 GB (not MB), so the "full chart set" to which you refer must
> be a little short (like 1/20).
>
> Jack
>
>
> On Dec 1, 2005, at 11:58 AM, Richard B. Emerson wrote:
>
>> Or go to
>> http://chartmaker.ncd.noaa.gov/mcd/enc/download.htm
>> and get the current data set for free. The full chart set currently
>> takes up about 250-290M and is, therefore, not something to be
>> downloaded by phone modem. But for those with a fast connection,
>> it's the "real deal".
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Rick
>>
>> Jack Webb wrote:
>>
>>> If anyone has even a mild interest in digital charts for
>>> navigation on a PC/Mac, you might find the following link of
>>> interest.
>>>
>>> This site provides a way to obtain BSB3 charts of the entire US
>>> coast and inland waterways (2,177 charts) and current NOAA ENC
>>> charts (535) all bundled together on a single DVD, along with a
>>> lot of additional and indispensable references. For only $99, this
>>> is a great addition to your nautical library!
>>>
>>> Take a look...
>>>
>>> http://HighSeasDrifter.com
>>>
>>
>>
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