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Garmin ActiveCaptain® Vs. Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes

Garmin ActiveCaptain® vs Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes Usage & Stats

The free ActiveCaptain app creates a powerful connection between your compatible mobile device and Garmin chartplotter, charts, maps and the boating community. Whether you use your Garmin products for cruising, fishing, sailing or diving, this all-in-one app will help you enjoy your time on the water. Just pair the app with your compatible chartplotter to wirelessly transfer and access charts and maps, software updates, routes, waypoints and helpful feedback from the ActiveCaptain Community. And, with the purchase of the OnDeck™ hub(1), you can track and monitor your boat from virtually anywhere. Please note that this app is intended for Garmin chartplotter owners and is not recommended for use as a stand-alone navigational app. FEATURES AVAILABLE: - ONECHART™: > New Garmin Navionics+™ and premium Garmin Navionics Vision+™ cartography, featuring a Navionics® style appearance, advanced Auto Guidance+™ technology(2) and a one-year subscription to daily updates, is available now for North America and Europe, and coming soon to the rest of the world. Purchase our newest-generation charts or legacy BlueChart® g3 charts from your mobile device, and upload them to registered Garmin chartplotters on your vessel. You will get exceptional coverage, clarity and detail with charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics data and much more. Plus, the NOAA raster cartography(3) and premium features can be downloaded for free through the ActiveCaptain app. Visit Garmin.com/marinemaps. - PLAN A TRIP: Plan your trip, or e-scout a new fishing spot before you’re on the water. Then, transfer your data to your chartplotter where you can view your routes and waypoints. - USER DATA SYNC: Automatically back up and sync your data between your chartplotter and the ActiveCaptain app. - ACTIVECAPTAIN COMMUNITY: Join a community of boaters to get up-to-date feedback on marinas, boat ramps and other points of interest (POI). Check ratings, read reviews, and view pictures of POIs to make informed decisions on the water. Contribute your own POI, reviews and pictures from your compatible mobile device. - CONTROL YOUR CHARTPLOTTER: Using the built-in Helm™ feature, the ActiveCaptain app lets you view and control your compatible(4) chartplotter from your smartphone or tablet, even when someone else is at the helm(5). - EASY SOFTWARE UPDATES: Receive notifications about software updates from the app, and update your chartplotter wirelessly. - ONDECK HUB: Use the ActiveCaptain app to track, monitor and control any number of switches with the OnDeck system(1) from nearly anywhere. Door open? Bilge running? Peace of mind comes in the form of text alerts and updates. - GARMIN QUICKDRAWTM COMMUNITY: Download the latest 1’ HD contour maps shared by your fellow boaters, and sync with your chartplotter. You can also upload your own Quickdraw Contours map data. - SMART NOTIFICATIONS: Connect the app to your chartplotter, and turn on smart notifications(4) to see calls, text messages and more on the chartplotter display while your phone is somewhere safe and dry. FOOTNOTES 1) OnDeck hub sold separately and requires an active subscription plan 2) Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations 3) NOAA raster cartography cannot be viewed on echoMAP™ CHIRP and ECHOMAP™ Plus combos but can be viewed on mobile devices via the ActiveCaptain mobile app 4) Helm feature is not compatible with ECHOMAP series chartplotters 5) Check device compatibility on the ActiveCaptain app web page; visit https://www.garmin.com/c/marine/marine-apps/

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Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes

Orca - The Ultimate Boating App * Crisp online and offline nautical charts * Modern chart design to maximize legibility. * Satellite hybrid maps to ease your approaches * Tailored routes for sailboats and powerboats * Most comprehensive AIS data feed * Global marine weather forecast with temperature, wind, tides and currents * Add the Orca Core 2 to get boat integration - instruments, autopilot, remote control and radar integration Works across all platforms - on your phone, tablet, and Orca Display 2. Orca is the next-generation boating system that runs on your mobile and tablet, and on your boat. Experience the award-winning boating app for free. CAPTIVATING MARINE CHARTS Orca's next-generation charts are crisp, easy to read, and respond instantly. High-resolution satellite marine charts make harbor entries and anchoring easier than ever. Orca combines the best of paper chart design with a cutting-edge chart engine. Far ahead of anything else you've tried, Orca gives you the most responsive and beautiful charts on the market. No matter how fast you zoom, pan and rotate, the Orca charts will keep up and show you what you need. Our satellite hybrid charts blend high-resolution satellite imagery with marine chart data to give you an even better understanding of harbor approaches and challenging navigation maneuvers. INCREDIBLE ROUTEFINDING Set your destination, and Orca will find the way instantly. Routes are tailored for your boat and Orca learns from you and other boaters, so you can navigate like a local no matter where you are. A true generation-leap, the Orca Routing Engine analyzes millions of data points in the blink of an eye to give you great, tailor-made routes to your destination. GLOBAL AIS Orca integrates MarineTraffic AIS feed to provide you with the most comprehensive AIS solution in a navigation app. Over 400 000 boats are tracked in real-time with extended information such as Images. FLEXIBLE INSTRUMENTS Get instruments for your phone, tablet and Orca Display. Connect to thousands of devices, from transducers to wind sensors and AIS receivers. Tailor instruments just the way you like them – with perfect legibility day and night. CONNECTIVITY THAT MATTERS While Orca is fully capable offline, it truly shines online. Seamlessly sync routes and spots between your devices. View hyper-local weather forecasts with down-to-the-minute forecasts for your exact location. Get notifications before rainfall or other bad weather while underway. Orca is also clever. It monitors your upcoming trips and notifies you if the forecast changes for the worse so you can prepare and make changes if needed. ONE STEP AHEAD OF BAD WEATHER Weather is the difference between a perfect and a stressful day at sea. It is why weather forecasts are deeply ingrained in the Orca experience. Down-to-the-minute marine weather forecasts help you plan your trips and find the best departure time. While you are underway, the Orca keeps an eye on the weather and sends you real-time alerts if forecasts change. YOU ARE IN GOOD COMPANY Orca is used by boaters worldwide, onboard RIBs, day cruisers, and sailboats. Some use the Orca Core to unlock powerful navigation features on their tablet and phone. Others get the marine-grade Orca Display for a robust and reliable experience in demanding conditions. No matter what you want, you can be sure you’ll get a truly modern, powerful, and incredible boating experience with Orca. A COMPLETE NAVIGATION EXPERIENCE The Orca App can be used as a standalone planning system. For those who want more, get an Orca Core to unlock a full chartplotter experience on your mobile device. The Core is delivered with a high-precision GPS and compass, giving you a more accurate and reliable boating experience. Connect the hub to your existing NMEA 2000 to view instrument data, AIS targets, and control your autopilot – all from your phone and tablet. Join the modern way of boating. Join Orca.