Hi all,

Jill and I are planning on cruising the Bahamas in the future. We are looking at all of the documentation and charts available and have a question for the masses of you who have, and do use them.

First, we do have a chart plotter with up to date chip. A computer with OpenCPN as backup.
I am only talking about paper stuff.

We currently have;
Guide to the Abaco 2015
The Great Book of Anchorages, The Bahamas – the route most traveled
Waterway Guide, Bahamas 2014

What I am now looking for is charts. I see two choices.

First is the Explorer Chartbook, Near Bahamas 7th Edition. The plus is that it has more than just charts, and I see a lot of people LOVE them. The down side I see is that they are spiral bound, in the middle. That makes it hard to use my nav tools (YES I STILL use paper charts!) And I need to get 3 sets to cove all of the area at about $70.00 per set.

The second option I see is Maptech Chartkit Reg 9 Bahamas 7TH Edition. The up side is they fit my nav station AND my charting board. They are not split in the middle so I can use my tools. One set covers almost all the areas I need. And the one set is about $140. The down side is they are just charts. But I think we have the extra stuff in other publications.

What say you? What way did you go, and why?

By the way, I don't plan to purchase till Late Sept. or Oct.

Greg