RayTech 3.0 is the latest version of Raymarine’s electronic-navigation software, which has been updated to display tidal currents directly on the electronic chart on the user’s PC. RayTech 3.0 supports 3-D Bathymetric Contour charts from MapTech, displaying the structure of the ocean floor, and also supports C-MAP vector charts and Nautical Technologies’ SoftCharts. The program lets the user view raster and vector charts simultaneously and accepts overlays of three-day animated weather forecast files, available for free on the RayTech web site. With a subscription, the “Fishing Pro” version of the software incorporates satellite imagery depicting sea-surface temperature and plankton content. The Fishing Pro version allows the user to monitor engine functions and comes with a one-year subscription to Raymarine’s advanced weather services. Prices for the software start at $420. Raymarine, Inc., Nashua, NH; (603) 881-5200;www.raymarine.com.
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