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Distance plotting websites?

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by theyachtman, Apr 8, 2007.

  1. theyachtman

    theyachtman New Member

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    Hi guys,

    Are there any websites that allow you type in where you want to set off from and then type in where you want to go to and then calculate the distance that it will take to get from A to B by boat also allowing you to set the boat speed you will be traveling with in MPH

    is there any such easy to use website similar to what multimap does for cars but a site for boats?

    look forward to your replies


    Many thanks in advance
  2. techmati

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  3. Garry Hartshorn

    Garry Hartshorn Senior Member

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    There is a function on google earth for measuring distances
  4. YES!

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  5. theyachtman

    theyachtman New Member

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    thanks for the links guys

    I looked at distances.com and it only allows you to look up world major ports, do you know of other ones?

    I am simply looking to travel on holiday to spain, i will be in calpe which is in north costa blanca and i am looking to hire a speed boat to make a trip to tarifa which is 450 miles away by car, so i want to find out how long it will take to go by boat during the day traveling at 35 MPH, do you know of a easy to use site that will allow me to check this up?

    TIA
  6. RVN-BR

    RVN-BR Senior Member

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    SharkyFHB Senior Member

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  8. Ju52

    Ju52 Senior Member

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    using a PDA with GPS

    Hi

    if you have a PDA (Windows Mobile) with a GPS receiver, you can use my software.

    look at http://sourceforge.net/projects/pda-navigation/

    This programm calculate distances between coordinates, so you should have the coords of starting / actual point and any destination.

    I'm developing this in my lasure time and have now an early working state.
    Any suggestions are welcome.
  9. Innomare

    Innomare Senior Member

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    Have a look at:

    http://www.hartmanseatrade.nl/

    and go to "downloads" - "software".

    You can download a number of distance calculation applications there.

    PS - the Hartman brothers run a heavy-lift shipping company, with a new (and fast) vessel. They also do yacht transport. (have a look under projects and archive)

    Bruno
  10. mp-willow

    mp-willow Senior Member

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    I have a question for YES. What makes your product different then the other shadow/support builders?

    I did like your site, and would also like to ask if the Lady Lola Shadow is still named as such or was sold with her mother boat?:eek:
  11. K1W1

    K1W1 Senior Member

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    Hi,

    MP-Willow I think you posted that question to Stan in the wrong thread. He is very unlikely to see it unless someone points it out to him.

    Why don't you start a new thread.

    I am sure it will lead to a lively discussion especially if several shadow boat builders get involved.
  12. mp-willow

    mp-willow Senior Member

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    Shadow boat builds!

    Ok, I will try posting as a new thread. So look for it, title for Shadow boat builds.;)