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There is NO reason why it shouldn't work on a netbook. I have run it from a Compact flash card, DVD, and from my HDD drive. I think it needs to be run from the HDD in order to save things. Internet is not required. I may be purchasing used netbook or a refurbished Panasonic Military spec Toughbook. The only reason I'm running it on my PC is to familiarize myself with it, and I don't own a laptop. I'm impressed by what it does for the little bit I spent, and it takes a lot to impress grumpy old men. The Laptop will be the biggest expense, but it's not tied to the boat. The hardest thing I had to do, to geek this along, was enter hardware manager and see what port the GPS USB was hooked to. This info had to be entered in the SeaClear program. Even an old slug like me had it up and running in 5 minutes. I think the DVD contains over 4 gigs of data. When I load it to a laptop I'll only load the charts I may use. I also backed up the DVD. If you want to try it I can bring you a copy.

Jimmy, Have a safe trip.

Welcome aboard. Someone will ring in with an answer soon.

Yes it does. I need to get more familiar with it. I believe to leave notes and save information you have to run it off your hard drive. I'm running just off the DVD right now. I need to go through the manual.

I finally received the SeaClear II program loaded with all the NOAA charts. I used a large boat icon instead of an arrow to show my position better just for this screen shot. I'm impressed at what it shows. I did have to go into the guts of the PC to get the Com Port the GPS receiver is plugged into. Just click on the area and the required chart is loaded. A pic is worth a thousand words.

Nice shot Jeff.

Nick, How soon do you need them? I can mail you some things or give them to you the day of the seminar. If you need them pronto give me your address. Prayers for the little guy and his family.

VN, She looks like she has always had a lot of TLC.

Erik, WTG. Nice pics, start to finish.

Yes I have heard that. I think it gets even touchier when you are in Canadian waters.

Shows and seminars, are a gr8cure for cabin fever.

A warm welcome to you Adam. Companies Like Big Jon and Cannon, usually look at established businesses that will stock some of their parts, and have some factory training on the repairs. You may want to contact them.

Ya that.

Bob, VN Pic.

Mike, What a trip. WTG

I am for sure.

A warm welcome to you Paul. Nice fish.

Gotcha.

Just a point of information. I'm curious, what makes this different than what we have right here?

I like 4 riggers. When the rigger bite is hot, Ya give em what they want.

Nice laker and nice King.

RIP Captain Phil.

I'm still waiting on my NOAA chart DVD. Today I have SeaClear running on a Compact Flash card I borrowed from my Nikon camera. The GPS receiver is very stable even in my basement. I cupped my hand over it, and that will make it drop out. I think running the GPS programs off a memory stick or card may be more reliable than a moving hard disc drive or DVD ROM. Please tell me I'm not turning into an old Geek.

Maybe you could use some of the multiple rod holders that go into the flush mount gimble holder. If you know a good welder these could be cut and put at whatever angle you want. Maybe all you need to do is a slight modification on the gear you already have. It's tough to visualize, but I'm sure you'll figure something out. At one time I was thinking about outriggers for my boat.

You can never have too many rod holders on a boat. I was going to remove 8 storage rod holders but never did. I just did a mental count and I think I have 38 rod holders. 8 on the transom bar with 4 riggers 8 Rocket launcher 10 Bird trees including 2 I use for nets 8 Storage holders along side the helm and mates chairs. 4 Big Jon Multisets for Divers and walleye fishing. I have rods that do double duty for walleye and Salmon. It's easier to hide a reel than a combo. I just bought 4 more Diawa 8-1/2 foot rigger rods that I'll keep for backup. It seems we'll break a few rods every year. I repair the ones I can, and keep some of the broken ones for parts. Most of the rod repairs have to wait until late Fall and Winter. I'm never unprepared for the unexpected. If a rod get broken I have another in its place before I have a chance to wipe my tears. Ya can't use it if it's not onboard. I try and fish 5 days a week if the weather allows. So my gear gets lots of use.