I would like a detailed navigational map of inland waterways from Clearwater, Fl
to Jacksonville, Fl.  Where can I find a service to map this for me?

Dear marilynal-ga;

Thank you for allowing me an opportunity to answer your interesting
question.

It won’t be necessary to hire a service to map the waterways for you
because it’s already been done. SOFTCHARTS INTERNATIONAL
http://www.softcharts.com/ offers a variety of maps and mapping
software that can be used as both a navigational tool onboard a vessel
or as a source for printing off hard copy navigational charts prior to
departure.

If you are dead set on having your own maps made, SOFTCHARTS advises
that they will custom chart any map in either print form or on CD. Be
sure to check out their large catalog and their online sample charts.
They also offer at least two fully functional charts for download so
you can give them a try as well as an interactive map so you can give
the charting software a test drive. The closer you zoom in the great
the detail becomes. (Actually, I found both of them to be quite
fascinating).

I have no personal or professional connection or previous involvement
with this company whatsoever, but in researching your question their
name came up time and time again in my searches for navigational
charts. Obviously there are other sources for charts (as seen in this
article by the NOAA http://chartmaker.ncd.noaa.gov/nsd/ but none that
I found appeared to offer what SOFTCHARTS does, especially not in the
same price range.

Below you will find that I have carefully defined my search strategy
for you in the event that you need to search for more information. By
following the same type of searches that I did you may be able to
enhance the research I have provided even further. I hope you find
that that my research exceeds your expectations. If you have any
questions about my research please post a clarification request prior
to rating the answer. Otherwise, I welcome your rating and your final
comments and I look forward to working with you again in the near
future. Thank you for bringing your question to us.

Best regards;
Tutuzdad-ga


INFORMATION SOURCES

SOFTCHARTS INTERNATIONAL
http://www.softcharts.com/custom_charts.htm

CUSTOM CHARTS
http://www.softcharts.com/custom_charts.htm

CHART CATALOG
http://www.softcharts.com/catalog2.htm

SAMPLES AND DOWNLOADS
http://www.softcharts.com/choice.htm

TEST DRIVE THE CHARTING SOFTWARE
http://www.boatchart.com/mapping/chart/scindex.cfm

NOAA 
http://chartmaker.ncd.noaa.gov/nsd/



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Buy Florida navigational charts

Thank you for a quick response. We will use soft charts as
recommended.  We are seasoned boaters but have not been in those
waters.  Plan a trip in the Fall.