Yes, and it works fine. I scan original paper charts to make copies in proper scales - stitching if necessary - adding scale marks and a compass rose and leaving enough space at the top or bottom of the laminating pouch for punching of holes. I laminate them with adjacent chartstrips back to back, mostly using an 200 microns(100+100) A3 (11"x17") pouch or sometimes just an 250 microns (175+75) A4 (8"x11"). They are very robust. I haven't had to reinforce the punched holes but I am careful not to leave the paper too close to the water exposed seams. The CD versions are not all that friendly. Magellan BlueNav is fine for setting up my SporTrackColor GPS with a limited selection of charts and waypoints but does not offer a decent possibility for paper charts and I usually go by paper and compass. Some of my other CD-maps offer limited printout possibilities and are the source for the A4 chart versions. Jens Viggo Moesmand Denmark "I haven't done this, but it seems like an option to the float would be to tether them to the deck rigging, kind of like you would your paddle. If the holes you punch are that strong, seem like it would work. Anyone try that? " Rick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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