Any good simulators?

[BamaAlum97]

Does anyone know of a good online or downloadable boating simulator? I am looking for something that is realistic. (as possible considering it is online or on a pc).

 

[rndn]

Re: Any good simulators?

I have never seen one, but if you do find one please post it in the forum.

 

[bekosh]

Re: Any good simulators?

The best one I have ever found is http://www.shipsim.com/home.php
It is along the lines of MS Flight Sim. You captain any of 14 boats/ships. From a 25ftish tour boat, all the way up to the Titanic, in either canned scenarios or in free play. I enjoy running the Fountain powerboat around San Francisco Bay at 80mph.

Check out the downloadable demo. If interested in buying it, it's available on Amazon.com.

 

[cbear34]

Re: Any good simulators?

That simulator looks like it is a lot of fun!

 

[bekosh]

Re: Any good simulators?

That simulator looks like it is a lot of fun!

It's not bad. The sea rescue scenarios are engaging and just driving around checking out the scenery is entertaining on a cold winter night. But, there isn't anything that I would consider really exciting. I'm more into the Combat Flight sims and racing games.
I wish it had some offshore racing scenarios, with diferent locations and 20-30 boats on the coarse.

I'll give it 5/5 for scenery. (The Statue of Liberty is particularly well done.)
4/5 for the scenarios.
3/5 for excitement.
4/5 overall.

If I were to do it now, I would buy the older version instead of 2008 and save about $20. Or pickup a used copy. Amazon currently has the '08 version for $25, which is 2/3 of what I paid.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Any good simulators?

i strongly suggest a coast guard auxillary, boating course, at least you get the principles correct. may even make a boating friend.

 

[Imback31]

Re: Any good simulators?

Not good but it's free

http://www.funny-games.biz/kingofpower.html

 

[DrD]

Re: Any good simulators?

There's this one: http://www.bennetttrimtabs.com/simulator.htm
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