About our Print-on-Demand Nautical Charts

We offer several options when ordering.

Material Options

Our paper charts are printed on high resolution, heavyweight, water-resistant paper, using state of the art printing technology. HISTORICAL CHARTS DO NOT MEET USCG CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL VESSELS. PARADISE CAY PUBLICATIONS IS LISTED BY NOAA AS A NOAA CUSTOM CHART (NCC) PRINTING VENDOR. NOAA CUSTOM CHARTS (NCC) ARE PRINTED ON DEMAND WHEN YOU ORDER, FROM THE LATEST NOAA ENC® DATA AVAILABLE ON THE DAY THEY ARE MADE (THE DATE IS PRINTED ON THE CHART).	Our waterproof charts are printed on a very durable, extremely tear resistant, waterproof material using state of the art printing technology. The waterproof material accepts pencil markings well and also erases well. TIP: If you plan to frame or laminate a chart using heat, then do not choose waterproof because the material can melt under heat. HISTORICAL CHARTS DO NOT MEET USCG CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL VESSELS. PARADISE CAY PUBLICATIONS IS LISTED BY NOAA AS A NOAA CUSTOM CHART (NCC) PRINTING VENDOR. NOAA CUSTOM CHARTS (NCC) ARE PRINTED ON DEMAND WHEN YOU ORDER, FROM THE LATEST NOAA ENC® DATA AVAILABLE ON THE DAY THEY ARE MADE (THE DATE IS PRINTED ON THE CHART).
Size Options
These are NOAA charts simply reduced in size so that the small dimension of the chart is 21”, the long dimension is proportionally reduced. These charts are not printed to full size, therefore the scale is not the same as the full size NOAA chart, however the scale bars on the charts are proportionally reduced in size, and can be used for reference. These charts are not recommended for navigation. SMALL FORMAT CHARTS ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOR CARRIAGE ABOARD COMMERCIAL VESSELS	These are NOAA charts simply enlarged in size so that the small dimension of the chart is 42”, the long dimension is proportionally enlarged. These charts are printed beyond full size, therefore the scale is not the same as the full size NOAA chart, however the scale bars on the charts are proportionally enlarged in size, and can be used for reference. LARGE FORMAT CHARTS ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOR CARRIAGE ABOARD COMMERCIAL VESSELS
Other Options
	BookletCharts are reduced-scale, 8.5 x 11 inch booklet versions of NOAA nautical charts, based on NOAA's last published (historical) edition of each chart. They are not updated and are not NCC charts. Not for navigation; intended for planning only. • Professionally printed and saddle-stitched using high quality, durable paper. • Printed on demand from NOAA's last published BookletChart edition BOOKLET CHARTS ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOR CARRIAGE ABOARD COMMERCIAL VESSELS
	This is a unique line of decorative charts prepared by Paradise Cay Publications. This is an art piece prepared with the look of a well-used chart with the patina of antique parchment. Printed on our high-quality heavy paper. We have added an additional border to allow for framing. Shipped rolled, never folded. The short side of the chart is always printed at 36" and the long side will vary depending on the chart - please do not order framing prior to receiving the chart. These will memorialize your favorite coastal area in vintage style and we have added to the standard border of the typical NOAA chart to allow for a more professional, frame-ready presentation. DECORATIVE CHARTS ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOR CARRIAGE ABOARD COMMERCIAL VESSELS