I have been running a computer on my boat for a couple of years and there is a little more to it then just setting them on the boat and turning them on. I run Nobletech, and have been very pleased with it. I don't know a lot about this other software but it looks very similar. Major problems with a laptop on a boat are power, water, and a stable yet flexible platform for them to ride.

Without having my laptop plugged in to 110 the software drains the cpu battery very quickly (~ 2 hours). The computer is constantly updating and thinking so it takes a lot of juice. You either need an inverter or a 12 volt adapter to plug into the cpu. Either will cost around $100. When I am fishing with the laptop running, my batteries have a tough time keeping up as well.

Plugging the GPS into the computer can also be tricky. Not all laptops have a USB port, but if yours does I have been told that is the best route to follow.

Laptops designed for dry use do not fair that well on boats. They get wet and beat up. You can buy trays that are designed for laptops on boats that help to cushion the blows. The are around $150, but worth it. A laptop designed for marine application is rather pricey but can handle the abuse much better.

I have also found the system to be tempremental, most likely to my error. I have confidence in the software, but not necessarily in the hardware so I would advise not to run this as your sole means of navigation, but rather something to play with when the fishing is slow. They make a great stereo and solitare always helps pass the time.