[Rhodes22-list] GPS Choice

Geoff Farrell geoffreylfarrell at gmail.com
Thu Feb 2 12:10:08 EST 2012 

Yes, when I read the PS article they had a link to Active Captain that I
went to and tried (on my computer). Pretty cool site.

On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 10:18 AM, Chris Cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com>wrote:

> I am in the same boat, R22 and can't spring for an ipad.
>
> I have several navigation apps on my iphone.
>
> Navimatics Charts & Tides Version 4.3 US East Coast.  This program
> includes an Active Captain overlay that is fun to see other user ratings of
> various places.  The iphone is too small for this app to function as a
> meaningful navigation tool but it's fun to play with and didn't cost too
> much.  I am sure the ipad would be a much better platform to use this type
> of app for navigation and would also provide a number of other useful tools
> such as weather and ais.
>
> Other apps on my iphone include:
>
> Navionics East: I purchased this one first and then bought the Navimatics
> to get the Active Captain overlay.  This app is not currently working on my
> iphone, not sure what the problem is?
>
> Ship Finder by Pinkfroot: This is a cool AIS ship locator.  Shows current
> boat position and AIS ships within range of the screen view.  I use this to
> see what large ships might be headed my way on the Chesapeake Bay.  The
> cost is less than $10 for the iphone and its fun to use.  The ipad would
> provide a better screen view.
>
> Weatherbug: I like the current conditions, forecast and active radar map
> this program provides.  This is pretty easy to use on the iphone.
>
> wunderground: available through my safari browser has a nice link to wind,
> wave, small craft warnings etc...
>
> http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/AN/534.html
>
> Christopher P. Cowie
>
>
> Please consider the environment before printing this email.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Geoff Farrell
> Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 10:30 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] GPS Choice
>
> Thanks, great article. I second their opinion on INavX. I use it on my Ipod
> Touch. I really want an Ipad but they are so darn expensive. I'd have to
> cut in to my liquor budget to afford it and I'm not willing to do that.
>
> On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 8:58 AM, Chris Cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Practical Sailor has a good review of ipad options.
> >
> >
> >
> http://www.practical-sailor.com/issues/37_14/features/ipad_nav_apps_10715-1.html
> >
> > Christopher P. Cowie
> >
> >
> > Please consider the environment before printing this email.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> > rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Geoff Farrell
> > Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 9:33 AM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] GPS Choice
> >
> > Is anybody using an Ipad for navigation?
> >
> > On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 8:16 AM, Bob Keller <r22yankeeclipper at hotmail.com
> > >wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > I tend to agree.  I use a Garmin GPSMap 478 because it is a portable
> (not
> > > handheld) chartplotter that has all the maps for NA.  Portable works
> for
> > me
> > > because I use it on both my powerboat and R-22.  But as a chartplotter,
> > the
> > > 4" screen is really too small to actually plot routes and plan trips.
>  So
> > > instead I use Mapsource software on my laptop and transfer the points
> and
> > > routes to the portable unit.  If you don't want to do that then get a
> > large
> > > chartplotter.  See pic attached.BK
> > >  > Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:57:33 -0800
> > > > From: roryorkin at verizon.net
> > > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] GPS Choice
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > They all work, but for my money if you want a mapping GPS.. Get the
> > > largest
> > > > screen you can feel comfortable with.  Saves a lot of scroling and
> > > zooming.
> > > >
> > > >                                     R
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Mary Lou Troy-2 wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > There was just a recent discussion on the TSBB about this.
> > > > >
> > >
> http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/trailersailor/index.cgi/read/818328
> > > > >
> > > > > We recently bought a Garmin 78 sc. We still have our old (12 years
> > > > > maybe?) Garmin - non-mapping. We basically decided that seeing as
> how
> > > > > we hold on to these things a long time, we would get the newer
> > > > > technology. Also liked the display a bit better. We haven't played
> > > > > with it enough to know if we like it.
> > > > >
> > > > > Mary Lou
> > > > > 1991 R22 Fretless
> > > > > Rock Hall, MD
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > At 11:53 AM 1/25/2012, you wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >>I'm looking at getting a GPS for Ozone.  I was wondering about your
> > > > >>recommendations.  I will be needing it on the Great Lakes for the
> > most
> > > > part.
> > > > >>
> > > > >>What do you think about Garmin 76 vs 78 vs 431?
> > > > >>
> > > > >>Thanks for the advice ahead of time.
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