[Rhodes22-list] Navionics

Sun May 24 01:25:57 EDT 2015

Thanks Ted for the excellent info, thoughts and comments.  Sounds like I
shall emulate your approach on both the hardware and software side.  I'll
be getting the stuff as soon as I have the time.  That would be after my
last day as an employed person, June the 8th then I'll have to find
something else to do........................hmmmmm........................

On Sat, May 23, 2015 at 11:39 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Has anyone seen a device that uses E-ink for navigation?  Its the black
> and white screen used on the original NOOK e reader.  Perfect visibility
> during the day with great grayscale for images and just needs a small led
> light to see at night.
>
> Bob (palatka)
>
> > On May 23, 2015, at 2:35 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >
> > The same as it is seeing your iPhone or Android outside in the sun. The
> newer model screens seem to get better and better especially in the sun.
> That said, it can be somewhat difficult if it's really really bright at the
> right angle to sun. However, all things considered I find the trade off
> well worth it. I tend to use the Bimini if it's really sunny.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Ted
> >
> > S/V AIRPOWER
> > 1991/2013 R22
> > Boston, MA (soon to be Jacksonville, FL)
> >
> >
> >
> >> On May 23, 2015, at 10:48 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> Ted
> >> One question ... How difficult is it to see that iPad chart on a bright
> sunny day? Especially from the tiller position.
> >>
> >> Many thanks
> >>
> >>
> >> Charles
> >> s/v Daydream
> >> 98 R 22
> >>
> >>> On May 23, 2015, at 9:32 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Chris,
> >>>
> >>> A few more thoughts. The Navionics app gives you three chart view
> options Govt, Navionics, and Sonar. The sonar charts are being continuously
> updated based on user net updates. They are by far the most accurate in my
> waters.
> >>>
> >>> You also might want to look into mount options. I have two Ram Mounts
> as you can see in this picture. One holds my phone in the other holds my
> iPad. http://www.rammount.com/products/apple/ipadair
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> >>> I also have a Bluetooth stereo in the cabin with speakers in cabin and
> cockpit. This gives me the ability to stream music from my phone or iPad
> while in the cockpit. I am able to adjust volume or genre based on crew
> preferences.
> >>>
> >>> Now if I can figure out how to mount a Kegerator I'd be all set.
> >>>
> >>> Cheers,
> >>> Ted
> >>>
> >>> S/V AIRPOWER
> >>> 1991/2013 R22
> >>> Jacksonville, FL
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Cheers,
> >>> Ted
> >>>
> >>> S/V AIRPOWER
> >>> 1991/2013 R22
> >>> Boston, MA (soon to be Jacksonville, FL)
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Chris,
> >>>>
> >>>> iNavX can import just about any kind of chart. http://www.inavx.com
> It can run on both devices iPhone and iPad. It can also act as a repeater
> using a wifi connection by transferring NMEA data over TCP/IP. In other
> words to can connect to other boat instruments like autopilot, AIS, speed,
> wind, and depth. Obviously, this isn't something we use on our small boats,
> but you could if you really want to. It's the full featured option and runs
> about $50 in the App Store.
> >>>>
> >>>> I prefer the Navionics App
> http://www.navionics.com/en/mobile-pc-app-1
> >>>> It's simple to use and has tons of great features. It's comes with
> free Government charts, but you can buy Navionics charts as well.
> >>>>
> >>>> There are other chart-plotter apps (Garmin Bluechart) on the market
> with new ones coming out all the time.
> >>>>
> >>>> If I were you I'd buy a 64 gig IPad Air 2 or whatever the latest
> version is when you decide to buy. Now the question is, do you want wifi
> only or an iPad that has wifi and cellular data (4G LTE) as well. The
> latter has a built in GPS while the former will require a separate GPS
> device like a Bad Elf and Garmin GLO. These little devices give your wifi
> only iPad a GPS capability using Bluetooth. I've found my Garmin Glo to be
> highly accurate and I hear great things about the Bad Elf gizmo as well.
> >>>>
> >>>> http://bad-elf.com
> >>>>
> >>>>
> https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/oem/sensors-and-boards/glo-/prod109827.html
> >>>>
> >>>> You may consider getting a waterproof case like a Lifeproof. There
> are other a ton of other options as well.
> http://www.lifeproof.com/shop/us_en/ipad-air-2-case-nuud/
> >>>>
> >>>> Cheers,
> >>>> Ted
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> On May 23, 2015, at 12:25 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Hey Ted and Chris,
> >>>>>                   I am at the point of really needing a good ipad
> >>>>> based navigation system.  So if it is OK, do you mind if I call you
> guys
> >>>>> and we can talk about your experiences and recommendations. I've
> always
> >>>>> gone old school with paper charts but it isn't practical or
> convienient
> >>>>> with my current plans.  Any additional links or info you might
> suggest.
> >>>>> Also what is the memory on the iPod Airs?  16, 32, 64 128 gig?  Do
> you
> >>>>> Raster or Vector charts or both?  I will be making the purches in
> the next
> >>>>> couple of weeks.  Any suggestions would be great.
> >>>>> ChrisGeankoplis
> >>>>> Medford, OR
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Fri, May 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> >>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Chris,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> The t-box is on my birthday list. I think they are around $160. I
> use my
> >>>>>> iPad Air and my IPhone with great success. I've got navionics,
> garmin, and
> >>>>>> i navx installed on each device. Navionics is my favorite. Is very
> simple
> >>>>>> and no internet connection required as long as you download the
> charts
> >>>>>> before you loose connectivity. I use the garmin glo to add GPS to
> my wifi
> >>>>>> only IPad Air. Works like a charm.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Cheers,
> >>>>>> Ted
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> S/V AIRPOWER
> >>>>>> 1991/2013 R22
> >>>>>> Jacksonville, FL
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> On May 22, 2015, at 11:51 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> >>>>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I will be using an ipad air no internet connection with the
> navionics
> >>>>>>> software and the bad elf gps.  I notice that navioinics has a
> sonar chart
> >>>>>>> option that is produced by users submitting their sonar data.
> Another
> >>>>>>> company makes the SonarPHone T-box that works with the navionics
> sonar
> >>>>>>> charts no internet required.  Has anyone worked with these or
> similar
> >>>>>>> products?  I think Ted has the ipad and bad elf but I am not sure
> what
> >>>>>>> software he is using.  The water depth on the Potomac River near
> DC is
> >>>>>> very
> >>>>>>> limited and having more detailed sonar information seems like a
> useful
> >>>>>> tool.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> http://www.navionics.com/en
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> http://www.navionics.com/en/sonarphone
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> http://bad-elf.com/collections/gps-products/products/be-gps-2200
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
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> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> 4400 MacArthur Blvd, NW
> >>>>>>> Suite 300
> >>>>>>> Washington, DC 20007
> >>>>>>> 202.342.2711 ex.204 ? 202.342.2691 fax ? 202.270.1470 mobile
> >>>>>>> [ccowie at cowieassociates.com]
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
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