[Rhodes22-list] Navionics

The Rhodes 22 Email List rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Sun May 24 06:19:12 EDT 2015


Chris,

Let me know if you need any further consultation. My number is 801-726-9283. Congrats on your retirement. Working is way overrated IMHO. 

When are you leaving for your trip?

Cheers,
Ted

> On May 24, 2015, at 1:25 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> -----
>>>>>>>>> Christopher P. Cowie
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> 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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