[Rhodes22-list] Navionics

Sun May 24 18:52:18 EDT 2015

Chris:

We have an iPad version 1 (with GPS) running iNavx since 2011 and have been
very happy with it. Have it in Otter Box and mounted via a Ram mount to the
right of the cockpit. Do need a Bimini up during the day as the sun can
overheat it and it shuts down - and helps with seeing it. The NOAA chart
updates are free with iNavx. If also is integrated with Ayetides for tidal
info. You can turn on the data plan and get weather radar as needed. The
Otter Box case is not 100% weather proof so we have a plastic sleeve can
slip over it if (rarely) needed. I think later Otter Boxes are more
weatherproof.

We also have mounted a Garmin GPS III Plus showing only speed and it is
wired into the VHF for DSC/GMDSS.

Dave McGee
Washington, D.C.

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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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