[Rhodes22-list] Navionics

Sat May 23 14:35:03 EDT 2015

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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