[Rhodes22-list] Navionics

The Rhodes 22 Email List rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Mon May 25 01:24:00 EDT 2015 

Well looks like I have entered electronics zone.  I lay aside my Commodore
computer, my floppy discs and brick phone and take the plunge.  Kidding
aside I am excited to be doing this.  I'll spend a week but no more getting
the boat ready and leave around the 20th of June or a bit sooner.  We will
try and meet up with the NW rally for a week and extend it for a week or
two then fly back for my son's wedding, then back to Canada and Desolation
Sound.  That should give me time to practice and get comfortable with the
electronic navigation.  It is all line of sight (when there is no fog) and
lots of navigation  aids and landmarks so I can constantly monitor my
conclusions and suppositions with traditional triangulation and basic GPS.
By the time we head down to Mexico Alice and I should be pretty fluent in
iPad navigation.  By the time we cross over to the Bahamas in the spring
next year I think any bugs and glitches will all be worked out and Alice
and I can sit back and enjoy the technology.  I'll be back on when I need
some advice and won't be shy about asking.  Thanks again everyone.

Chris & Alice Geankoplis
SV  "ΕΝΟΣΙΣ"


On Sun, May 24, 2015 at 3:52 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> 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.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: The Rhodes 22 Email List [mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org]
> Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 2:35 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Navionics
>
> 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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> >>>>>>
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> >>>>>> Suite 300
> >>>>>> Washington, DC 20007
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> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
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