ipad 1 as a chartplotter

[strobe1970]

Hi!,

I am being given a second iPad 1 and also need a chart plotter for the boat. So I'm thinking that the iPad may be a solution utilising the Navionics HD application and an appropriate water proof case and a mount suitable for the boat. Potentially much cheaper than buying a hds 10.

Just wondering whether anybody has had some experience of this solution and whether it works in sunlight etc. And any recommendations on water proofing and mounts etc.


Regards,

Paul

[Crunchy]

Does the navionics app work (fully functional) without an Internet connection? I have a feeling it may not....this is what put me off this idea but check it out as I may be wrong.

[Crunchy]

It's not clear but I don't think it will function as a real Marine (chart plotter) GPS, some comments from their FAQ's

A. An internet connection is only needed to download Navionics Mobile to your iPad. Once downloaded, the map resides on the iPad allowing you to view Navionics Mobile Charts with the smartphones' internal GPS.

A. With the iPad 3G, location technology is built into the device. Your approximate location is determined using available information from cellular network data, local Wi-Fi networks (if you have Wi-Fi turned on), and GPS (if you have an iPad 3G; GPS not

A. Navionics Mobile Charts are not intended to replace fully functional chartplotters; however they are an excellent reference tool or compliment to your onboard electronics. You can find your position, seamlessly pan and zoom on the map, query chart obje

[Andy56]

If it has a gps chip, you have got a damn fine unit. I have two apps on my iphone, isailor and navionics. Both should work fine on an ipad.
Not so sure without the gps chip though, especially if you have no reception.

[wirlybird]

the navionics works on the phone signal and gps so it should work no matter what your reception is i tested this in the Whitsundays with my iphone

[FishHunter]

Does the navionics app work (fully functional) without an Internet connection? I have a feeling it may not....this is what put me off this idea but check it out as I may be wrong.

No internet required once you have downloaded the maps

[FishHunter]

If the scrapple version is anything like the Android version it is pretty much exactly the same charts as your chartplotter, it has 3 day wind forcasts (internet required) moon rise and set times, sun rise and set times, Tides and currents which is more than most chart plotters. it also saves tracks and routes and has a few other features which require internet access. mYou can aslo overlay satellite imagery (internet required)

However its not as quick and easy to save waypoints and if you have the wrong settings you will share your waypoints with the world. Using the touch screen in a bouncing boat is also a exercise in frustration

[strobe1970]

I've played with the android iPhone version and you can indeed download maps and use them offline. Also it uses the internal GPS. It seems functional standalone ie not connected to the Internet. Pushing a touch screen in a bouncing boat I imagine would be a challenge. Any advice around mounts and water proofing and where to get them?

Regards,

Paul

[FishHunter]

I've played with the android iPhone version and you can indeed download maps and use them offline. Also it uses the internal GPS. It seems functional standalone ie not connected to the Internet. Pushing a touch screen in a bouncing boat I imagine would be a challenge. Any advice around mounts and water proofing and where to get them?

Regards,

Paul

Ram and Talon make Ipad mounts and various suppliers make waterproof bags. Let google be your friend, ebay is also a good place to find them

[gpz1991]

No internet required once you have downloaded the maps

Have iPad ll with navionics, detail is great and the download is cheap at around $50. Have not used the mapping on my combo unit since except asa referance to transfer my marks, as fishunter said you do not need Internet conection once you download maps.

Only suggestion is buy a good quality mount, I tried a cheaper mount and nearly lost a $ 800 iPad over board when it broke.

[Crunchy]

I wonder why they say it's not Replacement for chart plotter?

[FishHunter]

I wonder why they say it's not Replacement for chart plotter?

Maybe it keeps people paying $400 for chartplotter software instead of $15 for a android version? It has more features than my Gold version but it doesn't have the ease of creating, storing and finding waypoints, and for me working the touchscreen while underway is a big issue.

As always you pays your money and you makes your choices


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[Crunchy]

CheersFH, OK so my $1500 spent on the a chart plotter may not have been a total waste then!

[Jakers 69]

Have iPad ll with navionics, detail is great and the download is cheap at around $50. Have not used the mapping on my combo unit since except asa referance to transfer my marks, as fishunter said you do not need Internet conection once you download maps.

Only suggestion is buy a good quality mount, I tried a cheaper mount and nearly lost a $ 800 iPad over board when it broke.

AS MENTIONED BY Fishhunter, Talon and ram make quality mounts.

[Kondo 1]

Ram have a good waterproof mount, I have the non-waterproof mount in my landcruiser - works well.

Though I have found the gps is rubbish - you need a Dual XGPS Bluetooth device, then it works very very well.