Myjane 40 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 There is so many ipad map apps out there , I was looking a navionics , memory map etc what am I missing out on what others are there , good detailed charts , accurate depths , accurate Chanel track etc ease of use on long hauls , good vis day and night , I pads can be mounted ok in the cockpit these days easly and covered easly for view and shade from light etc , what are you guys using Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Ipads are ok for local sailing, but I would not use one as my primary navigation source. Because: Poor sunlight visibility, not really robust, not waterproof, no external hardware connections - like Ethernet for radar etc. They are great for convenience and as a backup. IMO. I mostly use mine for a remote connection to the navigation pc on-board. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,592 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 On our most recent trip I had the old GPS from the 90's that would spit out Lat and Long plus paper charts. Mostly coz it was there. My intention was to use open cpn on my laptop with a GPS dongle. WHich worked perfectly. But I discovered it was easier to just look at my phone occasionally when I wanted to know where we were. The crew also had navionics or Mariner mx on their phones. so lots of redundancy. I also had a sextant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Perhaps BP, but imo a phone is simply too small a screen for any complex Nav. As you say, fine for an elementary position check. On a phone it's just too easy to miss that small reef or rock..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myjane 40 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 I am still using charts and pearing down at the loranc for an over view , but the he ipad seems like an option Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,592 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I had studied the route before departure, there was nothing to hit, so I was just looking at speed and distance mostly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 512 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I think the last Volvo race proved no amount of gear, nor size of plotter is going to stop you hitting rocks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I think the last Volvo race proved no amount of gear, nor size of plotter is going to stop you hitting rocks Especially if you don't use it properly or at all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,592 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 The most important item is still between the skippers ears. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 The most important item is still between the skippers ears. Yup. Totally agree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myjane 40 Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 You can with the best gear get a little blaz,e and relaxed But you still have to check Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eruptn 95 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I use the Garmin Bluecharts on a iPad mini (with 3G) so it has the GPS chip, works well as a supplement or backup. The screen is larger than the handheld so it's pleasant in that respect. It's a very useful aid and has worked well on Coastal and Auck to Tga type events. As IT points out there are potential shortfalls, however there are advantages too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonathan 4 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 i used to use ipad navonics but now use open CPN and a bluetooth gps unit , on my macbook inside amazing. have 3 gps on board excluding phones and ipads , paper charts ... still loving open cpn some amazing addons out there as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonathan 4 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 yeah i got sent a replaement lowrance in New Calidonia... and put it on, went out and headed to a new harbour... said to myself that doesnt make sense breaking water in 2m... new unit was set to ft..... got to always trust the chart and your instinct and stay in deep water Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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