I have an iPad with Navionics but still find some shortcomings (a) the
software doesn't do very much except tell you where you are (b) the iPad is
not sunlight readable  and (c) not waterproof.  I am a bit surprised by the
level of enthusiasm among this expert group  - surely a purpose built helm
mounted chartplotter still dominates?

 

Cheers, Roger Ware

Kingston, Ontario

Waiting for Spring, or at least a break in this miserable Winter

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Andrew
Burton
Sent: February-19-14 9:50 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

 

On deliveries I use every piece of equipment available. On my own boat, I
have radar and an old plotter. On both the iPad is my go-to nav unit. On my
boat, when I'm anchored and in my bunk I can instantly check whether I'm
dragging with a glance at my iPad. On deliveries, when I'm off watch, I can
check on what course and speed the watch on deck is able to maintain. I also
carry a very basic hand-held GPS as back up and almost all boats I get on
have at least a hard-wired GPS aboard and most have a plotter.

Andy

C&C 40

Peregrine

 

On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 9:43 AM, Richard N. Bush <[email protected]> wrote:

Andrew, I note your comment about using the ipad for navigation; do you also
use some type of MPS or chartplotter on your personal boat? and if so, how
is it used in conjunction with the ipad?   On deliveries, do you use the
boat's navigation equipment? Or just your personal ipad? Thanks

Richard

1985 37 CB (sunshine and 60 degrees-snow is melting!)

Richard N. Bush Law Offices 
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 9
Louisville, Kentucky 40220 
502-584-7255

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Burton <[email protected]>
To: cnc-list <[email protected]>
Sent: Wed, Feb 19, 2014 9:17 am
Subject: Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

I use iNavX on my ipad and haven't actually pulled out a paper chart in more
than two years (15,000 miles). I still carry the paper charts but haven't
used 'em. It's the only plotter I use on my boat.

Andy

C&C 40

Peregrine

 

On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 8:43 AM, Nonpareil Racing <[email protected]>
wrote:

Steve et al,
Have you considered using an ipad with Navionics or another brand of
software?

Tom Anderson
C&C 32 Nonpareil
Marblehead MA
81 days to launch
9 days to BVI cruise
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