Hi Chris, Don't overspend on and Ipad if you're running Navionics or Open Plotter - Both support Android Tablets and for less than half the cost of an Ipad you can get an Android tablet with a 10" or 12" screen. I throw mine in a waterproof bag with a clear screen or large zip lock on foul weather days and the touch screen works through the bag so your gold. The glare isn't great when the sun is directly on it but that's not an everyday thing either. On my old boat I just used my Iphone with Navionics.
That said, and I'm sure you don't need to be told that having backups for digital plotters of any kind is essential. I have Nav software on both my tablet and my phone, plus I run open plotter in at the NAV station with GPS, charts and AIS, etc. and carry paper charts for backup whenever possible. Dan Breakaweigh C&C44 Halifax, NS On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 9:14 AM Chris Graham via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > So I'm a bit torn over what to do here, the boat has a mount for an iPad > and the past owner use the iPad with Navigation apps and I am tempted to go > that route, but I know that iPads have their drawbacks with visibility due > to glare, limited functions and are not designed to withstand the harsh > elements of the marine environment. > > I really don't need much so I am probably leaning toward the ipad due to > cost, but if I were to consider a small dependable unit what suggestions > might you have for me? There are too many choices to scroll through on the > internet and it leaves me more confused than when I first started the > search. What models have you had success with? > > Chris > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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