Using iPad/Tablet instead of GPS/Radar? Best marine apps?

[MonacoMike]

I agree with Alex and Havana, get marine electronics. My Ipad has overheated and had to cool off before it would come back on. I keep mine in an OtterBox. Works great. Garmin has easy to use systems and are due to update the line in the near future. I expect Ipad connectivity from them even on smaller units. But what the hell do I know, I can wish though. MM

[MonacoMike]

I love my ipad i use it everytime we go out, I use my raymarine for Radar, the app's are great, nav,weather, tides, etc.
they are really making an impact in the boating world. I use the seasucker mount and move it from the helm to cockpit at anchor to control all my music. It is def a great back up to a MFD.

What SeaSucker mount is that? MM

[Havana Shamrock]

Mm , just an IPAD mount thats what they call it.


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[MonacoMike]

Mm , just an IPAD mount thats what they call it.


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Thanks, Do you think it will hold on a OtterBox Defender case, it has a light texture, not as smooth as the Ipad case. MM

[Havana Shamrock]

I wouldnt try it. It should be smooth i think, i remove mine from its ( pleather) holder to mount it . I bought it at the boat show last year and saved a few $$$$

Ps, the orange stripes you see on the plungers are indicators that you are loosing suction

[Alegria]

They do make a holder that will fit an otter box case perfect. I use it on our boat. Keeping the ipad in the otter box makes it a bit more weather resistant. I can get you the part numbers if your are interested. I brought the same one Turtle uses. Works great.

I do agree, you have to keep it out of direct sunlight as heat is the biggest issue. Glare is not too bad I usually adjust the brightness all the way up, turn off auto lock, and I have an anti glare screen saver on it to reduce it a bit. It is quite usable. But my top is rather low and offers good shade at the helm.

[semperfido]

I agree only as a backup but Lifeproof makes an IPAD case that is waterproof. My wife has one on her phone and uses it to take underwater pictures at the pool. www.lifeproof.com/

[MonacoMike]

They do make a holder that will fit an otter box case perfect. I use it on our boat. Keeping the ipad in the otter box makes it a bit more weather resistant. I can get you the part numbers if your are interested. I brought the same one Turtle uses. Works great.

I do agree, you have to keep it out of direct sunlight as heat is the biggest issue. Glare is not too bad I usually adjust the brightness all the way up, turn off auto lock, and I have an anti glare screen saver on it to reduce it a bit. It is quite usable. But my top is rather low and offers good shade at the helm.

I agree only as a backup but Lifeproof makes an IPAD case that is waterproof. My wife has one on her phone and uses it to take underwater pictures at the pool. www.lifeproof.com/

Thanks for the input from both of you. That lifeproof is cool.

MM

[MNSundancer]

I use the Ram mount with suction cup attachment. Inexpensive and works great. Check it out here http://www.rammount.com/

The Navionics app with a Bluetooth GPS are a great combo. The iPad with wifi does not have GPS natively.

What I love about this setup is that I can take my iPad with me to plan or mark fishing spots. The other great part about using the iPad is that it takes great pictures, has great weather radar apps, carries all my tunes, etc.

[Turtlesboat]

Love the iPad on my boat. Most used piece of equipment. Having said that, I wouldn't choose it over a marine GPS. It would be in addition. Now in my dink I have an old iPhone mounted and its my only nav device, but then I only draw 1' in the dink.