So, you’re armed with an invaluable backup to the electronics at the helm. With these bad boys, your tablet or smartphone becomes a full-blown chart plotter in a jiffy. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place because this guide explores the best GPS apps to buy. In today’s digital era, there’s a wealth of options that can leave you engulfed in a wave of confusion, puzzled on the best fit for you. It’s not only pocket-friendly (some are available at no cost) but also gets the job done. But it’s a double-edged sword because these navigation systems come at a steep price.įortunately, with the advent of technology and the soaring popularity of smartphones and tablets, the best GPS app is a great alternative to consider. And, with the absence of a reliable navigation system, this scary thought can quickly become a grim reality. I don't mean to be critical of those who still want a stand alone chartplotter but I can't see all that money for a single use device.Getting lost during your boating escapades is one of the most gut-wrenching ordeals for any water enthusiast. A short coming with Navionics is it does not interface with Active Captain but I have that on another app. I have back up, iphone, handheld gps and charts but so far reliability has not been a problem. Much like if you had a dedicated nav station below. When the going gets tough both the admiral and the ipad go below. Really helps with harbor entrances and confusing markers for the next time we pass through. Another feature we really like is the ability to take pictures and paste them into Navionics.
And I love to sit at home in the evening and play "what if" figuring out future routes and cruises.
The self plotting feature is almost spooky the way it works. The image improved if you rotate the screen. I had a friend with and ipad and tried it out in the sun wearing polarized sunglasses and had no trouble seeing what I needed to see. It really made sense to me to get hundreds of possible unrelated applications in a device than a single use product. I had a Garmin that went dead and I was going to spend the $600 to replace it about the time I was reading about the "new" nav programs for ipads.
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