iPad Navigation

welove2sail · #1 (**permalink**) 03-22-2011

Does anyone know of any apps or third-party software available for the iPad for navigation? I have been using a Garmin however I always am looking for more useful tools for the iPad (have to justify the investment).

jackdale · #2 (**permalink**) 03-22-2011

Navionics charts are available through the app store.

I have them on an Android, but I would not use that as a principle mode of navigation.

I also have some weather apps that I like.

welove2sail · #3 (**permalink**) 03-22-2011

Thanks! What weather apps do you recommend? No this is more just for fun, we are not using it as a primary.

jackdale · #4 (**permalink**) 03-22-2011

Weathereye

Marine Traffic is an interesting AIS app.

Mobile versions of Passage Weather and Buoyweather

my900ss · #5 (**permalink**) 03-23-2011

I would be interested to know how you interface your GPS into the IPAD. I purchased a charts app from apple before I realized I do not have internal GPS on my Ipad...

Minnewaska · #6 (**permalink**) 03-23-2011

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Originally Posted by my900ss

I would be interested to know how you interface your GPS into the IPAD. I purchased a charts app from apple before I realized I do not have internal GPS on my Ipad...

Just add a USB GPS puck, nothing to it. $50 or so. I think they are considered more accurate than the internal GPS in the Ipad anyway.

night0wl · #7 (**permalink**) 03-23-2011

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Originally Posted by Minnewaska

Just add a USB GPS puck, nothing to it. $50 or so. I think they are considered more accurate than the internal GPS in the Ipad anyway.

iPad does not have USB....so adding any ol' puck GPS is not possible.

There has been good feedback regarding the Bad Elph gps accessory. Pricey though at nearly $100

Minnewaska · #8 (**permalink**) 03-23-2011

Sorry about the USB. My Ipad hasn't arrived yet, but on its way. Anyway, a buddy does use his Ipad(ver1) with a GPS puck, I didn't realize it wasn't a USB connector, although, I just looked up that they make an adapter. I hadn't looked that closely at his.

night0wl · #9 (**permalink**) 03-23-2011

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Originally Posted by Minnewaska

Sorry about the USB. My Ipad hasn't arrived yet, but on its way. Anyway, a buddy does use his Ipad(ver1) with a GPS puck, I didn't realize it wasn't a USB connector, although, I just looked up that they make an adapter. I hadn't looked that closely at his.

Are you talking about the Apple Camera Connection Kit ($29). If your friend is able to get a puck gps to work over the connection kit...*PLEASE SHARE DETAILS*....this would be a dream setup for me.

Otherwise, I'm not aware of any GPS (other than the Bad Elf) that works directly with the proprietary apple connection (the really wide one).

Minnewaska · #10 (**permalink**) 03-23-2011

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Originally Posted by night0wl

Are you talking about the Apple Camera Connection Kit ($29). If your friend is able to get a puck gps to work over the connection kit...*PLEASE SHARE DETAILS*....this would be a dream setup for me.

Otherwise, I'm not aware of any GPS (other than the Bad Elf) that works directly with the proprietary apple connection (the really wide one).

I will ask him and get back to you.