Hello Everyone,
Would appreciate people's opinions on solutions for getting Navionics software to the pedestal. We currently have a 15 yr old Garmin chart plotter which is mounted on a swing arm. Swings from inside the cabin into the middle of the companionway. The system works well, but is harder to see from the cockpit unless zoomed in. No problem with two people, as the one closest can zoom in and out for the helmsman. We were happy with the system until we tapped a rock which wasn't on the older chart of our plotter, but was on a friend's Navionics on his phone. No real damage (except for my pride) as we were only going about 1 knot.
Was originally thinking an iPad with Navionics and a waterproof case mounted on something like a Ram mount attached on the pedestal. Have read about problems such as unreliable waterproof protection, glare etc. More expensive option is new chart plotter with pod mounted at the helm.
All opinions and experiences much appreciated!
Cheers,
Steve Gabbott
Silent Dancer
1986 E35/3
Would appreciate people's opinions on solutions for getting Navionics software to the pedestal. We currently have a 15 yr old Garmin chart plotter which is mounted on a swing arm. Swings from inside the cabin into the middle of the companionway. The system works well, but is harder to see from the cockpit unless zoomed in. No problem with two people, as the one closest can zoom in and out for the helmsman. We were happy with the system until we tapped a rock which wasn't on the older chart of our plotter, but was on a friend's Navionics on his phone. No real damage (except for my pride) as we were only going about 1 knot.
Was originally thinking an iPad with Navionics and a waterproof case mounted on something like a Ram mount attached on the pedestal. Have read about problems such as unreliable waterproof protection, glare etc. More expensive option is new chart plotter with pod mounted at the helm.
All opinions and experiences much appreciated!
Cheers,
Steve Gabbott
Silent Dancer
1986 E35/3