INAVx software for IPAD

[OnTheBeach]

Anyone using this as a backup GPS/Nav system onboard?
The reviews seem pretty good. Any thoughts?

The IPAD screen would be better than a Garmin handheld, etc.

 

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

If an i pad gets wet, is history.

 

[georgemjr]

I am looking into this myself. From what I understand, there are waterproof cases available. I know of a sail-boat racer that uses Ipads at multiple locations on the boat. I am in the process of finding out what he uses for software and as an antenna. Will post as soon as I hear...geo

 

[OnTheBeach]

Thanks George

I know the company "Bad Elf" has a 30 pin GPS antenna that plugs into the bottom of the iPAD.

Mark

 

[antaris]

I've done lots of research on this, trying to avoid shelling out 1500 Euros on a single-mission digital gadget (the chartplotter).

Here's your man:
http://blog.francis-fustier.fr/en/traverser-latlantique-avec-un-ipad/ - this guy went accross the Atlantic with an iPad.

As for me, I'm still not convinced and I guess I'll be going the Lowrance/Garmin way. I want to connect to NMEA2000 network and fuel sensors - the solution for iPad is there (involves a wireless NMEA2000 repeater = wireless LAN on board - no thanks, no IP address problems while I'm away from my office computer...and definitely no wireless networks for me, thanks).

Mind you, the Navionics software and maps are super-cheap, compared to the chip version:
http://www.navionics.com/MobileMarineFeatures.asp?MobileType=iPad


Looks like a great second device, though. Can also listen to music, read the paper and even a movie at night with the missus... possibly overkill for a getaway weekend...

 

[georgemjr]

I confirmed that the sailer I know does use the IPAD with INAVx. I am still trying to verify if and what external antena he uses and which waterproof case. I will be purchasing the Ipad as soon as the new version is released, rumor has it this April. Then, using it as a GPS for both my boat and when I fly. I have been able to find external antena's in my aviation searches but not in my marine searches. I am assuming that the same one will work well for both. I wish I were more technical, cause it seems really cool. The link is not in English, so it was difficult to follow his trek across the atlantic.

 

[antaris]

click on the flag icons on the right side of page - you get a draft English translation...

 

[CWOT]

Sounds like a multiply use solution. Any idea how much money is involved? When I add up boat, car, plane all with the same basic use I wonder how cost effective the Ipad becomes.