Hey fellas, thinking about getting the Navionics app for my phone. Would I be able to find/locate reefs with it? Basically, can the app show my location on the way to the reef? Just curious.
Yes, I use it for that purpose and it works well. I find it a little confusing to operate but that is the software UI design, not the functionality.
I have saved my spots as favorites. I go to Search => Favorites and click on the one I want. This brings up a map of the spot. Then I hit Distance. This draws a line from where I am to where I want to go with the distance. Just follow the line.
There is probably a better way, but I’m a dum dum so would like to hear from others if so.
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
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Got it for my iphone almost two years ago.
I love it. Highly recommended.
looks good on my phone…will be testing it out this weekend…
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Works well on my droid. The only problem I had was the first install. It warned about taking a long time to download and install and it wasn’t kidding. It took hours. I left it working and went to bed. But, once installed it has worked very well. Subsequent updates have been quick.
Where my garmin has a better user interface, the Navionics app has much more ancillary information like marinas, fuel, dockside restaurants, etc.
I would recommend it, especially as a redundant system for myy Garmin chart plotter.
17’ Henry O Hornet
26’ Palmer Scott
Its the best app I own, period. Very detailed charts…
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Originally posted by satisfiedIts the best app I own, period. Very detailed charts…
X2. Its a great app especially when I hit the creeks and backwaters on the rivers around Georgetown. Like a little hand-held chartplotter, now they just need to figure out how to attach a mini-transducer and get a fishfinder on it.
Mark
Mako 262 Twin Yammaha F200s
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne
YES!!
Tight Lines,
Dennis C.
good back-up in the creeks at night… You need a signal for it to update - therefore, not so reliable off-shore.
I decided to bite the bullet because a friend of mine was saying he read a bunch of good reviews, and I really need a GPS. I still plan on getting one this winter for the boat, but this one definitely works in a pinch. It really sucks down the battery on my droid though.
That being said, it was worth the $15 by far.
2002 Key West 1900CC
Great app.
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