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Ipad on boat #12757269 05/16/18 04:10 AM
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Thinking of ram mounting an iPad on my consol for mapping using the navionics app. Anyone tried this? Looks interesting and alot cheaper than another unit.

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I considered this , but with no way to communicate waypoints with the other units... it becomes a little pointless. IMO

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I don't have one mounted but I have taken a tablet with me before and it worked for me. I don't have waypoints to use, so that part didn't bother me. I would be sure to get a waterproof case, like a Lifeproof, if you plan to have it mounted.

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I can't communicate waypoints now either. Just figured it would be a way to get a dedicated mapping unit for a lot less. Can't justify spending 1200 on a new unit right now. Do you have seeing the screen in the sunlight? Seem like that might be the only downside to it.

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I considered this , but with no way to communicate waypoints with the other units... it becomes a little pointless. IMO


This. I almost pulled the trigger on my old boat and did that but it's not really worth it. I'll occasionally use my phone.


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If youre not worried about waypoints, then its a good option. It works well. You dont even need internet connection while on the water. You download the maps at home and then theyre viewable offline, using the GPS signal only while on the water.

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I do this. It works good. I fabbed up a piece of aluminum that mounts to the ram mount for my Hummindird unit to mount the iPad ram mount too.

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Originally Posted By: Bassfisher15
I can't communicate waypoints now either. Just figured it would be a way to get a dedicated mapping unit for a lot less. Can't justify spending 1200 on a new unit right now. Do you have seeing the screen in the sunlight? Seem like that might be the only downside to it.

I use an ipad and really the only time I have trouble seeing it is when the sun is straight above and I am wearing polarized glasses. 95% of the time its not a problem.

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The biggest problem with mine is the ipad doesn't know which direction you're facing unless you're moving at a decent speed. So if you are trying to slowly move along a contour or the edge of a flat or whatever you just have to watch the little icon to tell if you're heading in the right direction.

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Pretty good idea I think. I use Navionics on my phone mainly and this would make it even easier

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I use my tablet with the Navionics app and look at different areas of the lake I want to fish while sitting here at the office and simply drop pins on points of interest.

Once on the water I go to the dropped pins and fish and if it turns out to be a good spot, I then mark it as a waypoint on my HDS and Helix graphs. This way I don't clutter up my graphs.

The app also has water level adjustment and shading for a lot less than the $99 card renewal.

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ProGator, what mount do you use for the ipad? I was thinking of getting the tab tight I think but didn't know how solid it is.

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Also does anyone us a tablet besides iPad? Thinking of getting a nexus 7 since its cheaper and if I break it I'm not out a ton of money.

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Originally Posted By: Bassfisher15
ProGator, what mount do you use for the ipad? I was thinking of getting the tab tight I think but didn't know how solid it is.

That's what I use and it is solid. Never had it slip out even after shaking it around purposely trying to see if I could get it to come out. Only problem is the power button on the top of the ipad is kind of hard to get to. I have it set so that the screen doesn't time out so if I want to put it in sleep mode to conserve battery its a bit of a pain to get to.

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http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/12337849/1
Here is a good thread on this topic by the way. Apparently the androids have built in GPS. On the ipads you have to have it connected to your cell service to get GPS or use your cell phone to create a hotspot and connect it that way.

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ProGator, what mount do you use for the ipad? I was thinking of getting the tab tight I think but didn't know how solid it is.

That's what I use and it is solid. Never had it slip out even after shaking it around purposely trying to see if I could get it to come out. Only problem is the power button on the top of the ipad is kind of hard to get to. I have it set so that the screen doesn't time out so if I want to put it in sleep mode to conserve battery its a bit of a pain to get to.

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My iPad is hooked to my cell service but I still download the maps beforehand cause service is usually sketchy on these east Texas lakes. I havent had any problems with the gps keeping up even with poor service but im no expert on that.

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Thanks for the link. Exactly what I am wanting to do. Now just need to figure out which tablet i want

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I've tried it. Worked great on an overcast day. But in full sunlight, it is hard to see and then the sun gets the screen hot and it shuts off.

It isn't worth it.


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I bought an old ipad for this purpose. Make sure it's the type with cell service, not a wifi only. The ones with cell service has GPS built in; believe me, I made this mistake.

I really like to use the navionics app on the ipad because the night before, I can do some pre-work, mark some areas and waypoints. It's not easy to do this on the Lowrances HDS gen3 in your living room. In addition, I hook up the ipad to my HDS gen3 and can display the sonar anywhere in the boat as a second display. Another benefit is just in case the HDS goes completely out, I have another GPS to get around in.

AS noted, it doesn't do well with direction unless you're moving, but the HDS handles that part. I think this ipad cost my about $180. For me, it's worth it. Goodluck.


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Steez, what tablet were you using? Heard that some are worse than others in the sun.

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I used an iPad linked to a Raymarine Dragonfly Pro 5 mounted at the bow for over 2 years and it was certainly better than doing without. The biggest advantage was the ability to do real time charting with Navionics Sonar Chart Live. Map cards only have so much detail and are often not accurate at all. I was finally able to upgrade to newer Hummingbird units with Autochart Live. But I wouldn't hesitate to use the iPad again if that is what I had.

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Here is what Apple says about the temperature of your iPad.
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[/quote]Keeping iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch within acceptable operating temperatures
Learn about the operating temperatures and temperature management of iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (4th generation and later).

Use iOS devices where the ambient temperature is between 0 and 35 C (32 to 95 F). Low- or high-temperature conditions might cause the device to change its behavior to regulate its temperature. Using an iOS device in very cold conditions outside of its operating range might temporarily shorten battery life and could cause the device to turn off. Battery life will return to normal when you bring the device back to higher ambient temperatures. Using an iOS device in very hot conditions can permanently shorten battery life.
Store the device where the temperature is between -20 and 45 C (-4 to 113 F). Dont leave the device in your car, because temperatures in parked cars can exceed this range.[quote]


Your iPad will give you an over heating warning.
I have taken my iPad on the boat with me but I didn't use it for mapping. I get on Google Earth and look at the lake I am going to fish. If you use the time line you can go back in time to when the lake was hopefully 8 or more feet low. I then take screen shots of areas that show some interesting stuff that is now covered in water. It has been very useful in locating those spots when I get on the lake. Usually it is things that Navionics or Lakemaster will not show you.

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Steez, what tablet were you using? Heard that some are worse than others in the sun.
a first gen iPad mini.


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Some of the guys on the coast that fish skinny water use them. They fish water so skinny in those shallow running boats some no not even have a depth finder so an ipad works pretty good.


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Well decided to take the plunge and mounted a Samsung tablet to my console with a ram mount. I am pleased with it so far. I am able to see the screen decently in the sun but haven't put an anti glare screen protector on yet. I would post some pics of the install, but can't seem to figure out how to do that. Total cost was about 120 dollars with buying a used tablet..

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I tried it but having Lakemaster on my units and Navionics on Tablet, I would never choose the navionics over the lakemaster.

I downloaded navionics because 1 lake our club fished wasnt on Lakemaster card.

Now I only use navionics ap at home or at hotel.

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Originally Posted By: Bassfisher15
Well decided to take the plunge and mounted a Samsung tablet to my console with a ram mount. I am pleased with it so far. I am able to see the screen decently in the sun but haven't put an anti glare screen protector on yet. I would post some pics of the install, but can't seem to figure out how to do that. Total cost was about 120 dollars with buying a used tablet..



http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbt...to#Post12340885

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Heres some pictures of the install. Took out the lowarnce flasher and cut a piece of wood to fit the hole and then carpeted it. Then ram mounted it with the tab tight mount. Thank K.D. for the directions

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If you are running Lowrance, check into their WIFI module (GoFree or something like that). It will cast the screen of your main unit to your tablet. Access to waypoints and your Navionics card via WIFI.

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I am running humminbird graphs. I have had the tablet out a few times now and I'm really liking it so far. Easy to use and easy to see. Defiantly will keep using that setup.

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