SHASA III
Veteran Member
I started out using my iPad as a back-up to my Garmin GPSMAP-942xs, but for a couple of years now, I've been using my iPad Pro 12", running iNavX with Navionics charts. I like the larger presentation and the Navionics charts have more readability & detail here in the Salish Sea waters, IMHO. I have the NOAA charts loaded, but seldom use them. AIS is presented on the Garmin and is available on the iPad, via WiFi.
I use a removable sunshade when needed, and plug the power cord into a USB port on the bridge. The bridge has a Sunbrella top, so I never experience loss of signal. I also appreciate the ability to sit in the main salon or at home while setting-up or altering waypoints and courses.
So, the Garmin has become the back-up and I keep it in the radar overlay mode, with the iPad as primary. Also carry paper charts, but they haven't seen the light of day for several years.
I use a removable sunshade when needed, and plug the power cord into a USB port on the bridge. The bridge has a Sunbrella top, so I never experience loss of signal. I also appreciate the ability to sit in the main salon or at home while setting-up or altering waypoints and courses.
So, the Garmin has become the back-up and I keep it in the radar overlay mode, with the iPad as primary. Also carry paper charts, but they haven't seen the light of day for several years.