Brizvagas Mark
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jun 25, 2013
- Messages
- 26
- Location
- Australia
- Vessel Name
- Polaris
- Vessel Make
- Ray Kemp Cruiser/Motor Sailer
Hi all,
I am seeking thoughts/guidance on using a laptop for navigation?
Pardon my ignorance but some options I am considering if feasible are:
1. Laptop with chart software connected to a hand held GPS as a back up large scale view.
2. Can you get a small screen plotter to display on a laptop with a suitable data cable.
3. Any other suggestions for using a laptop for navigation
I have an Ipad with Navionics loaded and am impressed but understand that it's reliant on a phone signal for navigation.
I have not got a boat yet but initially will be used on Moreton Bay, QLD, OZ and it's a bit of a minefield with shallows and sandbars.
Thanks,
MG
I am seeking thoughts/guidance on using a laptop for navigation?
Pardon my ignorance but some options I am considering if feasible are:
1. Laptop with chart software connected to a hand held GPS as a back up large scale view.
2. Can you get a small screen plotter to display on a laptop with a suitable data cable.
3. Any other suggestions for using a laptop for navigation
I have an Ipad with Navionics loaded and am impressed but understand that it's reliant on a phone signal for navigation.
I have not got a boat yet but initially will be used on Moreton Bay, QLD, OZ and it's a bit of a minefield with shallows and sandbars.
Thanks,
MG