I've been using eSeaChart ($7.99) on my iPhone 4 and think it's great. Downloads NOAA charts for free and shows you exactly where you are, with course and speed. You can also put in waypoints, etc. My paper charts pretty much stay below. Rick Tom Jenkins <tjenk@gte.net> wrote:

Gary, My iPhone and iPad have built-in GPS, as I assume is the case for your mini. What does the BadElf give you in addition? I have Navionics on both my machines, but the apparent lack of a compass is annoying. At least on my old Garmin, I can follow the compass to a series of waypoints. Tom

On Feb 28, 2013, at 7:44 AM, GARY M HYDE wrote:

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I bought an iPad mini, a BadElf GPS plugin for it, and the Navionics app for the US and Canada. That gives me charts, knot meter, ease of use, and a lot more for less $ than a charting stand-alone GPS. The Navionics app works on my iPhone too at no added cost.

~~~_/)~~~ Gary Sent from my iPhone :-)

On Feb 28, 2013, at 7:33 AM, stevetrapp <stevetrapp@q.com> wrote:

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I agree, KISS, keep it simple, sailor. M-Boats work on the KISS principle, keep them that way. Steve M-15 # 335

----- Original Message ----- From: "Douglas Kelch" <doug1kelch@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 7:24 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Compass, knot, depth gauges, gps.

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I just use a hand held gps as double duty for a knot meter and gps. I do have a fixed mount compass and keep an old fashioned lead line for occasional use.

I sail shallow draft boats, 2 ft 11 inch draft board/keel down and donot worry much about the depth while sailing. I use the lead line when checking out an anchorage if it is unfamiliar.

Thanks

Doug

On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:21 PM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com>wrote:

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Since it has been about 15 years since last buying a knot meter,depth gauge or gps, does anybody have any recommendations as to which brand is a good cross between quality and price or is it a matter of "1st class or no class"? Tom B.

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