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  1. Seaduck, Mar 17, 2014
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    Seaduck

    Seaduck New Member

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    They just introduced an iPad app along with charts for $10.00 per region. My iPad is fully decked out with max memory, so refresh rates, storage should not be an issue but what I experienced was a very disappointing application. I was never able to get their product to work in a fashion that I would recommend on a boat. Their technical reps are in Europe making timely interactions a frustrating experience. After one week of confusing emails, a new app was released. This provided no help. They may have excellent products for the PC market but this attempt is a disaster. Do not waste your time or money on this application. :(
  2. SeaEric, Mar 17, 2014
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    Hello Seaduck, Welcome to YachtForums. I see that you've been here a while but this is your first post. I use the Navionics app on my Android based Samsung tablet. It works beautifully. I also have the app on my phone. I cruise the Chesapeake using the tablet and I also occasionally use the phone app in Florida on seatrials. Both are very useful gadgets and in many ways, better than my Garmin 740 on my boat. YMMV. I have no experience with the NV charts. It perhaps sounds like one to skip based upon your experience.

    I also use the NutiCharts app in conjunction with Active Captain. Excellent info and function.
  3. Seaduck, Mar 17, 2014
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    Thanks...I downloaded the Navionics iPad app and am also an avid Active Captain user. Both have worked very well. You are correct, both are nice gadgets to have as I depend on redundant Raymarine units as my primary charting systems - one powered by Navionics and the other by Maptech. But it's nice to have a tablet that my guest can use while underway as a teaching tool. All the best.
  4. CaptPKilbride, Mar 17, 2014
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    Transas Isailor for the iPad is the bomb.
  5. Pascal, Mar 21, 2014
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    I ve tried just about every charting app and the one I end up relying on is the garmin app.

    Never crashes, excellent charts and features, active captain integration.

    And most important for me, it has excellent Bahamas charts.