I am currently managing 2 Post 50' SF's. Their excuse at least on the 50'. They initially designed everything in the engine room around it...
I agree, I always use routes on anything that requires more than 1 waypoint. I like staying right on my line (adjusting for drift), knowing ETA...
Yes, you can save waypoints, routes and tracks on most of the APP's for an ipad/tablet.
The handle doesn't really put undue stress on it, as long as you pull it in the direction the handle should go, can be used directly on top of it...
This and just return the size you don't use.
THIS, needs to be a cellular capable one, doesn't need a plan. I use an IPAD mini for navigation sometimes and I like it. But it does have it's...