Best App for boat navigation - free marine navigation!

[@argoboating]

Thanks for the awesome review! Love your channel and can't wait to see more videos. If anyone has any questions or concerns about the app feel free to reach out

[@GaryFabian]

I'm having trouble installing this on my ipad. It says this application requires IOG 10.0 or later but I have version 9.3.5 then when I went to update my software it says your software is up to date. What can I do?

[@argoboating]

@@GaryFabian Unfortunately if you cannot update your iPad to iOS 10 or newer then you won’t be able to install Argo...Sorry for that inconvenience.

[@jeffc6038]

Thanks for sharing do you have any wind data for sailing

[@argoboating]

@@jeffc6038 Unfortunately not right now, but we are thinking of adding wind data at some point in the future

[@efraincaro5748]

Can you save your routes to use them for another time???

[@tg3026]

Sir, thank you so so much for the Argo App information. I am new to boating the ICW and was very nervous about cruising around NC, SC and FL, even the Bahamas until now. I have been watching and learning from the Waterway guides and KZbin videos, but you are the Champ. Thank you again for this excellent Navigational tool.

[@weldondavis6032]

Very cool I have a spare phone now got a plotter

[@chrisanthony579]

Thank you sir! Great information. Greetings from Richmond, VA

[@sailingaroundtheworld1427]

When will this app be available in Europe ?

[@tomgaffney6570]

Really well done, thank you very much. We like to try out new water and an app like this allows for a much more enjoyable trip. More time enjoying the trip and less time figuring out best routes to and from makes for a much better day on the waters. Kudos to you Wayne !

[@davidwelday3276]

I grew up in Southern MD (Piney Point-St. Georges Island area), one thing I learned is the water can be very shallow and you have no idea, thats why the ole Bay sank a lot of ships! Now in Texas, I hope this works well for our lakes

[@trcass1]

enjoyed your review. I'm a few miles south, below Chesapeake Beach near Breezy Point Marina. i wish this was available 10 years ago. i had a 2462 Bayliner and used Loran and GPS for areas around the Choptank River. Boat is no longer and i have a canoe and run the Patuxent or the bay on calm days. This will be a help. Thanks.

[@bplewis88]

Love this video... keep up the great work 💪

[@davidthomas6927]

Crazy I watched this video and I was literally boating in the same spot Saturday

[@danielklem8727]

Ive been using this for guidance on TIMS FORD LAKE in TN although tit doesnt givd much infofor our lakes it does track us and I wont get lost. Awesome! Thanks

[@kkutube1972]

Thanks. I will try this tomorrow.

[@jkanclark]

Thanks for the comprehensive review. Just wondering if you ever found a phone mount for the helm area that worked for you

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I did not - I was considering a very permanent solution that would require drilling some holes, but I settled for just using the cup holder!

[@jkanclark]

@ ah the ol’ cup holder routine. I know it well! Thanks

[@richardmarshall2229]

Great review, thanks for the information.

[@outbackdiecast6730]

Gonna try it for sure

[@DERRICKJOHNSON-zn9fx]

Thanks so much for the information Wayne. I'm new to boating next season so I'm looking for anything useful to help me navigate the Chesapeake Bay. There are only a handful of restaurants that I plan to frequent in the first year or so.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

It's great for those trips! I can plan our trip at home and tell my wife how long it will take us to get to our destination.

[@williamherrera1496]

Does the app work without cell signal?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

No it does not.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy If you had signal and are navigating to a destination and lose the signal , will it alert you audible ?

[@jonahbennett9938]

Is this only in the states ?

[@stevenparker1669]

Been using it for a month. There some differences with depth between the app and the Garmin. Deep in the Sebastian River I cant get depth but not an issue with the Garmin now. Look forward to a landscape mode.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I think it's main purpose is to keep us from running aground and knowing the best path (course) to take so that we don't end up in shallow water.

[@RTerrence]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy The problem with that is auto route assumes mean low water so you only get routes based on low tide. Where I take my boat there are short cuts I can take at high tide. It would be better if the app did its calculations based on what the tide was at any given time.

[@fike301]

definitely will give that a try real soon....thanks

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

You're welcome! They are very open to input and feedback from users as well!

[@KennethDouglas-p9f]

This would be great to plug into a larger screen say a portable 15" screen. I just down loaded it and it's tough to see while you are trying to boat.

[@brussell639]

Nice app! You definitely need a cell phone holder. Next they'll be passing hands free boating laws.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yeah that's on my spring shopping list!

[@LBRides]

haha pretty much! Here in California, I'm surprised it hasn't happened yet.

[@tbrown737]

does it only show the depth contour numbers when your in your boat and on the lake?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

It shows the depths while on land. (I just double checked)

[@davidsatter9119]

Does it give bearing or heading numbers ?

[@PeterBroome-h9i]

Can they get it for the Uk 🇬🇧

[@Mr.Steve-O]

I am renting a dinghy in Sardinia in September and looking for a good map guide like this. Is this working now in Europe or just the USA ? Thx for the clip

[@bulldogbrower6732]

Does the app ever display the course you are to steer ?

[@arachnofan73]

What does the red, green, and yellow mean on the route?!

[@AnimalScienceTV]

Can you see where other users are? Or does it have any traffic details like waze?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

There is an option for boaters to show hazards and other situations and it will be neat to see results in more crowded harbors etc. I think once more people start using the app it will have more info to show.

[@argoboating]

Yep, you can see where other users are (as long as they are actively using the app). Traffic details are added by the users. So the more users in your area the more hazard reports, map issue reports, etc. there will be on the map

[@FourthWayRanch]

where's the bearing and heading info?

[@normanhutchinson6989]

Does this work in the Bahamas or USVI, etc?

[@dakotalane3666]

We love your videos. They are very informative and in some ways inspirational and encouraging. Are you still using the Argo navigation App? Would you still recommend it over other navigation apps that you've tried?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thank you! Yes, I still really prefer Argo because it does exactly what we want it to do in our area. When we pick a destination for the afternoon, it lets us know how long it will take us to get there at the speed we typically travel - before we even leave the house!

[@dakotalane3666]

Thank you Wayne. You're doing a great service. Please keep it up.

[@sendeth]

This app has better charts than my fish finder

[@glenthomasrealtor6223]

How do you deal with glare?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

That is a challenge!

[@Peter-wc4kr]

Can you put in gps coordinates to take you to an off the coast destination?

[@norbertmarkowicz1728]

Does it support offline maps? i.e. in areas without cellular signal

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I think it only works where you have cell service.

[@jnasjr]

Seeing this today after I get my first SeaDoo. Does the App needs internet signal?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yes it does

[@pittshopesp3064]

What about the light with sun? Can you properly see on iPhone?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I do find that I need to lift the phone above eye level sometimes when the sun is intense.

[@alejandrogomez4964]

Donde descargo la app

[@Billonthewater]

Awesome downloading it now

[@SoniaGail]

Cannot download in Australia

[@Arcturian1111]

The app doesn't open.

[@flowtownfishing421]

When setting the draft, should I account for the prop and lower unit of my outboard motor since they extend below the hull?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I set mine with a foot buffer so that under most circumstances I am ok. Keep in mind the course plotting uses the data from the charts and not ‘real-time’ data.

[@flowtownfishing421]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy Thats what I figured. I was out on the water yesterday and today so I just set the buffer to 15 inches or so. Thanks for the info. I look forward to your next video.

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Could be of use when caught in fog???

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I would think so since it shows exactly where you are at all times!

[@argoboating]

It should be, if you have any questions let us know :)

[@dalemorris8609]

Wayne always have redundancy. I spent a lot of time on the " High Seas " before GPS. I now own a cruiser in the Chesapeake Bay area. You can still lose signal. 😮

[@visiteavecmoi]

Witch one work offline no internet? I also wondering on tablet gps working? Thank you

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

This requires a cell data connection so it's best suited for coastal areas and not offshore.

[@vizi0123]

Will this work for offshore fishing?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

If you get out of cell range it won't work.

[@brocluno01]

Cool 😊

[@sade6299]

Tank you sir from Morocco express

[@beboboymann3823]

Does this app. Offer navigation on inland lakes? Good video. Thx for posting.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I actually was just checking this - and it seems like it might not at this time. I also reached out to Argo as well and am awaiting their response.

[@theoldshooter9011]

Have you used it on the ICW in NC? Does it cover the ICW? Thanks

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I have not - but I think think it covers that area. It's a free download and you can check it out to see!

[@jeffcee9457]

I like using this app at night on my sailboat

[@woodskid4ever]

On the return, were you required to re-enter boat draft? Maybe you didn’t, or maybe the app didn’t ask. Had that been disabled somehow? Just a thought. Nice vid. Thank you for posting!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

My boat draft is saved in the app so it always applies it to my trips.

[@scottbrown746]

it's not showing depth data and markers for my lake (lake moultrie, sc)

[@hizzleman4111]

Nice video. Did the app send you on the wrong side of the buoy, or it recognizes it?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yeah, that was the issue that I found. The app uses the NOAA depth points and there was an issue with how that area was measured by the NOAA and the way the app calculates things. There were no depth measurement taken close to that marker.

[@c11ir0]

This application no available in arround singapore etc🙄🙄

[@boatburnerice7925]

does not show depth in canada...is the app update for that

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I think they are working on getting it working on inland waters and Canada if they can get access to the depth charts for those areas.

[@jaredwhite489]

Just the oil alarm lol

[@astroplutonium]

Looks like a promising app but its really weird that i cannot install it on a Pixel 7 in 2024.... Pixel is the OG of Android phones so if it isnt compatible with that what is it with?....

[@patrickstrack9110]

I signed up and used it once for autoroute. After that autoroute did not work. I inquired and was told I needed to sign up for a premium package for a fee. I found this to be very unfortunate. Kind of like a bait and switch. I was sorely disappointed.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

When I made the video (and for a long time after) this app was entirely free. I am considering a new video this year and looking at other products as well.

[@JohnBraman413]

is the depth difference with your boat and app because the app is subtracting your boats draft? seems like that could be the difference between them.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I don't think it's that sophisticated. The data they display is from the nautical charts. And I think the charts lean towards showing depths at low tide. So if the paper chart reads 6 ft so will the app.

[@woodskid4ever]

Curious, 12 ft of water shown by boat depth-sounder/ transducer, yet app says 10 ft. Isn’t the depth found under boat by the transducer more reflective of tide than app.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

The app uses published depth chart data and not actual measurements. The chart data is based on low tide.

[@upToTheMike]

This is the first app I looked at and this video pretty much sold me on it, but I live in the UAE and it still doesn't work here. Looking forward to when it does.

[@doniajith4499]

This app not available in India

[@forrest2426]

Can you download a trip or save a trip to use without cell service

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Good question, but I don't think so. I think this app is designed for people who don't venture too far out - or at least out of cell range.

[@antonymichael6428]

Is there any way to find where the fish are most available?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

No, unfortunately it's not a fish finder

[@sajiddomingo6701]

is it ok to use here in the philippines..?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I'm not sure - but it's a totally free app, and you could easily download it and give it a try!

[@africantwin173]

Cannot download it in EU. Need APK files

[@silversorcerer9316]

so maybe I can buy a big screen that the phone plugs into , something like that id want to see on a larger screen

[@tcb069]

put the app on my tablet but says 14.99 , so its not free or is it

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Are you sure it’s Argo navigation for boating? It should still be totally free.

[@tcb069]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy yea h my bad i was looking at navionics which is 14.99 on mobile, thanks

[@stevelafrance32]

But can you use it with no signal

[@rousemkg]

yes you can. But you can also use google maps as well. In your google map settings, go to offline settings, and you can download an area to where you'll be offline. This area can be quite big if you choose. Select that, download, then when you go offline you can utilize the google map without internet/signal. Been using it for years

[@understandthepeaches1025]

Looks like an app that is use for sure. I downloaded and there’s no depth info for the Illinois River where I boat. Fail! 😭

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I have noticed recently that because they use data from NOAA the mapping is essentially of coastal waters - which certainly excludes many popular boating areas. I know they are working on updates all the time and hopefully there will be options on the near future for our great rivers!

[@yousseflahbil679]

Do u need internet connection for that app

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yes, so it’s only useful in areas where you have cell service.

[@joshblood9883]

Soon as I tried to get going it told me I had to buy a map for the area I’m in. Dumb

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Are you sure you downloaded the right app? Argo is totally free. Make sure it’s Argo for boat.

[@Akkody]

Ho there whats the name of this app?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Argo Navigation

[@leozeek]

Nice!

[@DeniskaNYC]

Great app. But does not cover lakes at least in NC.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Ooo - good to know! I'll pass this along.

[@argoboating]

We're working on getting depth data for inland lakes...Until then the autoroute feature won't work; however, all of the apps other features should be working properly. You can manually create routes, see friends on your chart, add hazard (and other) reports, and save trips & places to your captain's log. Hopefully we'll have depth data for the lakes soon!

[@DeniskaNYC]

@@argoboating Thank you for your work. Mine main concern depth for now. I don't care about autoroute. I will wait on yours update but for now useless app to me.

[@tenatra]

Offline maps are $20 per year.

[@josephfitch1]

this app runs so slow on my phone i cant use it

[@paulwave1560]

I tried the app, I created 3 routes, the problem is on all the 3 routes, there are always some shallow depth of water in the routes, which will damage my boat if I follow the routes exactly, so this app is a disaster for me

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Did you set up your draft and depth preferences in the app? If so, and it's still routing you in to shallow water please reach out to Argo and they'll look into it.

[@tg3026]

I don't believe you should rely solely on one navigational device, because the ICW is a living breathing system that is consistently being dragged by the Army Corps of Engineers where build up is. Everyday tidal water in and out you are bound to have shallow water, debris like logs, that are not captured on any device. Use of a spotter is very important. Please don't devalue a great tool. Thanks, didn't mean to be so long winded. Much respect. ❣

[@johngudmundson5020]

not free, $60

[@isaiahgreen262]

My island is not on your map. Saipan U.S.A.

[@officialWWM]

Er, all navigation apps will tell you when you are entering shallow water!

[@prairiepegger]

App is rendered useless if outside cell range. Most of my boating is at least 10 miles offshore

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yes - this doesn't work offshore

[@rachidsabri374]

بانو هنا الحراكة الله اسهل على الجميع

[@garymiller7870]

Seems to have added Canada and other features since this video however for me they require a premium subscription for $20/yr to change death shading. It's also very slow and cumbersome to use. So I'm out.

[@workdays8280]

Usless for Australia

[@cliffarend8455]

"No depth data in your area"

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

dang - sorry!

[@mikewaite3746]

The way this guy's clucking his head like a chicken would make me steer away from this guy under sail

[@GaryOrourke-p7s]

I don’t see where it’s 100% free Sign up is free then you pay

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

When I made this video it was completely free, they still have a free version and some paid features. I'll dig into this a bit further.

[@BOSS_DOG]

Opencpn is the best

[@RW_CreativeMedia]

So only in the US?, so why I'm watching this? I'm outta here!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

sorry!!

[@bplewis88]

WAVEE Boating Navigation app... annual subscription 😔

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thanks for watching - let me know what you use to navigate and if you've tried out this app! You can find all of my boating education videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PLP_T5TIhc845daMPaiEjaY8p3hgLZVOHO

[@ricardogiftedthompson8926]

Can this work without signals from your telecommunications provider though? Like when I am off shore.

[@gillesgomez3091]

Hi Wayne. I'm using Navionics Boating, but it is not free. The map for the Mediterranean sea costs 20€ per year. Not expensive considering how handy such an app is.

[@wyoprospector]

Argo sucks. Very limited and inaccurate depths.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

The depths they use are from the nautical charts and not 'real time'. Many other navigation apps work the same way.

[@romeowhiskey1146]

"I haven't really USED the app...but I'm giving you this REVIEW." What a WASTE of time.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I am testing the app in real time - what's wrong with that?

[@gatecrasher1970]

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