Using a Boat Navigation App on Your Smartphone | BoatUS

[@jerryf609]

You can also use Android tablets or IPads. Can also get mounts.

[@boatus]

Absolutely!

[@markmaugle4599]

I use my cell phone to navigate with when I go ashore on my dinghy. I start by marking my boats location with a way point. That way if the fog rolls or it get dark I can get close enough to find the boat. Just remember that the boat can swing 50-150ft with the wind and currents. P.S. Also keep a compass on the dingy and take a bearing before leaving.

[@treysals]

I would of liked to see a tutorial on how to use a chart. How to set way points and other features

[@boatus]

Thanks for the clarification, Trey. Using navigation software on a smartphone is very similar to using a chartplotter. Check out our videos on how to use a chartplotter at kzbin.info/www/bejne/an7UoJ-LestnbNE and kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppfTgIKfoJacnsU for more info. Hope that gives you more of what you're looking for.

[@arniewilenken237]

Excellent presentation on using a smartphone for marine navigation! Safety considerations were well-covered. Just like with any other moving vehicle, do not concentrate on using your smartphone while at the helm of a moving vessel.

[@boatus]

Thanks, Arnie! Don't forget to subscribe to the BoatUS channel for notification when we post new videos.

[@wernereckardt]

Seriously, I want to see your marine grade chart-plotter installed on your runabout.

[@marlynbaclaan4506]

Is this offline?

[@boatus]

Great question, Marlyn. Once the charts are downloaded, both Seapilot and Navionics will work without service. Some functions may not be available without a connection, however. Hope this helps!

[@treysals]

Waste of time

[@boatus]

Sorry you were disappointed, Trey. What would you have liked to see in the video on this topic instead?