I Tried A New Navigation App In The Keys - Argo

[iamchrisstone]

Argo is a FREE easy-to-use navigation and social boating app that helps you find and route to new destinations, share local knowledge, and connect with other boaters. I had heard about this and wanted to try it out myself, so decided to try it out in waters I have never been in before.

[Xspook]

Not feasible for me. iPhone would quickly overheat and shutdown.

[K447]

The video feels like a paid promotion for the app …

One of several downsides to using your main smartphone for navigation is that you are one fumble into the water away from losing the phone and losing your navigation system. In unfamiliar waters that could turn into a real problem.

Even when kept in a mount a phone can overheat when used continuously at maximum screen brightness while using a GPS app. Plus using battery power. Despite the ratings for water resistance, a mounted phone is liable to experience plenty of splash water.

For these reasons and others I prefer, and recommend, using a dedicated Marine GPS unit mounted to the PWC. These do not require or depend upon an internet connection, and are very accurate. The marine grade charts can provide excellent navigation including underwater detail.

[iamchrisstone]

Not feasible for me. iPhone would quickly overheat and shutdown.

Interesting. I personally haven't had my iPhone overheat while on the ski. Maybe because of the wind. The only time I've had it overheat is in the semi when on the charger and in the sun at the same time. Just my personal experience.

[iamchrisstone]

The video feels like a paid promotion for the app …

One of several downsides to using your main smartphone for navigation is that you are one fumble into the water away from losing the phone and losing your navigation system. In unfamiliar waters that could turn into a real problem.

Even when kept in a mount a phone can overheat when used continuously at maximum screen brightness while using a GPS app. Plus using battery power. Despite the ratings for water resistance, a mounted phone is liable to experience plenty of splash water.

For these reasons and others I prefer, and recommend, using a dedicated Marine GPS unit mounted to the PWC. These do not require or depend upon an internet connection, and are very accurate. The marine grade charts can provide excellent navigation including underwater detail.

great info! it's not a paid promotion, but I can definitely see why it appears so.

i was never a fan of using a phone on a ski before. ive used it a few times now when using the app and even though i'm still not a fan of using a phone on a ski, i'm ok with it. i have not had an issue with overheating yet (personally) and if i do, then that will obviously change my usage. i also keep a garmin 78sc (i think thats the model) with me as a backup. obviously it doesnt have as many features but i keep it with me regardless.

the water damage i agree. the new phones are more resistant, but as you state, there is still a possibility of a problem. i haven't used the phone and app is bad conditions and doubt that i will.

[K447]

This is my current Garmin GPS chartplotter configuration.
Nine inch screen size is readable at speed and the buttons allow me to change modes with a quick poke even on non-smooth water

https://www.greenhulk.net/forum/pwc-performance-community/other-toys/279006-?p=4572746#post4572746

[iamchrisstone]

This is my current Garmin GPS chartplotter configuration.
Nine inch screen size is readable at speed and the buttons allow me to change modes with a quick poke even on non-smooth water

https://www.greenhulk.net/forum/pwc-performance-community/other-toys/279006-?p=4572746#post4572746

thanks for showing this! this winter i'm actually hoping to install a 7 inch or 9 inch on my ulta 310lx, but moreso for the depth finder, so i have a bit of research to do, yet. looks good on your gp!