T&T: Iphone on a boat

[Tim Allwine]

bv wrote:
> Good morning, all
> 
> I just bought a new iPhone 3G. I'd like to use it as a GPS device while
> around the boat, specifically the dink. I'd like to know what kind of
> specific marine applications you use or discovered for that device.
> 
> Is there an application which tell me which satellites I'm in touch with ?
> 
> Is there an efficient tide program ?
> 
> Chart plotter ?
> 
> GPS ?
>

Has anyone tried this: http://www.inavx.net/

Same folks that put out GPSNavX and MacENC navigation products. Looks like it uses NOAA Raster charts. When I get my phone I'll 
give it a try and let you know.

-Tim