Depth/fish finder smartphone apps

[kwikfisher]

I'm looking to download a droid app to use a depth finder, any reviews or opinions out there?

 

[JeannaJigs]

Never heard of such a thing, but I would question battery drainage first and foremost. Curious to see if anyone has any reviews

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[Aton]

I have the Navionics App (http://www.navionics.com/en ) paid like $50.00 to load all of the maps. It's pretty cool, has navigation channels, buoy markers, known hazards, depths, etc. But...because it uses GPS locator...it drains cell phone battery pretty quick. I left it running on a halibut trip back in June, on the way in, when we saw a pod of grey whales, I didn't have any battery to capture pictures. :sad: I keep a 12 volt charger on board my boat.

 

[kwikfisher]

Just downloaded free app called "Marine Navigator". Great reviews, and looks like usable features. How does that charger workout,?

 

[Aton]

then plug in car charger to phone

 

[Seahawkfan]

You could also just get a inverter for your battery like I have. Works great and runs most 12 volt stuff. http://www.harborfreight.com/750-watt-continuous-1500-watt-peak-power-inverter-66817.html