Can anyone suggest an effective cell phone mount on a beachcat? Not really for calling, but more for gps, boatspeed and windspeed info. Is there one out there? Anyone have any other suggestions.
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Cell phone mount
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Posted: Jun 30, 2018 - 09:30 AM
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Posted: Jun 30, 2018 - 09:48 AM
imho - trying to use a cellphone for on the fly nav/updates.. etc.:
they are not really great on a beach cat for anything but being stowed away securely for use when on anchor
the screens are usually about impossible to see in full sunlight with sunglasses on
they are a large distraction
and they don't float if dropped or left on deck (or wing)
i suggest you get a cheaper gps watch or "something else" (like a speed puck) to mount and you can glance at it without getting your face in your boom/mast to read a mounted phone.
or you can download a tracking / speed app on your phone and let it go while you sail - one issue is - these gps apps are heavy loads on your phone and eat up battery l
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Posted: Jun 30, 2018 - 10:19 AM
I agree... Thanks
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Posted: Jun 30, 2018 - 10:21 AM
What gps watch would u recommend for sailors?
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Posted: Jun 30, 2018 - 11:49 AM
dunno - i dont ever wear watches
others may chime in.. i know some guys wear garmin watches .. not sure what model -
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Posted: Jun 30, 2018 - 01:57 PM
No good mounts that I know of. I use the waterproof smartphone "bag". Tie it, keep it in PFD pocket. Backlight is full brightness. I use it to call the boss and report what time I'll be back, very seldom to check charts
After a few uses they inevitably develop tears around the main opening, so watch for those and replace before they let water in.
I had a Garmin Quatix first gen, was great for rudimentary nav (died recently :-/ ).
Speedpuck for speed / windshifts.
Sometimes thinking of a Garmin 78c but it's old and overpriced. Might get it for a long trip.
