#Seaiq pilot update

Using the internal iPad GPS, I have basic position, course and speed info. Two, it can use data streamed to it via a wi-fi connection. One, it can use the GPS receiver that’s built-in to an iPad (an iPad with wireless phone capability and a “real” GPS receiver).

#Seaiq pilot update

With SEAiq, there are no separate fees for charts, and no periodic advertising nag-messages to update your chart paks and drive the manufacturer’s revenue stream. I hate the ongoing, recurring cost for charts, and I don’t like the idea that the charts are modified for any reason. That alone is very desirable, because many of the competing nav apps have free apps but charge significant fees for proprietary chart paks.

It uses free NOAA and US Army Corps of Engineers Raster and Vector Charts. The SEAiq USA app is $9.95 on iTunes (September, 2013). The SEAiq products (SEAiq USA, SEAiq International and SEAiq Pilot) have been developed by a live-aboard cruiser who really understands what cruising boat captains need and want to see. I was attracted to SEAiq USA by its very modest price point and seemingly rich functionality. This app is in the same family of apps as Garmin BlueChart Mobile, iNavX, Nobeltech TimeZero, EarthNC and several others. I was recently referred by a friend to an iPad marine navigation app called SEAiq USA.