Hi folks,
Just wondering what people are doing to mount their iPads, powered, out in the semi-open elements.
Any recommendations for good mounts? Other tips and suggestions?
Thanks, Mark
iPad Mounting on Flybridge or Cockpit
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Re: iPad Mounting on Flybridge or Cockpit
I don't have an iPad yet but I have a LifeProof case on my iPhone. They are working on an iPad version and they have several different mounting options.
Check them out at www.lifeproof.com
Check them out at www.lifeproof.com
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Re: iPad Mounting on Flybridge or Cockpit
I use this one as it has a double ziplock style seal and fold over flap. I have had it on a 14' Hobie cat and it works great.
http://www.amazon.com/DriPro-Waterproof ... 270&sr=8-7
http://www.amazon.com/DriPro-Waterproof ... 270&sr=8-7
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Re: iPad Mounting on Flybridge or Cockpit
Nothing beats these guys:
http://www.rammount.com/Products/AppleM ... fault.aspx
I am using this one:
http://www.rammount.com/Products/AppleM ... fault.aspx
Sam
http://www.rammount.com/Products/AppleM ... fault.aspx
I am using this one:
http://www.rammount.com/Products/AppleM ... fault.aspx
Sam
Sam and Gina Densler
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Re: iPad Mounting on Flybridge or Cockpit
I've been using this home-made mount, based on an old Ram-Mount car phone holder I had from way back in the day. My helm is well protected under most conditions (zip-up the windshield in the rain, and the corner is protected some even when it is open) and I remove the tablet when I leave. I have no case and have used it like this for a year. I don't use it every time I sail, only if going someplace unfamiliar and perhaps poorly marked. Mostly, electronics are not needed, and I have my old plotter; poor res, since I don't have the local charts loaded, but all I need is lon/lat. and speed.
![Image](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wIJNpbDugFw/UjUhlcCReiI/AAAAAAAAC8k/I6aiix45cVw/s400/tablet+9-2013.jpg)
http://sail-delmarva.blogspot.com/2013/ ... ablet.html
BTW, touch screens are nearly useless in rough conditions. Just so you know. Mostly I use it when prowling shallow (smooth) back creeks, when lots of detail helps.
Since the Chesapeake is mostly north/south, I prefer vertical orientation.
And now you know exactly where my home slip is!
![Image](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wIJNpbDugFw/UjUhlcCReiI/AAAAAAAAC8k/I6aiix45cVw/s400/tablet+9-2013.jpg)
http://sail-delmarva.blogspot.com/2013/ ... ablet.html
BTW, touch screens are nearly useless in rough conditions. Just so you know. Mostly I use it when prowling shallow (smooth) back creeks, when lots of detail helps.
Since the Chesapeake is mostly north/south, I prefer vertical orientation.
And now you know exactly where my home slip is!
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Book Store. http://sail-delmarva.blogspot.com/2017/ ... store.html