Applications That Make Boating Just a Little Bit Easier
When you take up boating as a hobby, there are a number of skills you need to acquire. It may all seem overwhelming. However, there are a number of apps that can make your life easier as a boater. Roger's Performance Marine has a number of boats to choose from. Come to our location in Centerville and Hurricane, Utah. If you are near Salt Lake City and St. George, Utah, we serve your areas.
Navionics
Navionics is a popular navigation app. It turns your phone into a GPS system. From the app, you can access NOAA raster charts that work in the same way that paper charts do. However, you may not want to use your phone as your only navigation source for safety reasons. Although cell phone coverage may not always be reliable on the water, Navionics can be a handy tool.
MarineTraffic
MarineTraffic allows you to track the location of commercial vessels and freighters. The app accesses the largest land-based AIS receiver network which covers most shipping routes and major ports.
Commercial vessels are required to have AIS, a boat locator transmitter. When you open the map on your phone and select a boat, you are able to view its photos and read detailed information about it. You are able to see where the boat is headed, its direction, and its speed.
Fish Rules
If you enjoy fishing, you will like Fish Rules. When you put your location in the app, you can find out the fish that are in season. You are also able to find out the amount of fish you can keep as well as the size limits. Even if you don't have signal on your phone, you can put your latitude and longitude in the app to find out what the regulations are.
Fishing Deluxe
Solunar tables are used to calculate the best fishing times. Moon position and tides are used to create solunar tables. With the Fishing Deluxe, you are able to access these tables and choose the right time to go fishing.
What Knot to Do
Learning to tie knots is a necessary skill that takes time to acquire. What Knot to Do is a pocket guide for 70 necessary knots with illustrations. The app allows you to tie the perfect knot. It is a versatile app that you can use when boating, fishing, backpacking, and tying down a load.
BoatUS
BoatUS is a free app that lets you look at tides and weather forecasts. You even get weather alerts on the app and can call for 24/7 towing assistance. Dispatchers will be able to find your location due to the GPS on your phone.
When figuring which apps to download, you want to choose the ones that will make your life easier. There are navigation apps, apps for knots, and apps for tracking commercial vessels. Come to Roger's Performance Marine in Centerville and Hurricane, Utah, which is near Salt Lake City and St. George, Utah.