Don’t leave the dock without a Bad Elf GPS on-board!
The advent of digital charts revolutionizes this critical resource in marine navigation and enables you to move beyond paper charts. The iPad, iPod touch, and iPhone delivers a truly portable medium for digital charts that can easily fit in your pocket or bag.

Add a highly accurate Bad Elf GPS for marine navigation to your iPad or iPod touch. Experience fast satellite lock times and free yourself from dependency on cellular towers for Assisted GPS used by the native iPhone and 3G iPad GPS. A Bad Elf GPS ensures accurate placement of your vessel on digital charts to better navigate around hazards and find the exact spot previously marked for that prize tuna.
We collected a list of apps and accessories that enhance your boating and fishing experience. Suggest other apps or accessories through the feedback link.
Keep your iOS secure, dry, and powered to enjoy the great iOS marine apps while on the water. We have collected some of our favorite options to help you get the most out of your time on the water.
Mounting Accessories
RAM Mount makes some of the best mounting options available for your device. RAM Mount offers an online tool to find a base and cradle perfect for your boat and iOS device.
Charging Accessories
The micro-USB cable included with your Bad Elf GPS powers your iOS device while connecting your Bad Elf GPS to a power source. You may need USB compatible power adapter to enable charging on your vessel.
Many boats come equipped with a marine grade 12V outlet. With access to a marine grade 12V outlet, a simple vehicle cigarette lighter USB power adapter enables power to your iOS device and Bad Elf GPS. Please note that the iPad requires more power than the iPhone or iPod touch when charging. If you own an iPad, be sure to select a USB adapter specifically designed for the iPad. If your boat does not have an outlet, you will need to explore optional aftermarket kits.
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Scosche reVIVE II Dual USB Car Charger for iPad |
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Kensington K33497US PowerBolt Duo Car Charger compatible with iPhone 4, iPad 1 and 2 |
Dry Cases
Make sure your iOS device stays dry and dirt free when your not in use. iPoncho offers one of the best options out there.
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iPoncho for iPhone and iPod touch |
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iPoncho for iPad |
We continue to look for a great waterproof case that accommodates the Bad Elf GPS attached to your iOS device. If you find one, please let us know via the feedback link.
Marine Reviews
- Ocean Navigator Online, iPad navigation around Hatteras (12/16/2011)
- Panbo Marine Electronics Blog, “Bad Elf GPS and the Verizon iPad Deal” (11/23/2010)
General Bad Elf Reviews
- Amazon Reviews (various)
- Cio.com, Finding yourself with a Bad Elf (12/2/2011)
- Pocket GPS World, Bad Elf iOS GPS Dongle Review (9/7/2011)
- About.com, Easy GPS Upgrade for iPad, iPod (5/28/2011)
- Wired Gadget Lab, “Tiny Dock-Dongle Adds GPS to iPad, iPod Touch” (10/19/2010)
- Geeky Gadgets, “Bad Elf Adds GPS to iPad and iPod” (10/18/2010)
- Engadget Germany, “Bad Elf Dongle bringt GPS auf iPad und iPod touch” (10/18/2010)
















