Anyone using XM Satellite Marine Weather?

[damdonzi]

Do you like it and which package do you subscribe to -the SkyWatch or Fisherman? Thinking about getting it, but not really sure if it is anything more than I can off my phone today.

 

[Tommy Gun]

Do you like it and which package do you subscribe to -the SkyWatch or Fisherman? Thinking about getting it, but not really sure if it is anything more than I can off my phone today.

I have it and it does work, but it is satellite and framed, not streaming and is similar to what you can get on your phone. The advantage is having it overlaid onto the gps so you can see it while you're running...tough to use a phone at 75mph offshore.

Example: two years ago I was in FLL for New Years and ran with some guys up to West Palm for lunch. When we left to head back it had clouded up and was starting to rain. Because of the satellite weather I was able to head out farther offshore and drive all the way around the storm as I had to go back to Miami.

I use the Fisherman package.

 

[Bobthebuilder]

I have it and absolutely love it. This screen shows some weather on the Gulf behind us the morning we set out for Havana from Key West. I think I have the Fisheman's package. It has kept me out of trouble and has helped me make smart navigating decisions on a number of occasions. Also it will continue to work while you are way out there beyond cell phone range.
I highly recommend it, but it's not cheap.

 

[damdonzi]

Thanks very much guys. Appreciate the input.