VGA in on iPad1

I am looking to use my iPad1 as a remote monitor for my GPS/Fishfinder on my boat. It will be mounted indoors and I already have a RAM mount.
I need to know if the VGA adapter that Apple sells will accept VGA in?
It states VGA out but I assume that is because that is the normal usage for that product.
My GPS only has a VGA out port for a remote monitor.
Any ideas or thoughts on this are welcome.
BTW I have been using my iPad1 as a backup GPS since I bought it 6 months ago using the iNAVX app. It works pretty good and will get me home if I have electrical failure in the boat.
The reason to use as a remote monitor is to be able to see the fishfinder info as well as the GPS info in the cockpit while fishing.
Thanks,
Charlie

No, you cannot input video to the iapd.

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