Chartplotter survey

[tabbibus]

Hey folks. Went through the FAQ and noticed there is a post with people sounding off on what chart plotters they are using. But it is an old post! I was thinking we can get an update of what people are using, pros and cons, and how they mounted it!

 

[Gunner]

Small boat, small chartplotter...Garmin 44..works great for our needs but if your over 50 bring prescription sunglasses!

 

[Bluewater272]

Simrad Go7 here

 

[Dean P]

Only picture I have but you get the point. I went with the Garmin Echomap Plus 73Cv and RAM mounts. Really like the fact it is touchscreen.

 

[tabbibus]

Only picture I have but you get the point. I went with the Garmin Echomap Plus 73Cv and RAM mounts. Really like the fact it is touchscreen.


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thats cool. how are the maps? Is it easy to navigate from point to point

 

[Julian]

Garmin 94SV, install information: https://jetboaters.net/threads/my-2...photos-added-6-14-19.9464/page-11#post-384316

Also linked in my Signature under my Yamaha 242X modifications list.

 

[Dean P]

thats cool. how are the maps? Is it easy to navigate from point to point

Very easy. Once the route is entered, just follow the pink line. Maps are great to read mean low water depths. Really on them a lot especially in Tampabay.

 

[tabbibus]

Garmin 94SV, install information: https://jetboaters.net/threads/my-2...photos-added-6-14-19.9464/page-11#post-384316

Also linked in my Signature under my Yamaha 242X modifications list.

love it. I still wish garmin would work with navionics maps

 

[Mark TN]

Garmin Echomap Ultra 106sv. I am pleased with the maps and navigating from your current location to where you want to go is very easy and works really well.

 

[Dean P]

love it. I still wish garmin would work with navionics maps

My Chap comes with its own GPS which use Navionics maps. I never use it. IMO doesn't compare. I think Garmin has better maps.

 

[Bluewater272]

My Chap comes with its own GPS which use Navionics maps. I never use it. IMO doesn't compare. I think Garmin has better maps.

Funny. I bet it's like an Apple/Android thing. I had a Garmin on my previous boat and thought the maps were Garbage, I find Navionics much more accurate and easy to use. I do think that Garmin has the routing thing figured out a little bit better, it's sort of a pain on my Simrad but once it's in, it's nice.

 

[Dean P]

Funny. I bet it's like an Apple/Android thing. I had a Garmin on my previous boat and thought the maps were Garbage, I find Navionics much more accurate and easy to use. I do think that Garmin has the routing thing figured out a little bit better, it's sort of a pain on my Simrad but once it's in, it's nice.

lol, You're absolutely right. A friend at work, who's been boating his whole life, despises Garmin. "Absolute crap" he says. He's a Simrad man. Everyone has an opinion which is great. I've used Garmin for my cars, motorcycles and boats. I'm used to its interface so it's easy (for me). This particular model also has an auto-route feature which will plot your coarse for you. You enter your boat specs (length, width, height, draft, etc) and it takes care of the rest. Nice.

 

[Dixie Highway]

Samsung Galaxy tab 9.6” with Navionics. I use a Raymarine WiFish that ties in for depth/bottom contour and water temp. Navionics gives me daily updates, current and tide info, dock to dock routing. Navionics also now ties the subscription across platforms so my Android subscription now works on my iPhone as a backup just in case. Ram mount specific for the tablet, super secure.

 

[Seadeals]

I chose small, unobtrusive, tidy and cheap. It has worked great for my needs. No regrets. Cons are more frequent panning and zooming.

 

[marcham]

Smartphone with Navionics software.....

 

[fireflymedic]

Never did hook up sonar though.