Neophyte on the Lake

Silver Duck · 06-01-2005, 08:53 PM

Lcookster

It's true that Garmin doesn't make a dedicated chip for Winni comparable to the C-map chip with Bizer's map pre-loaded.

However, I just checked and their Mapsource US Recreational Lakes and Fishing Hot Spots - East CD (compatible with the 182) has a very reasonable chart of the lake, which, in combination with a hard copy of the Bizer map will be perfectly useable for your vacation.

You are correct in saying that the lake can a challenge to navigate; it's easy to lose your bearings among the islands.

It also has hard spots (i.e., submerged rocks) in unexpected places.

I believe that finding one may be what inspired the Bizer folks to start their map making business (see Bizer Rock on the map!)

Getting the software for your GPS is a good idea, but getting the Bizer map is a necessity!

Enjoy your vacation, and perhaps I'll see you on the lake!

Silver Duck

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06-01-2005, 08:53 PM	#6
Silver Duck Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 364 Thanks: 40 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Lcookster It's true that Garmin doesn't make a dedicated chip for Winni comparable to the C-map chip with Bizer's map pre-loaded. However, I just checked and their Mapsource US Recreational Lakes and Fishing Hot Spots - East CD (compatible with the 182) has a very reasonable chart of the lake, which, in combination with a hard copy of the Bizer map will be perfectly useable for your vacation. You are correct in saying that the lake can a challenge to navigate; it's easy to lose your bearings among the islands. It also has hard spots (i.e., submerged rocks) in unexpected places. I believe that finding one may be what inspired the Bizer folks to start their map making business (see Bizer Rock on the map!) Getting the software for your GPS is a good idea, but getting the Bizer map is a necessity! Enjoy your vacation, and perhaps I'll see you on the lake! Silver Duck