installing Garmin lake-vu chip question(from a dummy)

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

Yes, because 4 years ago you bought the right chip for that unit. If you buy a boat with an existing GPS, or have a failure (the external GPS antennas seem to fail.. I went thru 2 before I switched to an iPad) you get screwed. You have holes or a cutout in your dash that doesn't fit the newer model.

I am not saying they aren't useful... especially if you are using them in a fishfinder/depth contour application. IMHO an iPad mini in a waterproof case is a more updateable technology for the average boater.

Woodsy

Agreed on permanent install--I have a Ram mount but for visibility and upgradability. My point was, though, that a good map won't be out of date for a long time--a decade-old Duncan on my camp wall still serves us well.

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