GPS Plotter Recommendations

thinkxingu · 11-22-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

Is that the software that auto-routes around all the hazards for you? If so, does it work properly on the lake?

Garmin doesn't auto-avoid hazards, it shows "safe passage" lines. As for effectiveness, I've visited everywhere on the lake with no problems, and that includes this last fall with record-low water levels.

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Dave R · 11-22-2016, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Garmin doesn't auto-avoid hazards, it shows "safe passage" lines. As for effectiveness, I've visited everywhere on the lake with no problems, and that includes this last fall with record-low water levels.

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The standard cartography that comes pre-installed shows the safe passage lines. The Lake Vu HD Ultra is supposed to do auto guidance according to Garmin:

"Auto Guidance shows the best path to a destination. Use in conjunction with Satellite imagery to provide enhanced situational awareness"

"Auto Guidance 3.0 (13,000 HD Lakes)

A Garmin exclusive, Auto Guidance 3.0 directs you to your hot spots quickly by instantly creating an on-screen path for your boat to follow that avoids shallow water and other charted obstructions."

I got those quotes from this page: Garmin Lake Vu HD Ultra

Slickcraft · 11-22-2016, 12:04 PM

The Garmin Lake Vu HD provides very detailed bottom contours based on the sonar mapping that they did 3 years ago.
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ht=garmin+boat

Also clearly shows docks along the shore. My only complaint is that flashing lights are shown in white rather than the color of the red or black companion marker. Red and black markers not next to a FL are shown correctly.

I have a 541xs and really like the user interface.
http://gpstracklog.com/2013/06/hands...map-547xs.html
I also use Garmin Home Port on the PC to view the Lake Vu HD chart of Winni and generate waypoints & routes to download to the GPS unit.

I had the most basic sonar transponder installed as I don't fish, just want depth info.

11-22-2016, 12:04 PM	#3
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,344 Thanks: 1,249 Thanked 2,121 Times in 970 Posts	The Garmin Lake Vu HD provides very detailed bottom contours based on the sonar mapping that they did 3 years ago. http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ht=garmin+boat Also clearly shows docks along the shore. My only complaint is that flashing lights are shown in white rather than the color of the red or black companion marker. Red and black markers not next to a FL are shown correctly. I have a 541xs and really like the user interface. http://gpstracklog.com/2013/06/hands...map-547xs.html I also use Garmin Home Port on the PC to view the Lake Vu HD chart of Winni and generate waypoints & routes to download to the GPS unit. I had the most basic sonar transponder installed as I don't fish, just want depth info.