GPS Recommendations

Charlie T · 06-17-2025, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesertDweller

Doesn't Bizer have a chip for Garmin units now?

I sent Bizer an email over the weekend about this, I've not received a response yet. The GPS page on Bizers site indicates that their charts work with units manufactured prior to 2015 which I would assume excludes anything currently built.

Cobalt 25 · 06-17-2025, 04:46 PM

Thanks, Charlie. If all else fails I'll go with new.

My Garmin also showed docks, not sure about whether they were seasonal or not.

8gv · 06-17-2025, 05:43 PM

I have this unit now and plan to let it go cheap:

Garmin Echomap Uhd2 5" Chartplotter 53cv W/Gt20-Tm Transducer

I bought it on sale last year.

It has the inland waters detailed map set.

Using the Navionics app you can update it and also set up waypoints and routes.

The reason why I am changing is that it has a different screen and button pushing scheme than my two 74 units that live on my other boats.

I guess I am getting old but I know the 74 units and wish not to relearn how to use the 53 unit when I go from boat to boat throughout the year.

PM me if you have any interest in it.

DesertDweller · 06-17-2025, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie T

I sent Bizer an email over the weekend about this, I've not received a response yet. The GPS page on Bizers site indicates that their charts work with units manufactured prior to 2015 which I would assume excludes anything currently built.

Honestly, I would surprised if you were anything less than happy with a new Garmin unit with the built in maps and if you really want detail (which it sounds like you want) you can get the Lake Vu Ultra maps.

I have a Lowrance unit on a smaller boat I have and it works fine as well.

Cobalt 25 · 06-18-2025, 07:40 PM

I just found out that Navionics offers a lake chip that I hope is compatible with my Garmin 7000 series unit and it says US East.

Anyone familiar with this set-up?

ishoot308 · 06-18-2025, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobalt 25

I just found out that Navionics offers a lake chip that I hope is compatible with my Garmin 7000 series unit and it says US East.

Anyone familiar with this set-up?

I believe Garmin owns Navionics now so I’m not sure why their chips would not be compatible…..

Dan

Cobalt 25 · 06-18-2025, 09:06 PM

I just found out that Navionics offers a lake chip that I hope is compatible with my Garmin 7000 series unit and it says US East.

Anyone familiar with this set-up?

Cobalt 25 · 06-18-2025, 09:11 PM

Sorry for double post.

That would be great, thanks Dan.

Peter

Cobalt 25 · 06-19-2025, 09:47 AM

I just called the phone number for the store selling the Navionics chip and they said it was NOT compatible with my Garmin 740S unit.

I had a Lake W. chip that provided depths and somehow misplaced it. I'm hoping someone has a used chip I can buy, either from this forum or Ebay.

Replacing my entire GPS system would be undesirable, to say the least.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

ishoot308 · 06-19-2025, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobalt 25

I just called the phone number for the store selling the Navionics chip and they said it was NOT compatible with my Garmin 740S unit.

I had a Lake W. chip that provided depths and somehow misplaced it. I'm hoping someone has a used chip I can buy, either from this forum or Ebay.

Replacing my entire GPS system would be undesirable, to say the least.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

From Google AI....

"Garmin Navionics+ and Garmin Navionics Vision+ chart cards are compatible with Garmin 7000 series chartplotters. These chart cards offer supplemental mapping and features when used with a chartplotter that already has built-in BlueChart g3 or LakeVü g3 mapping. The Garmin Navionics+ and Vision+ charts can be downloaded to the chartplotter using a card reader, and they will take priority over the built-in charts in overlapping areas, according to Garmin"

Not sure if this helps you or not but thought it was worth posting...

Dan

Cobalt 25 · 06-20-2025, 10:41 AM

Thanks, Dan. I'm still working on this for our vacation starting July 15th. I found one on Ebay and am communicating with the seller to see if his will work.

It says "Garmin C0892-00 Vision Northeast"

Cobalt 25 · 06-29-2025, 09:39 PM

I took a chance on the chip I mentioned above (Garmin C0892-00 Vision Northeast). It does NOT seem to work with my Garmin 740S model chartplotter.

I am still looking for a Garmin or Navionics chip that will work. I will buy new or used if anyone knows of one available.

06-17-2025, 04:46 PM	#2
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 228 Thanks: 228 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	Thanks, Charlie. If all else fails I'll go with new. My Garmin also showed docks, not sure about whether they were seasonal or not.

06-17-2025, 05:43 PM	#3
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,116 Thanks: 64 Thanked 749 Times in 483 Posts	I have this unit now and plan to let it go cheap: Garmin Echomap Uhd2 5" Chartplotter 53cv W/Gt20-Tm Transducer I bought it on sale last year. It has the inland waters detailed map set. Using the Navionics app you can update it and also set up waypoints and routes. The reason why I am changing is that it has a different screen and button pushing scheme than my two 74 units that live on my other boats. I guess I am getting old but I know the 74 units and wish not to relearn how to use the 53 unit when I go from boat to boat throughout the year. PM me if you have any interest in it.

06-18-2025, 07:40 PM	#5
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 228 Thanks: 228 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	I just found out that Navionics offers a lake chip that I hope is compatible with my Garmin 7000 series unit and it says US East. Anyone familiar with this set-up?

06-18-2025, 09:06 PM	#7
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 228 Thanks: 228 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	I just found out that Navionics offers a lake chip that I hope is compatible with my Garmin 7000 series unit and it says US East. Anyone familiar with this set-up?

06-18-2025, 09:11 PM	#8
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 228 Thanks: 228 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	Sorry for double post. That would be great, thanks Dan. Peter

06-19-2025, 09:47 AM	#9
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 228 Thanks: 228 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	I just called the phone number for the store selling the Navionics chip and they said it was NOT compatible with my Garmin 740S unit. I had a Lake W. chip that provided depths and somehow misplaced it. I'm hoping someone has a used chip I can buy, either from this forum or Ebay. Replacing my entire GPS system would be undesirable, to say the least. Any ideas would be appreciated.

06-20-2025, 10:41 AM	#11
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 228 Thanks: 228 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	Thanks, Dan. I'm still working on this for our vacation starting July 15th. I found one on Ebay and am communicating with the seller to see if his will work. It says "Garmin C0892-00 Vision Northeast"

06-29-2025, 09:39 PM	#12
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 228 Thanks: 228 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	I took a chance on the chip I mentioned above (Garmin C0892-00 Vision Northeast). It does NOT seem to work with my Garmin 740S model chartplotter. I am still looking for a Garmin or Navionics chip that will work. I will buy new or used if anyone knows of one available.