GPS with lake markings

maineboater · 04-20-2019, 09:32 AM

What's the best GPS for me to navigate the lake? I don't need advanced units w/ depth or sonar, but I'd like a good display to guide me through the various markers.

thinkxingu · 04-20-2019, 09:39 AM

I have a Garmin DV57 or something like that from five or six years ago, and it's been great.

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Tpaskell03254 · 04-20-2019, 10:05 AM

We have a 2017 Garmin echomap chirp series with 5” display, as long as you set it to lakes (already pre loaded by Garmin) you’re all set. It’s an awesome unit we really like it.

MAXUM · 04-20-2019, 03:54 PM

I just put a Garmin EchoMap Plus 63CV on my new boat and it's really awesome.

Steve Di. · 04-28-2019, 08:58 AM

Does anyone know if the Garmin 78sc hand-held unit has a Lake Winni. chart available? I am looking for a good hand-held GPS navigator.

Bizer · 04-28-2019, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Di.

Does anyone know if the Garmin 78sc hand-held unit has a Lake Winni. chart available? I am looking for a good hand-held GPS navigator.

Bizer sells its data which will work in virtually all Garmin units manufactured between 2002 and 2014. I believe that unit was made during this period. The best indicator is the copyright date of the owner's manual.

If Bizer's MicroSD chip fails to work (or if you are not satisfied for any reason), Bizer will refund your money.

Steve Di. · 04-29-2019, 08:21 AM

After learning how much the dealers are charging for the SD cards that contain the charts for the Lake, I am considering buying a navigation app designed for the iPhone. If that doesn't work out, the old-fashioned paper charts will have to suffice.

Any recommendations for any particular iPhone apps for navigating the Lake?

burgerunh · 04-29-2019, 08:33 AM

The Navionics boating app is what you want.

Woodsy · 04-29-2019, 08:42 AM

NAVIONICS! hands down the best app for the lake....

I have it on my iphone and my ipad mini. The mini has to be cell capable otherwise it will not have the GPS chip. You do not have to have the cell service activated.

Woodsy

MAXUM · 04-29-2019, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

NAVIONICS! hands down the best app for the lake....

I have it on my iphone and my ipad mini. The mini has to be cell capable otherwise it will not have the GPS chip. You do not have to have the cell service activated.

Woodsy

It is pretty good but I noticed it ate my battery when in use trying the free version. Don't know if anyone else experienced the same. I'd just say plan accordingly if you buy it.

ericnh · 04-30-2019, 11:12 AM

I just purchased a new Garmin Fishfinder/Chartplotter 7" w/transducer.
If you are looking for a very good gps with detailed Winnipesaukee map, I did the research and this is what I purchased:

Garmin Echomap Chirp Plus 73cv Us LakevÜ W/Cv22hw-Tm Transducer
for $399 shipped! http://www.hodgesmarine.com/

Nick from NE Marine can install - 207-266-1888
He comes highly recommended!

Slickcraft · 04-30-2019, 06:32 PM

In Garmin 2013 spent a few weeks sonar scanning Winni with their own special boat. Their HD lake view map is based on that.
https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ht=garmin+boat

Lakeboater · 07-17-2019, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ericnh

I just purchased a new Garmin Fishfinder/Chartplotter 7" w/transducer.
If you are looking for a very good gps with detailed Winnipesaukee map, I did the research and this is what I purchased:

Garmin Echomap Chirp Plus 73cv Us LakevÜ W/Cv22hw-Tm Transducer
for $399 shipped! http://www.hodgesmarine.com/

Nick from NE Marine can install - 207-266-1888
He comes highly recommended!

Unfortunately that price is no longer available. You got a great deal.

Shreddy · 07-17-2019, 12:41 PM

Honestly - buy a chart and learn the lake. If you're out at night, sure, get a GPS. Reality is, this lake isn't tough to navigate and reading the chart is the best option. Night navigation, I get the desire for GPS but still don't use it

tis · 07-17-2019, 03:32 PM

We went years and years without one Shreddy. Ou boat came with one and we do use it.

Shreddy · 07-23-2019, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

We went years and years without one Shreddy. Ou boat came with one and we do use it.

Same here - I grew up with a chart. My boat has a GPS but I don't use it at all except for the breadcrumbs for coming back to the top of the lake at night after dinner or something. Mine is also an older model Garmin that could probably be upgraded.

Overlake97 · 09-29-2019, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

It is pretty good but I noticed it ate my battery when in use trying the free version. Don't know if anyone else experienced the same. I'd just say plan accordingly if you buy it.

I just downloaded the free version of Navionics (appeared to be only one option), and a message popped up asking if I want to start my "Free Trial." Will the App disappear if I don't purchase a not free version after a few weeks?

VitaBene · 09-29-2019, 09:00 AM

Dragonfly 7 with Navionics

XCR-700 · 09-29-2019, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tpaskell03254

We have a 2017 Garmin echomap chirp series with 5” display, as long as you set it to lakes (already pre loaded by Garmin) you’re all set. It’s an awesome unit we really like it.

Anyone know if they make a sun shade for the dash mounted GPS?

I have this same model and even with the Bimini top up, its totally worthless as I cant see it at all when driving. I need something to block the sun.

Other than that I agree its a great model.

BroadHopper · 09-30-2019, 06:03 AM

Never had a GPS and never ran into problems. Just remember Red Hill is North and red top buoys are hot, sun is in the South. Black buoys, you navigate away from the sun.
I do have a GPS and use it for MPH check. The GPS is way more accurate than the mechanical speedometer on the boat. With the new 6 mph headway speed law, my wake is pretty big! Oh well, the law is the law!

Lakeboater · 09-30-2019, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Never had a GPS and never ran into problems. Just remember Red Hill is North and red top buoys are hot, sun is in the South. Black buoys, you navigate away from the sun.
I do have a GPS and use it for MPH check. The GPS is way more accurate than the mechanical speedometer on the boat. With the new 6 mph headway speed law, my wake is pretty big! Oh well, the law is the law!

Never had....I do have...I’m so confused!😂😂

tis · 09-30-2019, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lakeboater

Never had....I do have...I’m so confused!😂😂

LOL, he confused me too, Lb.

upthesaukee · 09-30-2019, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lakeboater

Never had....I do have...I’m so confused!😂😂

Kinda like the dreaded "double negative" from my school days oh so long ago.

"I ain't got no GPS" "Oh yes you do!"

Dave

XCR-700 · 09-30-2019, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Never had a GPS and never ran into problems. Just remember Red Hill is North and red top buoys are hot, sun is in the South. Black buoys, you navigate away from the sun.
I do have a GPS and use it for MPH check. The GPS is way more accurate than the mechanical speedometer on the boat. With the new 6 mph headway speed law, my wake is pretty big! Oh well, the law is the law!

Hummmm,,,, Well I got this from the Marine Patrol folks and it stuck with me:

Regarding Markers; Red is Hot, in the US its hot in the South and/or West

And if you only remember that, then you can deduce that the other marker color is Black and its opposite so then Black must be North and/or East.

I have never forgotten it once I herd that.

Yup its simple/stupid, but it works for me

Phantom · 10-01-2019, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by XCR-700

Hummmm,,,, Well I got this from the Marine Patrol folks and it stuck with me:

Regarding Markers; Red is Hot, in the US its hot in the South and/or West

And if you only remember that, then you can deduce that the other marker color is Black and its opposite so then Black must be North and/or East.

I have never forgotten it once I herd that.

Yup its simple/stupid, but it works for me

Simple/Stupid perhaps -- but that is the EXACT way (phrase) I teach anyone new to the system !

XCR-700 · 10-01-2019, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

Simple/Stupid perhaps -- but that is the EXACT way (phrase) I teach anyone new to the system !

Guess us oldtimers and our low tech ways still have some use ;-)

GPS is nice, but I still like to look at a paper map and still ALWAYS have one in the boat with me.

Maybe I should change my screen name to old dude or something like that

eillac@dow · 12-13-2019, 02:52 PM

Hello,

Need some assistance with the Navionatics app. Which one do you recommend? Looking at the App Store they range from free up to $80+. We only boat Winni.

Thanks...this pic is only a sample of those offered, but many of the Boating USA ones say this app will be discontinued.

Recommendations? Thank you!

04-20-2019, 09:32 AM	#1
maineboater Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	GPS with lake markings What's the best GPS for me to navigate the lake? I don't need advanced units w/ depth or sonar, but I'd like a good display to guide me through the various markers.

04-20-2019, 10:05 AM	#3
Tpaskell03254 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 3 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Garmin We have a 2017 Garmin echomap chirp series with 5” display, as long as you set it to lakes (already pre loaded by Garmin) you’re all set. It’s an awesome unit we really like it.

04-28-2019, 08:58 AM	#5
Steve Di. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wolfeboro, NH Posts: 60 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Garmin GPSMAP 78sc Does anyone know if the Garmin 78sc hand-held unit has a Lake Winni. chart available? I am looking for a good hand-held GPS navigator.

04-29-2019, 08:21 AM	#7
Steve Di. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wolfeboro, NH Posts: 60 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Switching Tack After learning how much the dealers are charging for the SD cards that contain the charts for the Lake, I am considering buying a navigation app designed for the iPhone. If that doesn't work out, the old-fashioned paper charts will have to suffice. Any recommendations for any particular iPhone apps for navigating the Lake?

04-29-2019, 08:42 AM	#9
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,965 Thanks: 80 Thanked 979 Times in 440 Posts	NAVIONICS! hands down the best app for the lake.... I have it on my iphone and my ipad mini. The mini has to be cell capable otherwise it will not have the GPS chip. You do not have to have the cell service activated. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

04-20-2019, 09:39 AM	#2
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,212 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,048 Times in 1,271 Posts	I have a Garmin DV57 or something like that from five or six years ago, and it's been great. Sent from my Moto G (5S) Plus using Tapatalk

04-20-2019, 03:54 PM	#4
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	I just put a Garmin EchoMap Plus 63CV on my new boat and it's really awesome.

04-29-2019, 08:33 AM	#8
burgerunh Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 100 Thanks: 7 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts	The Navionics boating app is what you want.

04-30-2019, 11:12 AM	#11
ericnh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 96 Thanks: 18 Thanked 120 Times in 37 Posts	I got a great deal on 7" Garmin w/Detailed Lake Maps I just purchased a new Garmin Fishfinder/Chartplotter 7" w/transducer. If you are looking for a very good gps with detailed Winnipesaukee map, I did the research and this is what I purchased: Garmin Echomap Chirp Plus 73cv Us LakevÜ W/Cv22hw-Tm Transducer for $399 shipped! http://www.hodgesmarine.com/ Nick from NE Marine can install - 207-266-1888 He comes highly recommended!

04-30-2019, 06:32 PM	#12
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,296 Thanks: 1,222 Thanked 2,080 Times in 952 Posts	In Garmin 2013 spent a few weeks sonar scanning Winni with their own special boat. Their HD lake view map is based on that. https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ht=garmin+boat

07-17-2019, 12:41 PM	#14
Shreddy Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 509 Thanks: 178 Thanked 212 Times in 114 Posts	Honestly - buy a chart and learn the lake. If you're out at night, sure, get a GPS. Reality is, this lake isn't tough to navigate and reading the chart is the best option. Night navigation, I get the desire for GPS but still don't use it __________________

07-17-2019, 03:32 PM	#15
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,702 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,454 Times in 1,011 Posts	We went years and years without one Shreddy. Ou boat came with one and we do use it.

09-29-2019, 09:00 AM	#18
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 1,609 Thanked 1,632 Times in 839 Posts	Dragonfly 7 with Navionics

09-30-2019, 06:03 AM	#20
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,205 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	50 years experience on the lake Never had a GPS and never ran into problems. Just remember Red Hill is North and red top buoys are hot, sun is in the South. Black buoys, you navigate away from the sun. I do have a GPS and use it for MPH check. The GPS is way more accurate than the mechanical speedometer on the boat. With the new 6 mph headway speed law, my wake is pretty big! Oh well, the law is the law! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

12-13-2019, 02:52 PM	#27
eillac@dow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dow Island & Weymouth, MA Posts: 365 Thanks: 295 Thanked 94 Times in 48 Posts	Which Navionatics? Hello, Need some assistance with the Navionatics app. Which one do you recommend? Looking at the App Store they range from free up to $80+. We only boat Winni. Thanks...this pic is only a sample of those offered, but many of the Boating USA ones say this app will be discontinued. Recommendations? Thank you! Attached Images