Bizer maps and GPS

Cub Run · 03-18-2007, 09:49 AM

I have always used the bizer laminated maps while boating, but I want to purchase a GPS -chartplotter to use on the Lake. I understand that the Bizer maps are limited to some specific manufacturers of GPS . Navman and Standard Horizon seem to be the only ones that I can find. Does anyone have additional information on these or others that can be reliably used with Bizer? I was looking for a unit that does not requre the antenna to be mounted on the boat ( perhaps internal or stowed in the glove box). Under a thousand dollars is my budget. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Dave R · 03-18-2007, 02:24 PM

Standard Horizon and Navman both make chart plotters that fit your needs. Look at the SH CP180i or the Navman Tracker 5505i. I don't know of any other C-Map chartplotters with the features you desire, but both of the listed devices are excellent and around $400, I think. You could spend more for a larger display, more features and some soft keys if you like.

jrc · 03-18-2007, 03:59 PM

Go to www.c-map.com and look around. There is a list of all the chartplotters that work with their maps. Bizer maps are available mainly for c-map. They have work in progress for Garmin, check out www.bizer.com

Mee-n-Mac · 03-18-2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jrc

Go to www.c-map.com and look around. There is a list of all the chartplotters that work with their maps. Bizer maps are available mainly for c-map. They have work in progress for Garmin, check out www.bizer.com

RE: Running a Bizer cart on a Garmin - check out this thread as well.

sgold44 · 03-20-2007, 03:30 PM

I have an SH 180I w/the bizer chip, & it's great. All the hazards are marked,as well as depth contours for the whole lake. I still look at my paper map to plot out a course, but the gps is great for "on the go" charting. I hard wired to my boat, but you can also put a 12V plug on it. Good Luck

Cub Run · 03-26-2007, 08:43 AM

Thanks to all for the information provided. I think I will be going with a Standard Horizon with internal antenna, either the 180i or the 300i which seems to have a larger viewing screen. I found the 300i as low as $689 on line. I hope to be buying it and installing the Bizer chip for an early June launch.
See you on The Lake !

03-18-2007, 09:49 AM	#1
Cub Run Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fl and NH Posts: 16 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Bizer maps and GPS I have always used the bizer laminated maps while boating, but I want to purchase a GPS -chartplotter to use on the Lake. I understand that the Bizer maps are limited to some specific manufacturers of GPS . Navman and Standard Horizon seem to be the only ones that I can find. Does anyone have additional information on these or others that can be reliably used with Bizer? I was looking for a unit that does not requre the antenna to be mounted on the boat ( perhaps internal or stowed in the glove box). Under a thousand dollars is my budget. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

03-20-2007, 03:30 PM	#5
sgold44 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Middleton, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Standard Horizon 180I I have an SH 180I w/the bizer chip, & it's great. All the hazards are marked,as well as depth contours for the whole lake. I still look at my paper map to plot out a course, but the gps is great for "on the go" charting. I hard wired to my boat, but you can also put a 12V plug on it. Good Luck

03-26-2007, 08:43 AM	#6
Cub Run Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fl and NH Posts: 16 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Standard Horizon Thanks to all for the information provided. I think I will be going with a Standard Horizon with internal antenna, either the 180i or the 300i which seems to have a larger viewing screen. I found the 300i as low as $689 on line. I hope to be buying it and installing the Bizer chip for an early June launch. See you on The Lake !

03-18-2007, 02:24 PM	#2
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,974 Thanks: 246 Thanked 736 Times in 438 Posts	Standard Horizon and Navman both make chart plotters that fit your needs. Look at the SH CP180i or the Navman Tracker 5505i. I don't know of any other C-Map chartplotters with the features you desire, but both of the listed devices are excellent and around $400, I think. You could spend more for a larger display, more features and some soft keys if you like.

03-18-2007, 03:59 PM	#3
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Go to www.c-map.com and look around. There is a list of all the chartplotters that work with their maps. Bizer maps are available mainly for c-map. They have work in progress for Garmin, check out www.bizer.com