Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - New to boating looking for advice on GPS's

Cobalt 25 · 03-01-2016, 09:19 PM

Simple GPS or more advanced chartplotter is a matter of personal choice, but in my mind a chart is an absolute must.

I believe most Garmin units require a chip for Lake Winni at an additional cost of maybe $125. When I use my 700 series Garmin chartplotter on the lake it shows me almost nothing except waypoints. I am mostly an ocean boater.

I'm hoping some folks with GPS/chartplotters can add to the discussion about chips needed. I still keep my chart handy after 50 years of navigating and enjoying the lake.

Peter

03-01-2016, 09:19 PM	#6
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 216 Thanks: 227 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	Simple GPS or more advanced chartplotter is a matter of personal choice, but in my mind a chart is an absolute must. I believe most Garmin units require a chip for Lake Winni at an additional cost of maybe $125. When I use my 700 series Garmin chartplotter on the lake it shows me almost nothing except waypoints. I am mostly an ocean boater. I'm hoping some folks with GPS/chartplotters can add to the discussion about chips needed. I still keep my chart handy after 50 years of navigating and enjoying the lake. Peter