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Pier626 · 12-01-2008, 07:39 PM

I had purchased a Garmin Nuvi 550 with the intention of adding the Bizer map. After testing my device using the 3islands test file from Bizer I'd reported that I could not see the buoys.

I called Garmin and spoke at length to one of their support reps. The 550 model is NOT listed as compatible with their Inland Lakes and Inland Lakes Vision map products. The reason I was given is that the 550 device lacks the topographic detail basemap, therefore it will not show the boating detail map objects.

The Nuvi 500 model, which comes preinstalled with the US Topo map will fully support the marine/boating details and is shown as being compatible with the Garmin Inland Lakes (and Inland Lakes Vision) maps.

I'll be returning my 550, picking up the 500 model, and looking again at the Bizer test file.

-Pier626

12-01-2008, 07:39 PM	#3
Pier626 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA, GIW Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Garmin Nuvi 550 doesn't show boating mode details I had purchased a Garmin Nuvi 550 with the intention of adding the Bizer map. After testing my device using the 3islands test file from Bizer I'd reported that I could not see the buoys. I called Garmin and spoke at length to one of their support reps. The 550 model is NOT listed as compatible with their Inland Lakes and Inland Lakes Vision map products. The reason I was given is that the 550 device lacks the topographic detail basemap, therefore it will not show the boating detail map objects. The Nuvi 500 model, which comes preinstalled with the US Topo map will fully support the marine/boating details and is shown as being compatible with the Garmin Inland Lakes (and Inland Lakes Vision) maps. I'll be returning my 550, picking up the 500 model, and looking again at the Bizer test file. -Pier626