![]() ![]() Thanks so much for that Nemesis, and you raise some interesting points, like the Quickdraw contours vs Pre loaded maps thing. So in answer to your question, I don’t think preloaded maps are that important if you have the Quickdraw functionality. The Striker you list does have a better transducer and features side view, which is a very useful feature, and I have used on boats a lot, and am tempted to upgrade the transducer with my Echomap to have that capability. You can also view the Garmin Maps through your phone with the Active Captain App and on a PC through Garmin Connect. These include lower power consumption, clearer screen and better menu structure (subjective I know), and most importantly Quickdraw (the ability to record your own maps).īecause the Striker Unit has the Quickdraw functionality, it’s very similar to the Echomap in the ability to map and area and store way points. For my money the Garmin unit is superior for to the Lowrance for a few reasons. I actually havent even successfully got any update maintenance support.I’ve owned an earlier version of the Lowrance, and now have a Garmin Echomap 65CV. Go to the lake you want to view, (for me this is the size to use) zoom to about 200 ft. I'm also doubtful that their support of SA waters is dedicated.Įven getting a data cable and plugging your unit into the laptop for update does'nt provide you with any additional detailed fishing chartwork. This is my work around to look at quickdraw maps. Navionics & some other companies also brag about their ability but the cards and annual subscriptions are expensive and you start moving away from the original OEM. Trying to get Garmin support online for me has been really unsuccessful as ultimately where I want to be is building more accurate contours of existing structure & seabed for transfer to homeport.Īll the big manufacturers Garmin, Lowrance, Raymarine seem to have bragging rights for their new units to record, save & update but to actually put it to practice seems to be beyond my IT skills. The unit will place a program on the card to facilitate the transfer of routes/waypoints. Garmin Support Center is where you will find answers to frequently asked questions and resources to help with all of your Garmin products. Copy the backup file on the card and paste it to any location on the computer. Open the GarminUserData folder on the memory card. Parent Topic: Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping. Enter text for the label, and select Done. From the Navigation chart, select a location. Remove the memory card, and insert it into a card reader attached to a computer. You can add labels to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours map to mark hazards or points of interest. Homeport hasnt been updated by Garmin in over two years so at this point I wouldnt hold out any hope of it being added as a feature. FREE GROUND SHIPPING ON ORDERS 25 AND UP. Select a file name from the list, or select Add New File. As for viewing Quickdraw maps in Homeport, that is not possible. TIP: Make sure you have a memory card in your computer to share Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps. Select Marine in the upper-right to open the Garmin Quickdraw widget. ![]() If you do not have a Garmin Connect account, create one. To transfer waypoints captured on the unit to the computer you use a blank SD card and vise versa. Managing Maps with the Montana 700 Series Garmin Customer Support. Select Get Started > Quickdraw Community > Get Started. I have the new garmin 7 inch touch screen purchased locally and purchased "garmin homeport & a SD card for South Africa from the USA online. ![]()
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