So, my wonderful wife bought this on black friday for my early Christmas present. I have it installed, cant wait to get out and try it out.
I wanted to see if anyone is using the make your own map feature?
Seems to me that will be a great feature as I’m constantly trying to figure out how to get back into the big shallow water of the waterway.
Can we share maps as well?
Before and after pics
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I got the 74SV several months ago and love it. The make your own map function is great.
Warning - don’t do like I did and assume the new model had the software update. First time I went to make a map I couldn’t find that function in the menus. Had to download and install the software update when I got home.
It works great now!
[quote]Originally posted by FlickerFisher
I got the 74SV several months ago and love it. The make your own map function is great.
Warning - don’t do like I did and assume the new model had the software update. First time I went to make a map I couldn’t find that function in the menus. Had to download and install the software update when I got home.
It works great now!
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Thanks I will check. But I need to find a friend with windows, my wife and I are on Macs and according to the Garmin manual you need windows to get the updates. I’m gonna get out tomorrow ( well, later today) and see how it works.
Cheers
I have that same unit. I haven’t used the map feature but I’ve been happy with the other features. Even tied it into my F150 for about $130 so now I get engine data. I also had to do the software update, it’s easy and only took a few minutes.
You should be on V4.20
Need windows 2000 or later.
Here is the hot link and you can read what the updates have been.
http://www8.garmin.com/support/ch.jsp?product=010-01578-00
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Logged on to Garmin support and a nice lady is sending me the latest firmware on a memory stick free of charge. I was on 4.10.
Scoobie - how did you link the engine in?
thanks
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Originally posted by drterryScoobie - how did you link the engine in?
thanks
Bought a NMEA 2000 starter kit (they’re all the same despite being badged as Yamaha/Merc/etc. so just get the cheapest one). Then I got this to plug into the engine on one end and the NMEA on the other:
Lowrance Yamaha Engine Interface Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012R2PHG/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_kfbiAbZZFJP56
It’s that easy.
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Originally posted by SCOOBIEquote:
Originally posted by drterryScoobie - how did you link the engine in?
thanks
Bought a NMEA 2000 starter kit (they’re all the same despite being badged as Yamaha/Merc/etc. so just get the cheapest one). Then I got this to plug into the engine on one end and the NMEA on the other:
Lowrance Yamaha Engine Interface Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012R2PHG/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_kfbiAbZZFJP56
It’s that easy.
Like this for the starter kit?
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Originally posted by Reelescapequote:
Originally posted by SCOOBIEquote:
Originally posted by drterryScoobie - how did you link the engine in?
thanks
Bought a NMEA 2000 starter kit (they’re all the same despite being badged as Yamaha/Merc/etc. so just get the cheapest one). Then I got this to plug into the engine on one end and the NMEA on the other:
Lowrance Yamaha Engine Interface Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012R2PHG/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_kfbiAbZZFJP56
It’s that easy.
Like this for the starter kit?
Yes. There are some in the $60-70 dollar range though that will do the same thing.
Thanks scoobie.