Electronics - FF and GPS

[phatdaddy]

The unit came with topo maps already loaded, like the NOAA charts. They also had most on the public numbers already loaded also. Garmin offers upgrades for the maps, but I think that is the LIDAR iinfo similar to C-MOR maps. As of now, Garmin does not accept any other maps, the simrad/lowrance can.

I thought i paid 599, but checking back it was 699. It was a Black Friday sale. I replaced a Furuno Bottom machine/gps combo.

I was very skeptical of the touchscreen, but so far, no complaints. I like the convenience of tapping on a waypoint and editing or deleting it instantly without having to go through a couple of screens



here's a shot of the maps that are standard



mounted on the dash



shot of sunken sailboat with the side scan

[Blue_Runner]

Thanks man that really helps a lot!

[Blue_Runner]

I ordered the Garmin 74sv plus model with GT54 transducer on Amazon, from what I can tell it is the same as the 94sv plus. Paid $1016 after tax. I could have gotten the 94sv for ~$200 more but was worried it would not fit on my V21 dash due to placement of my VHF and compass, etc. Hopefully I won't regret not getting the larger screen!

Phat, that was a smoking deal u got if it came with the transducer!

Thanks for all the replies, will keep you guys posted once I get installed and use it in the next couple weeks.

[phatdaddy]

It came with the CV-51-TM transducer. Yours is probably a newer version, i got this on a Black Friday sale and the new versions usually come out around February for the Miami boat show.

Only issue i have is loading numbers from an old garmin and Lowrance i was using. Supposed to be easy with the active captain app, but im so lost on that end.

Hurry up and get it on the dash so you can teach me how to use it!

[Blue_Runner]

Phat - if I teach you something it will likely be me teaching you what NOT to do ha ha!