C80 Navionics Map Update

[psubill78]

So my C80 has the original circa-2005 maps on it. I'd like to get current. All my boating is done on Lake Michigan.

I called Navionics today, and they suggested going with their "Navionics Update" offering http://www.navionics.com/en/navionicsupdates-1 . I see that BOE has it http://www.boemarine.com/navionics-update-micro-sd/ - and the description seems to match.

He said so long as you have any old Navionics mapping card (which I do, original factory raymarine) - that you can purchase this $99 card/kit that will come with either a CF or MSD card (I'd need the CF -> MSD adapter if I got the MSD) - and you can load on what maps you require.

Does this seem right? All the Navionics stuff I see is WAY more expensive.

Bill

 

[rwf]

So my C80 has the original circa-2005 maps on it. I'd like to get current.

I called Navionics today, and they suggested going with their "Navionics Update" offering http://www.navionics.com/en/navionicsupdates-1 . I see that BOE has it http://www.boemarine.com/navionics-update-micro-sd/ - and the description seems to match.

He said so long as you have any old Navionics mapping card (which I do, original factory raymarine) - that you can purchase this $99 card/kit that will come with either a CF or MSD card (I'd need the CF -> MSD adapter if I got the MSD) - and you can load on what maps you require.

Does this seem right? All the Navionics stuff I see is WAY more expensive.

Bill

I use the Navionics update service. Works great, although fair warning the download of the update takes FOREVER. Download the update at home when you have time to wait for it.

I just wish they had introduced the update service BEFORE I bought a new card for ~$200, rather than just after.

The subscription is good for a year, update as often as you like.

Rich

 

[psubill78]

So does that mean after a year, the card is useless? Or will it keep working with the last updated maps.

I still don't understand why everyone wouldn't get this vs. buying the various other sets of map offerings out there. I suspect I'm missing something here.

 

[rwf]

No, it means after a year no more updates, or another $99 for another year of updates.

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[Jetmart]

So does that mean after a year, the card is useless? Or will it keep working with the last updated maps.

I still don't understand why everyone wouldn't get this vs. buying the various other sets of map offerings out there. I suspect I'm missing something here.

Your C80 will continue to work fully except you will be using an outdated chart.

 

[psubill78]

I'm going to order it. It's a stellar program vs. the very expensive other Navionics options...

 

[Mike Blake]

I just did mine got the whole new card. $199.00 West Marine

 

[psubill78]

It would have been $99 if you used this program (and you had an old Navionics card to prove past ownership.) You still get a new 2 Gig card either way.