Wanaflatsfish Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 The map in my new 741xs does not have the same level of detail as DonH's old 740...or so we think Can someone please do a screen shot for me with some details - zoomed in pretty close and post it? Please post the area around clam points or the houston river entrance...as I"d like to compare to my new one. It appears the Garmin has taken off the detail and now you need to buy the g2 (whatever) to get more detail for $200 +. I 'm not happy..I asked the guys at WM and they said nothing has changed..yes it has... DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Not that you would need the extra detail , but I have found the Navionics + card , that gets all of the updated contours added , to be by far the most detailed on the market . Check it out . 🇺🇸💀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flireman Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Always purchase the G2 cards if you want the details. You wanna play you gotta play. They always get you somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Outlaw.......are you using Navionics with Garmin? If so which card. Thanks.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrum Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Thank you for contacting Garmin International. I will be happy to ***ist you today. Garmin does not support any Navionics mapping products. Any content offered by Navionics claiming compatibility with Garmin devices is not supported by Garmin, and our marine chartplotter devices have or will be modified to remove any unintended compatibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Tidings Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Just bought a 741 XS also...would like to know what you find out??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsdoctor Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 I have the 740 and it needs the card/chip to show any detail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 It's really like flatsdoc said, just more "Gar-mine" BS. They dont have any detail in the "BASE" map, you have to buy the additions to get what most manufacturers have in the unit that comes from the store. I've started using Homeport to plan trips and id spots, etc.. But I have to take the card out of the unit and put it in the computer to see any details, not ideal when the boats not here. A buddy who works with Navionics gave me a card they developed with garmin's codes and it works with older machines, but by the time the echos and the newer stuff came out garmin rewrote to block it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Simrad is the same, comes with Insight, but shorelines are very unclear when zoomed, have to upgrade to a $200 Navionics card to get any clarity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donh Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 I sure must've had a very special 740S. Plenty of detail for creeks and rivers to their origin. What more detail are you looking for? dh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestFoto Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Looks like you may need the card. I'm in South La. And thinking of getting this one. https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/maps/on-the-water-maps/bluechart-g2-hd-with-high-resolution-satellite-imagery-louisiana-bayou/prod512561_010-C1121-20.html But with the changes in the marsh at such a rapid change not sure it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipTide Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 To my knowledge, all Navionic and Garmin electronics require the cards for the extra detailed goodies. For what they charge, it SHOULD be included with the units operating system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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