AFE CUMMINS 6.7 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Thinking of upgrading to a bigger screen. I feel like the screen is too small when under way. What do you all think of the Garmin 7612xsv? How's the fit in the console and is the screen is easier to read while under way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFE CUMMINS 6.7 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Current console setup with 741xs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Your 7" looks lost.....not in proportion to your available space. You would love a larger screen. It is a lot easier to see, sitting still or under way. You would why you didn't upsize sooner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFE CUMMINS 6.7 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Unfortunately there's really no test driving electronics before you pull the trigger on having them installed. The reviews where great on the 7" unit and I really thought the 741xs would do the job. Reality is under way the view becomes difficult trying to decipher the detail that the vision card displays. When running the flats on plane you really want to see sandbars, before hitting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron in Atlanta Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 I got the 10 inch Garmin on the new boat - JUST LOVE IT! The best thing about the new boat Lots of features, both lakes and coastal built in (no need to purchase card for inland), continuous and fast zoom in and out, beautiful image. I should take a photo with the unit turned on sometime. ot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG RYAN Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 That looks sweet Ron! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFE CUMMINS 6.7 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 I had few extra hours today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFE CUMMINS 6.7 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 A few more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG RYAN Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Wow, you dont mess around. That was quick. Looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFE CUMMINS 6.7 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Thank you. It was a bit scary at first, but after the first cut it went smooth and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 Now, that's an upgrade!!!!!!!!!!! Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 Very very nice job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICH12 Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 Thats more like it! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 nice job!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 Pretty work! I'm jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFE CUMMINS 6.7 Posted September 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 43 minutes ago, fin-addict said: nice job!!!!! I tried to like your post, but only allowed 10 likes a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce J Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Where do you find that screen setup in the last pic above? I've got the 7610, and would assume the screen options are the same, but I've not seen a screen like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFE CUMMINS 6.7 Posted September 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Bruce J said: Where do you find that screen setup in the last pic above? I've got the 7610, and would assume the screen options are the same, but I've not seen a screen like that. The engine data information can be changed to a wide variety of different layouts. Tap on the menu tab and select change layout. Here is the link with the instructions to change the splash screen. http://www.thehulltruth.com/marine-electronics-forum/764851-garmin-splash-screen-image.html Did you know you could also load your manuals on the SD card too. Here's the link to that as well. http://www.thehulltruth.com/marine-electronics-forum/781931-tip-how-view-any-pdf-file-your-garmin-gpsmap.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Well done..nice install....By the way, did you direct wire the Positive or use the in-line fuse ? I always cut out the in-line fuse and go direct to prevent potential issues with it rough water... dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFE CUMMINS 6.7 Posted September 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 4 hours ago, Wanaflatsfish said: Well done..nice install....By the way, did you direct wire the Positive or use the in-line fuse ? I always cut out the in-line fuse and go direct to prevent potential issues with it rough water... dc I ran the in-line fuse to the distribution block, then zip tied all cables. I was actually thinking I could just disconnect the power cable to 741xs and connect it to the 7612xsv, but Garmin Customer Support advised me otherwise. They stated the cable for the 7612xsv is thicker gauge wire and has a 6 amp fast blow fuse vs the 3 amp fast blow fuse in the 741xs power cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phinz Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 That looks awesome! How did you get the Pathfinder logo on the screen at startup?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFE CUMMINS 6.7 Posted October 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 The link to the instructions is three post above. It's called changing the splash screen, instead of startup screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Ditto what cg Ryan said above!! You don't mess around! Go big or go home!! Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth move Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 On 9/25/2016 at 7:03 AM, JEM said: Pretty work! I'm jealous! x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler1 Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Looks awesome, Hey the cupholder/organizer on your dash? who makes it and where can I get one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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