Purebred Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Anyone using FMT on a 7in screen? I know they are recommending 9in and up, but was hoping to see if it's still usable on the smaller format. Thanks for the feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert3 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 I have the 12" screen and I love FMT, sorry I cant help. I would say the bigger the better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcathey Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 I’d find a way to get the 9. It’s tough on the 7 but if that’s all you can fit then I guess it’s better than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 On 3/25/2019 at 3:11 PM, Purebred said: Anyone using FMT on a 7in screen? I know they are recommending 9in and up, but was hoping to see if it's still usable on the smaller format. Thanks for the feedback what boat are u running? dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBear Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 I'm using it on a 7" Simrad, mounted in the console on our RF18. I just don't want a screen blocking my view on top of the console. Might consider a gimbal mount on the grab rail at the side for a larger screen. The 7" works just fine for me other than the %@@#%$#%#@ touch screen. I'll never own another just cuzz it's a sincere hassle using the thing while the boat is bouncing. I don't find the 7" view to be an issue cuzz it doesn't bother me to zoom in and out. The track lines are fine enough that they're still useful with less screen magnification, and it's a small matter to zoom closer for tight spaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackacre Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 I'm running FMT on a Simrad GO7. Not ideal but far superior than not having it. With the smaller screen if you zoom out too much the screen gets very cluttered with the tracks and various icons. If you are on a budget look at the Lowrance Elite 9TI. You can usually find them on sale with the totalscan transducer for $700. Also that unit has manual zoom buttons as well as the touchscreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coto Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Don't get the Elite-9 Ti get the Elite-9 Ti2 it has a better screen resolution. This was also echoed by Glenn at FMT/Isla Mapping. Ti2 is only $1069.99 with the 3 in 1 transducer and Navionics + chip (even though you will only run the FMT chip) best bang for the buck. Pay once cry once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coto Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 There is someone on the microskiff.com forum sell an Evo 3 7in ...that has the knob for zoom...might want to check that out it would be an easy swap. here's his ad Selling a like new Simrad nss evo 3 7''. Used a total of 6 times and has aways been kept in a case when not it use. Comes with everything except for a transducer. Asking 1000 shipped or best offer. PM me for more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Just crawled out of my cave. What is FMP. 🤪🤯 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackacre Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Defender Marine has re-manufactured Simrad EVO2 12" for $1,200 with a one year warranty. Seemed like a good deal. Picked one up and now my GO7 is up for sale. In case anyone else is looking: https://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?name=simrad-nss12-evo2-chartplotter-multifunction-display-with-insight-reman&path=-1|344|1970782&id=5531895 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purebred Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 4 hours ago, Wanaflatsfish said: what boat are u running? dc New to me 21RF that is eating up some $$$ getting it where I want it. I really want the tracks for the Salt River and a new screen isn't in the budget in the immediate future. Fin, Google Florida Marine Tracks and watch some of the videos.... People that have the maps swear by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Purebred, thanks much. Would be great in unfamiliar waters. Might drive me crazy in local waters. Can see a small screen less than 9” may be too much info. 12” up would be great. Not bad pricing, well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 String n rock and a sexton . #OG 🇺🇸☠️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 8 hours ago, THE OUTLAW said: String n rock and a sexton . Hmmmm....little bird sayz u b a look'n fo da special map'n goodies dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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