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Posted: July 21st, 2006, 11:02 am
by Atticus
Thank you sirs.... now quiclky explain Bluecharts...

Posted: July 21st, 2006, 11:05 am
by Dubble Trubble
http://www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheWater/
Hooked
PS, Only works with Garmin stuff as far as I know
Posted: July 21st, 2006, 11:11 am
by Chalk
Atticus wrote:Thank you sirs.... now quiclky explain Bluecharts...

You don't have it your missing out, like American Express don't leave home without it...Works with Garmin only I believe
Posted: July 21st, 2006, 11:32 am
by Atticus
Well okay
Say I have a GPS - a Garmin 172C GPS
Now I want that Bluechart stuff and I want to be able to play with stuff on my computer and then transfer it over to the GPS
I know I need the americas CD with one unlock
Then I can get the PC / AC power connection...
Will that do it?????
Posted: July 21st, 2006, 11:38 am
by Sir reel
As I recall.... ya don't have a boat yet (unless you been hold'n out on us)
I suggest you stop by one of the local dealers and pick up something appropriate to your status.

Posted: July 21st, 2006, 11:49 am
by Atticus
I have a boat ordered from Big Bend Marine.
I will post more details when I take delivery (10-14 days) for now I am going through all the other stuff to buy from PFDs to first aid kit to whistle to... bluecharts...
Posted: July 21st, 2006, 11:56 am
by Sir reel
HEY EVERYBODY !!! ATTICUS IS BUYING A BOAT!! 
Posted: July 21st, 2006, 11:59 am
by Chalk
Atticus wrote:I have a boat ordered from Big Bend Marine.
I will post more details when I take delivery (10-14 days) for now I am going through all the other stuff to buy from PFDs to first aid kit to whistle to... bluecharts...
Give it up, dog....we would love to be able to help you spend some money and accessorize the vessel...

Posted: July 21st, 2006, 12:06 pm
by Atticus
Accessories as of today:
MK RT 80 TM (bowguard)
Optima D34M blue tops
Guest onboard charger (2620A)
Garmin 172C
Garmin 250 ff
SH PS 1000 Black Box VHF
Digital 3' antenna (222-VW/VB 3' 3db)
Chalk - your posts about the BC 16' Gost have helped a bunch. I have been searching the archives with vigor.

Posted: July 21st, 2006, 12:30 pm
by Chalk
Is this the antenna you got?
http://www.vitelectronics.com/da-vhfant.html#go1
I got the Mentz, but I like the quick disconnect mast on the one above
Posted: July 21st, 2006, 12:49 pm
by Atticus
Thats the one I got. I will post reports on all this gear.
Seriously what do I need to hook my 172C up to my 'puter and play around with waypoints/bluecharts stuff then get it back into the 172C????
Posted: July 21st, 2006, 12:55 pm
by Tom Keels
Just what you said. You need the bluechart cd, and the PC/AC power connection.
Posted: July 21st, 2006, 1:03 pm
by Atticus
Thank you TK
The whole chip v. CD ROM, chipwriter v. PC/AC connection, mapsource v. bluechart, Atlantic v. America stuff has me dizzy.

Posted: July 21st, 2006, 1:21 pm
by Tom Keels
TC has the same unit. If you are confused, ask him.
Posted: July 21st, 2006, 3:05 pm
by Eerman
Atticus,
I have that unit as well. You'll love it.
