GPS system. anyone know how to get a more detailed map with the 2011 linc system?

[KirkR]

when i tried to dial in with the gps it did not show details of anything. is there a disc or card that has to be loaded?

[Sac Surfer]

KirkR,

I have a 2010 210 with the LINC system, and was wondering if I could SD card upload a better map with water depth, and navigation markers, other then the default factory GPS layover.

If you find any more info can you post back as well?

Thanks,

Mike

[DealsGapCobra]

I thought my 2010 LINC did a pretty good job but am subscribing in case you find an upgrade.

[HS]

when i tried to dial in with the gps it did not show details of anything. is there a disc or card that has to be loaded?

For my Garmin handheld chartplotter, which I got about 5 years ago as a backup for navigating my sail charter trips, I had to buy "unlock" codes for specific regions so the chart detail could be seen, just like you are saying. Otherwise the paper charts were better, but the lat / long info could be useful.

Is there any info on the startup screen to indicate the provider of the mapping data? If so, maybe that's who could provide the unlock codes. When you switch on the GPS, is there any info like that (my guess is woul appear along with a copyright)...

[Sac Surfer]

So I was told that we could upgrade the maps on the LINC system with a navitronics SD card. I'm going to double check this spring, but cost looks like $99-$150 for the card depending on your region. Mine in the North East is http://www.landfallnavigation.com/hotmaps.html I will go to west marine, see If I can get some more info about this.

Mike

[swankster]

The CC dealer did my 2010 LINC upgrade with a Navionics SD card, http://navionics.com. Cost was around $200.