My Empire to Buras covers the inshore water area between Empire and Buras which includes Carrion Crow, Sandy Point areas. My Delacroix to Pt a La Hache covers some of the Breton Sound area. I have not yet released an EDGE file for the Venice area, but I am working on one for the inshore fishing locations. Once you have the necessary components, you can order the CAPTAIN PAUL’S FISHING EDGE OF GPS WAYPOINTS from the LOUISIANA SPORTSMAN’s Web site. You can actually see the maps, charts and aerial views on your computer screen. This gives you the ability to plan a trip from your computer and then transfer the data into your GPS unit. In addition the HOME PORT program allows you to VIEW the existing maps (BlueChart g2Vision) on your computer screen.
Garmin homeport beginner fishing chart software#
It is listed as Garmin Part Number: 010-D0621-00, ~ Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.99 USD and is a Downloadable item from the Garmin web site.Įven if you don’t purchase one of my EDGE files, it is worth the effort to get the HOMEPORT software as it will allow you to back up all of your waypoints from your unit to a computer file. To do this you need a data transfer program installed on your computer.Ī companion to the unit is GARMIN’s HomePort™.
This is the location where the maps on a memory card are inserted, as well as where a similar data card is temporarily placed for data transfers.īasically, the data, waypoints, tracks and routes are transferred from and to the GPS unit and your computer. The GPSMAP 5012 has a Secure Digital (SD™) memory card slot.
In order to transfer data to and from your unit, you will need a spare memory card and card reader~ writer. The g2 VISION program really allows you to take advantage of all of the mapping and features on your unit. Yes, the GPSMAP 5012 has internal maps, but unless you purchased the supplemental mapping program, these maps are only considered as BASEMAP. I sincerely hope that you also have the supplemental BLUE CHART g2 VISION chart for the unit as it is the top of the line mapping for that unit. For even more advanced features, you can add the optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® card. By connecting to the Garmin Marine Network, you can add sonar, radar and weather. The GPSMAP 5012 features an unprecedented touch screen interface, along with a satellite-enhanced worldwide basemap and a 31 cm screen that makes navigation as easy as pointing your finger. It certainly has the ability to accommodate data transfers to and from a computer and the unit. Wow! You have one of the flagship models of the Garmin GPS line.
Garmin homeport beginner fishing chart series#
The Power of Simple – the perfect essential series combo plotter from Garmin.~ Captain Paul's response to: ~ VANCE MISURACA ~ The echoMAP series comes preloaded with a worldwide basemap but accepts Garmin BlueChart g2 format cartography for advanced marine and fishing charts data. The devices facilitate for wireless transfer of route, track and waypoint data for efficient user management. The echoMap 50s is Wi-Fi® enabled for remote pairing and can connect wirelessly to tablets and smartphones for use with the Garmin BlueChart Mobile app. The new receiver is a 10Hz Garmin GPS/GLONASS receiver which updates position and heading 10 times per second to display fluid vessel movement as well as dramatically improve your ability to accurately mark and navigate to waypoints. The echoMap 50s GPS receiver has been upgraded to feature the latest in high-sensitivity GPS receiver technology. Sonar recordings are saved to a microSD card to be inserted into the device for convenient post review in the Garmin HomePort software.
This feature coordinates the timing of the sonar return in relation to the boat’s position - so that returns on the sonar recording can be matched against the units track log for pin point accuracy when marking positions from soundings. The echoMap 50s also features a unique sonar recording feature. The Garmin HD-ID™ sounder built into the echoMap 50s boasts 500W of Dual Beam Sounder performance at 200 and 77kHz with an approximate depth range of 580m pending the water conditions. Supplied with a tilt/swivel gimbal mount bracket for easy installation, the echoMap 50s can also be flush mounted as well as flat mounted. User interface is via the backlight keypad which has been designed to keep it easy to use and intuitive. The echoMap 50s features a 5’’ VGA display delivering high resolution imagery in the most challenging environments.