profcbutler
Active member
- Joined
- Feb 16, 2024
- Messages
- 27
- Location
- North East Maryland
- Fluid Motion Model
- R-25 (Outboard)
- Hull Identification Number
- FMLT2506G425
- Vessel Name
- TUG-GETHER
Hi! this is my first time posting on Tugnuts. I searched a round and did not see a question similar to this. I currently am waiting for my new R25 to arrive. Expected date is around the end of July. I had a couple questions about the Garmin Chart plotter that will be shipped with the 2025. Is the model being used the Garmin 1243XSV? I went to a Garmin site that said it is being discontinued. If it is what model will you be using?
With the newer model Chart plotter do you recommend using Navionics or Active Captain? I am thinking active captain may help with doing Software updates more so than Navionics?? from what I have read most users seem to prefer the functionality of Navionics.
It also seems everyone likes to have the backup tablet or phone to support navigation in case the Garmin fails (besides of course my paper charts). I like the idea of a second device for that as well as weather. I would like to get an android type tablet. Do you guys have any preferences? Something that integrates well with the Garmin.
Thanks Chris
With the newer model Chart plotter do you recommend using Navionics or Active Captain? I am thinking active captain may help with doing Software updates more so than Navionics?? from what I have read most users seem to prefer the functionality of Navionics.
It also seems everyone likes to have the backup tablet or phone to support navigation in case the Garmin fails (besides of course my paper charts). I like the idea of a second device for that as well as weather. I would like to get an android type tablet. Do you guys have any preferences? Something that integrates well with the Garmin.
Thanks Chris