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Re: Navionics VS Lakemaster [Re: Sadisdix] #8710024 03/15/13 05:34 PM
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Thanks Doug for the comparison photos. Maybe it's just a personal preference but I really like how the competitor has so much stuff labeled. However, I do like LM's coloring. It makes it easier to see the changing depths. Is that the HB default settings?

I did see on another post that someone noticed their Navionics App showed more labels than their Navionics premium chip showed on their HB. So maybe ill just keep my LM chip. The price is better than Navionics anyways.




Re: Navionics VS Lakemaster [Re: Sadisdix] #8712227 03/16/13 04:52 AM
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This video will teach you about the Map Customization Exclusive Features of LakeMaster and how to operate them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaVqoLeJeeM&feature=share&list=PLFBA73CD339FC6B95




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Re: Navionics VS Lakemaster [Re: Sadisdix] #8712699 03/16/13 01:27 PM
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If you can swing it, running both maps is the way to go. I have a smaller 7 series in back running LM and it's strictly for navigation. The bigger unit uses Navionics.

Re: Navionics VS Lakemaster [Re: Sadisdix] #8720360 03/18/13 09:18 PM
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Tried to push the menu button 2x so that i can get to the lakes to select, but would not take me there. Any ideas? I have the lakemaster countour maps chip?



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Re: Navionics VS Lakemaster [Re: Sadisdix] #8722177 03/19/13 03:38 AM
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Go to Master Menu then Chart Tab then hit Up arrow on cursor it will be the bottom item in the Chart Tab.




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Re: Navionics VS Lakemaster [Re: Sadisdix] #8722852 03/19/13 12:28 PM
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How about lake Cedar Creek? Has anyone done a comparison on that lake?


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Re: Navionics VS Lakemaster [Re: Sadisdix] #8726847 03/20/13 03:23 AM
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Here's some LakeMaster screen captures from the MidSouth Version 1 Card













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Re: Navionics VS Lakemaster [Re: Sadisdix] #8727057 03/20/13 04:17 AM
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I use Lakemaster mostly but use both depending on what I want to see have both in there and just switch between card slots.

Re: Navionics VS Lakemaster [Re: Sadisdix] #8751624 03/26/13 03:25 AM
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Mtn: The web viewer wont show the colors for road beds and creek channels. Thats only on a plotter design to show that particular feature. There are more things coming though both for the web app and also for the iphone. stay tuned and btw thank you for the help in the forum with giving information to others. good stuff on fair comparisons.

Re: Navionics VS Lakemaster [Re: Sadisdix] #8772066 03/31/13 04:40 PM
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Does one or the other work better for a huminbird vs lowrance? I now have a 997 bird and need a card.


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Re: Navionics VS Lakemaster [Re: 2percenter] #8772167 03/31/13 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted By: 2percenter
If you can swing it, running both maps is the way to go. I have a smaller 7 series in back running LM and it's strictly for navigation. The bigger unit uses Navionics.


I too run both maps,LM on a dedicated Lowrance gps unit and Nav on the HB's both has features I like, I can get in the ballpark with LM and fine tune it with Nav. also run boatlanes software on both, only for backup purposes use the Lowrance for all main navigation

Re: Navionics VS Lakemaster [Re: Sadisdix] #8772457 03/31/13 07:17 PM
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I just got the Lakemaster chip for my 898. Overall I am very impressed. I don't know if the Navionics chip was old or what, but it didn't have ANY details or features identified, including roads, creek beds etc. LM has a lot.

One thing I am suprised at, when I zoom into the last two zoom levels the lines become very course looking instead of the thin smooth lines that were at the higher levels. I dont remember ever seeing this on any of the Navionics levels. Is this normal?

Also I was on Grapevine yesterday using it for the first time and tried to find the foundation thats by the island shown in one of the posts above, I didnt see it on the SI. I only made one pass and the lake is so low it should almost be out of the water. Maybe it filled in with silt by now.

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Re: Navionics VS Lakemaster [Re: jcarring99] #8773830 04/01/13 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted By: Coach JC
Does one or the other work better for a huminbird vs lowrance? I now have a 997 bird and need a card.


LakeMaster is exclusive product for Humminbird.

Navionics can work in either brand.

Take a look at features and coverage areas. I love the LakeMaster Exclusive features like Water Level Offset, Depth Highlight, Shallow Water Highlight, and many others help me customize the map to my needs.




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Re: Navionics VS Lakemaster [Re: Lowly Net Boy] #8774002 04/01/13 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted By: 2percenter
If you can swing it, running both maps is the way to go. I have a smaller 7 series in back running LM and it's strictly for navigation. The bigger unit uses Navionics.


I too run both maps,LM on a dedicated Lowrance gps unit and Nav on the HB's both has features I like, I can get in the ballpark with LM and fine tune it with Nav. also run boatlanes software on both, only for backup purposes use the Lowrance for all main navigation


God I'm such an idiot, after reading Doug's post, I looked at mine, thinking something was off, course I have it backasswords, I have the LM in the HB's and Nav in Lowrance. 3500.00 worth of units I don't know what chip I run in them................Man its hell getting old

Re: Navionics VS Lakemaster [Re: Sadisdix] #8774820 04/01/13 12:19 PM
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If you are comparing maps be aware that not all maps look the same on all units.
The latest Navionics Premium chip looks great with 1ft contours and creeks and road beds when used on HDS units but creeks and roadbeds are missing on the Elite7. Even with the new software upgrade.

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