Conchman
Florida Keys
Jun 17, 2009
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540S
Pros: brigt, clear display with intuitive controls
Cons: importing old waypoints and tracks difficult.
Great screen that is easy to read in sunlight. Has more features than I will use. Drawback is that it has no USB connection so that you can transfer tracks/waypoints into the unit from other Garmin GPS (I have a handheld with fishing locations I would like to transfer). Forums indicate this can be done using SD slot, but as yet I havent' confirmed this workd. The g2 vision chart although a neat option is not worth the price, but fortunatley I got most of the cost rebated. The built in maps is great provides adequate detail for majority of needs. May change my mind if the bathymetric feature provides good trolling routes.
The install of the in-hull transducer is easy, just make sure that when you mount the base unit it is facing the correct location. You can get it level facing fore or aft, but if it is 180 out then the transducer doesn't properly lock in place as the tabs on the transducer are not symetrical.
Recommend? YES
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