Navionics+ Updating?

Just bought a FF that comes with Navionics+, there was actually a Navionics rep at Cabelas (new one in Garner NC) this weekend and he was very helpful. He said my chip has maps for all of the US but if I wanted I could erase that data and download more accurate maps for local waters. But he also said I could never go back to how the chip was originally purchased (with all of US).

So I'm not sure what to do. I like the idea of updating my chip to get the latest details, but I don't like the idea of a "point of no return". Those usually end up as regrettable moments that cost $$$ :(

So what does everyone else do with their chips?

So this may be a stupid response. Can you install a blank card, then download the more accurate info to the blank card? I am assuming the unit you have has a card slot for adding additional maps.

Just leave it alone.

check out their web app to see what sonar updates are available vs whats on your card

I'm curious as to why a Navionics + card has any lakes on it from date of purchase ...

Greg is this something specific to the 600 series HB KVD NAV model ... ??

Rickie

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Originally Posted by rnvinc

I'm curious as to why a Navionics + card has any lakes on it from date of purchase ...

Greg is this something specific to the 600 series HB KVD NAV model ... ??

Rickie

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I haven't plugged it in yet to check, just going on what the Navionics guy told me. He plugged his chip into a FF in the store and it pretty much had the entire US loaded up.

BTW I've heard from others I don't have to delete what's on the chip I can download additional maps, depending on how much room is on the chip. Guess I'll find out :)

Rickie,
That map card is a Navionics product and to tell you the truth: I don’t know what, if anything, is on it. I thought that you had to download any contact to it, so this is all news to me. After reading their web page, I still don’t know any more… Wayne will know the answer to this as he’s dealt with these cards before.