Chart card

Vinny31 · 17 July 2018, 18:32

Hi folks I’ve a Lowrance LCX-20 gps and am looking to get a charts card for it which will cover the north coast and Donegal areas.

I’m not really up to speed with these things, is there any additional info I need to be able to buy the above and where would I get them?

Alternatively can anyone recommend a gps enabled tablet that I could download the ‘visitmyharbour’ charts or similar to?

Thanks

Gavin

willk · 17 July 2018, 19:56

I don't know your kit - but a quick google suggests it uses MMC or SD cards? IIWY I would download a manual and double check.
Your device is compatible with Navionics Charts. The Gold charts are probably as top end as your device will be compatible with (and I'd be checking that too!).
I bought a chart from this lad recently. He's dodgy in some way IMO, but he delivered a fully operational gold chart. Linky

That's a full UK & Ireland chart - everything and more you might ever need.

Vinny31 · 17 July 2018, 22:50

Thanks, hopefully be slipping out of Ballycastle marina for a week from Saturday. [emoji106]

Vinny31 · 19 July 2018, 20:29

You’re spot on btw, it can use either a MMC or a SD card.
Haven’t found a reference to gold charts yet though .

willk · 19 July 2018, 20:44

I'm seeing some chatter about those units only accepting cards up to 2Gb. Tricky as all charts now ship on larger chips. Maybe worth contacting Lowrance UK or a professional supplier like PRS Comms. You don't want to buy the wrong thing....

Vinny31 · 19 July 2018, 21:16

Will ping an email to lowrance, thanks again.

Nos4r2 · 19 July 2018, 21:54

If you want an honest opinion I'd bin the unit and replace it. I had an LCX-15 6 years ago and I got rid because I couldn't get charts for it then.

Last Tango · 19 July 2018, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

If you want an honest opinion I'd bin the unit and replace it. I had an LCX-15 6 years ago and I got rid because I couldn't get charts for it then.

+1.

The original chart is probably still in it in the shed, but it's the Clyde sort of area and I'd imagine, no use to you. The cards pre-date Navionics Gold. I'ts just plain "Navionics"

Vinny31 · 20 July 2018, 14:14

Thanks for the honest replies folks, Any recommendations for a replacement of similar size. Budget probably in the £500 range [emoji102].