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Old 14 May 2024, 15:00   #1
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Lowrance Hook 7ish
At the end of last season I bought a new to me boat which came with a Lowrance Hook Reveal 7ss. Good machine and I’ve got it set up with speed depth etc and a local map. Problem is that there is no accuracy with the GPS positioning, it can actually show me on land even though I’m in the middle of the channel.
Do I need to download or buy a separate Sid card to enable more accurate positioning please.
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Old 14 May 2024, 15:04   #2
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What map is installed? Is it just a world background map or do you have a chart package either on a card or pre-installed?
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Old 14 May 2024, 15:41   #3
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There’s no card in the slot so just the base map it came with I guess.
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In ‘about’ on the screen it says Lowrance chart - C-Map US basemap
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Old 14 May 2024, 16:14   #5
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In ‘about’ on the screen it says Lowrance chart - C-Map US basemap
You need a chart card with the areas you intend to use. I prefer Navionics, others are available.
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Old 14 May 2024, 16:21   #6
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Thanks Pikey Dave, next question (s) any idea which would be the best please for either side of Chichester and the IOW? Also can I buy these second hand, eBay for example.
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Old 20 May 2024, 05:18   #7
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Thanks Pikey Dave, next question (s) any idea which would be the best please for either side of Chichester and the IOW? Also can I buy these second hand, eBay for example.
Hi, just buy Navionics or C-Map Discover maps from your local dealer and you will be fine
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Old 20 May 2024, 08:29   #8
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Hi and thanks for your replies.
An update, I bought a Navionics card from Force 4 last week for £149. I tried it out yesterday in Chichester Harbour
, near where I live, easy to use seems to be spot on accurate, pleased with it. A platinum card would have been better of course but for me happy with this one.
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Old 20 May 2024, 10:14   #9
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I purchased the Hook reveal 9 from the Southampton boat show and I got them to throw in C-map charts. Not used it much yet though....installed it earlier this year.
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Old 20 May 2024, 18:31   #10
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The platinum cards are nice to haves, but the charting is the same as the Gold version. You just get frills with the platinum that cost.
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