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    Online version of Garmin Maps?

    Is their an online version of the maps that comes with the units? Wanting to do some homework at the computer but unable to find what I'm looking for. Really would like to have something that I can change the elevation level then do shading colors like you can on the unit itself. Thanks!

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    Active captain app works great.
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    Garmin Vision + is worth the $250.

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    Okay never used active captain, will research it

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    Is Garmin vision + different than what comes on the units from factory?
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    Quote Originally Posted by bnt55 View Post
    Is Garmin vision + different than what comes on the units from factory?
    Yes, Garmin Navionics Vision+ is the premium accessory mapping product. See this link below for more info.

    https://www.garmin.com/en-US/MarineChart-MapPurchase/
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    Active Captain is used for updating the software of all your units.

    It also has a “Chart” function, which allows you to see your charts, your points that you created which then can be renamed and modified. Once you have all your points as desired, open the App with your units Wi-Fi network and it updates automatically.

    I took my iPad with me while fishing in a buddy’s boat, opened Active Captain app and created several points. Once home I made symbol and name changes. Then synced with my units and now I have all User Data points visible on my iPad AC app and the graphs.

    IMO, everyone should be using AC app for everything!

    Vision + has the best features with dynamic lake level offset and relief shading that is awesome.
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    Does the dynamic lake level work differently on the Vision + than the G3 Ultra? If I remember correctly with the Ultra mapping you had physically be on the water to use dynamic lake level. Is there’s a way to use dynamic lake level at home using AC with G3 Ultra (on applicable water ways)? Thanks

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    #9
    Quote Originally Posted by BASStard6344 View Post
    Does the dynamic lake level work differently on the Vision + than the G3 Ultra? If I remember correctly with the Ultra mapping you had physically be on the water to use dynamic lake level. Is there’s a way to use dynamic lake level at home using AC with G3 Ultra (on applicable water ways)? Thanks
    Seems like I remember putting my MFD in demo which allowed me to use the offset while sitting in my garage but I've not done it in a long time so I might not be right on that. (That was with the G3 ultra. Haven't tried with my new V+)
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    Quote Originally Posted by 86 inches View Post
    Seems like I remember putting my MFD in demo which allowed me to use the offset while sitting in my garage but I've not done it in a long time so I might not be right on that. (That was with the G3 ultra. Haven't tried with my new V+)
    Yes, this works the same way with Vision+ (Simulator Mode, then place your location on the lake of interest).
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    Quote Originally Posted by jpt7779 View Post
    Active Captain is used for updating the software of all your units.

    It also has a “Chart” function, which allows you to see your charts, your points that you created which then can be renamed and modified. Once you have all your points as desired, open the App with your units Wi-Fi network and it updates automatically.

    I took my iPad with me while fishing in a buddy’s boat, opened Active Captain app and created several points. Once home I made symbol and name changes. Then synced with my units and now I have all User Data points visible on my iPad AC app and the graphs.

    IMO, everyone should be using AC app for everything!

    Vision + has the best features with dynamic lake level offset and relief shading that is awesome.
    I absolutely love being able to hang out on the couch and delete / organize waypoints on my phone.
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