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#Lowrance maps vs navionics software#

#Lowrance maps vs navionics software#

Fortunately, the Reveal C-Map software preloaded into Lowrance fishfinders is astoundingly detailed and information-rich.

Vector charts is just a fancy way of renaming “electronic charts.” It’s not so much a feature as it is a title. However, in terms of location, waypoint, and plotting your own, personal charts, the satellite imagery isn’t worth much more than window dressing. Since the bathymetric and land maps are so extraordinarily detailed in high-resolution, the satellite imagery just adds to the flavor. However, what is there is enough to properly accommodate the package as a whole. The satellite imagery isn’t the best part of what C-Maps has to offer, mostly because there isn’t enough to go around. Bathymetric maps are essentially areas of the earth that are mapped, even though they are covered in permanent water, such as ocean floors, lake beds, and river bottoms. There’s a whole lot more going on than just that, but it’s a good, bird’s eye view of what the software has to offer.

Highlighted areas, such as Marine Protected zones.

When you access your C-Map features for the first time, you’ll have access to a wide array of useful tools. Downloading additional software will just get you more regions and mapping but not anything in terms of additional features. When you purchase a Lowrance fish finder, you typically get whatever C-Maps has to offer in your region of the world.

#Lowrance maps vs navionics full#

If you want the full treatment with Lowrance however, you have to purchase the C-Map software. Each one has its strong points and weaknesses. Lowrance utilizes a version of C-Maps known as “Reveal,” while Garmin has partnered with Navionics.