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Location: Verona, WI | Has anyone had any experience using the Lowrance MapCreate software for the sonar/GPS? I added a Lowrance X-17 to my boat but did not get the software to customize maps. I am interested to see if anyone has used it, what it was capable of, etc. before I go and spend any money on it.
Thanks,
Shane
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Location: Black Creek, WI | Well... I've used it... but didn't get much out of it. There are lots of features you can use... but all I did was piece together custom maps of the regions/areas I fish to get more detailed background maps.
In hindsight.... I think the money is probably better invested in Lakemaster or Navionics chips.
jlong
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Location: Forest Lake, Mn. | I have the Map Create 6 software. If your wondering about information in the software for lakes, it doesn't have any. All lake/waters maps will be on Navaonics or similar chips. But if you plan to use your GPS in your car or handheld unit then you'll be amazed at the info that the software will provide.
It has detailed info on every road, city, county in the U.S. If you drive a lot then you don't want to be without this software in your car. Let's say your in a city you don't know and get hungry, you want pizza the unit will give you a list of all the pizza joints near you. Want fast food? The nearest Micky D's is there or Wendys, Want mexican or italian? it's in there.
Say you break down and need service, look up the nearest repair shop. Wife/girlfriend is a long and wants to shop? It will show you the shopping centers. Motel? it's in there. Post Office, anything that you can think of is in the software. Bait stores, boat lauches, marine dealers, govt offices, nightclubs, airports, movies, entertainment. Anything.
It will put it on the map and give your directions on how to get there. It has the phone #'s of the business so you can call them. I've looked at some of the maps for Manhatten Island N.Y. there's so much info provided that the screen can hardly show it all.
If you travel by car a lot you'll want this software. Plan a route from N.Y. to L.A. Put waypoints on all of your freeway exits and entrances and let it navigate for you. You won't get lost and no more arguement with the lady about pulling over and asking directions. LOL! 
But as I said, if you want it for lake maps then don't bother as all that info are on the chips | |
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Location: Black Creek, WI | Yah... I agree with fishpoop. Nice software for LAND use.
My remarks were for fishing use only. Since you have an X-17 permanently mounted in your boat, why not get lake maps for your unit rather than land maps?
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Lowrance MapCreate Software Question