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[QUOTE]Jerry Newman - 10/18/2012  11:46 AM

[QUOTE]lookin4_big_gurls - 10/16/2012  10:36 PM

Not trying to make anyone mad here but I noticed as well that the buoys are gone on the new graphs/chips.  However you have several thousand waypoints to use and it is the same difference if you drop a waypoint on those spots if it makes you feel better.  If you understand what you are running for structure those buoys shouldnt matter at all anyway bc your boat shouldnt be on top of those spots...your baits should.  I just do not see why you need to have the buoys marked on the chip.  I do think that the waypoints with the old chip in is a great idea!! You do have some 50 icons to choose from![/QUOTE]

Actually,  my preference is the "exit icons" in tight areas/between buoys in case it's dark and for some extra peace of mind. It's a simple deal then to just connect the dots after zooming the screen in. That method also allows me to be more watchful for other boats etc. while just glancing at the electronics instead of looking to find the next buoy.

Chris Riebe turned me on to the "look ahead" option on the GPS earlier this year  and incorporating that deal with connecting the exit icons is almost fool prove now.  
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Posted 10/18/2012 11:46 AM (#591726 - in reply to #591405)
Subject: Re: Lowrance HDS-7 Gen2 ??

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lookin4_big_gurls - 10/16/2012 10:36 PM

Not trying to make anyone mad here but I noticed as well that the buoys are gone on the new graphs/chips. However you have several thousand waypoints to use and it is the same difference if you drop a waypoint on those spots if it makes you feel better. If you understand what you are running for structure those buoys shouldnt matter at all anyway bc your boat shouldnt be on top of those spots...your baits should. I just do not see why you need to have the buoys marked on the chip. I do think that the waypoints with the old chip in is a great idea!! You do have some 50 icons to choose from!

Thanks, I doubt anyone would get mad when you're Just trying to help... it's not like that wasn't good advice. BTW, I mainly put that post up just in case he was heading out of town right away or something... 10 minutes - good to go.

Actually, my preference is the "exit icons" in tight areas/between buoys in case it's dark and for some extra peace of mind. It's a simple deal then to just connect the dots after zooming the screen in. That method also allows me to be more watchful for other boats etc. while just glancing at the electronics instead of looking to find the next buoy.

Chris Riebe turned me on to the "look ahead" option on the GPS earlier this year and incorporating that deal with connecting the exit icons is almost fool prove now.