Garmin Nuvi 500 GPS

neckdweller · 07-14-2009, 08:56 AM

I too bought the download after seeing this thread. I took my Garmin Nuvi 650 out for a test drive during the day this weekend and it did what I expected - told me where I was and showed me the appropriate markers. During the day I don't have a need for it, but if I'm out at night this should be a great added thing to have in the boat.

The one issue is the depth lines and the recommended navigation lines can be confusing. I don't plan on using the GPS for my course, but it would be nice to have the recommended course and markers without the depth. Choosing a lower level of detail gets rid of the depth lines but also gets rid of the markers and course line - not a great trade off.

I only put it through one accuracy test - navigating through the graveyard. The recommended course line went perfectly through the gauntlet.

It's not a perfect solution, but for $10 it pretty much does what I need and that's all I can ask for.

07-14-2009, 08:56 AM	#27
neckdweller Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moultonborough & Southern NH Posts: 133 Thanks: 6 Thanked 37 Times in 18 Posts	I too bought the download after seeing this thread. I took my Garmin Nuvi 650 out for a test drive during the day this weekend and it did what I expected - told me where I was and showed me the appropriate markers. During the day I don't have a need for it, but if I'm out at night this should be a great added thing to have in the boat. The one issue is the depth lines and the recommended navigation lines can be confusing. I don't plan on using the GPS for my course, but it would be nice to have the recommended course and markers without the depth. Choosing a lower level of detail gets rid of the depth lines but also gets rid of the markers and course line - not a great trade off. I only put it through one accuracy test - navigating through the graveyard. The recommended course line went perfectly through the gauntlet. It's not a perfect solution, but for $10 it pretty much does what I need and that's all I can ask for.