Lakemaster chip for 581i

  • Fishalert
    Florida
    Posts: 17
    February 4, 2012 at 2:13 pm #1295290

    I just received this 581i as a Christmas gift and it works fine but came with the Unimap. I’m thinking of getting a Lakemaster or Navionics Gold chip. HB said the 581i is compatible with the Lakemaster. Does anyone out there have any experience with this Lakemaster chip in a 581i? I live in Florida and understand the Lakemaster will be out for Florida this spring. Thanks for any help.

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    February 4, 2012 at 9:21 pm #1035414

    Fish,
    I can’t answer your question, but
    I wanted to say Welcome to IDO.
    Keep us posted on the Florida bite.
    I was on Toho with my wife this last Dec, lots of fun.
    again,
    Welcome to the best site out there.
    Jack

    Fishalert
    Florida
    Posts: 17
    February 4, 2012 at 11:41 pm #1035454

    Thanks. Everyone seems really helpful. I hope I’ll be able to help someone on here sometime.

    Fishalert
    Florida
    Posts: 17
    February 7, 2012 at 2:37 pm #1036296

    I asked Hummingbird Service about the shore coverage of the Lakemaster chip and this Service tech told me my unit was not compatible. Now, I have one telling me it is and another telling me it isn’t. I sent them another e-mail. I bought this hoping it would work but now I don’t know. This last one told me I needed a Navionics Gold. Guess I’ll start shopping around. Hope to find a used one maybe. Just wanted to update you.

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