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The boat I recently purchased came with a Garmin 2010c GPS/Chartplotter. This past weekend I was able to mess around with the thing and noticed a slot on the front for Garmin data cards. There was one in there for the Chesapeake region. It was dated 2004...

Looking at Garmins website, the unit has been discontinued and they do not sell the pre-programmed datacards anymore. It does look like they sell blank ones and CDs. I see Boatfix, sells the blank Garmin cards also but I don't want to order if they are not going to work.

I would like to get an updated chart. I have emailed Garmin and have not heard back from them. Anyone on here have an older Garmin and know how to get updated charts? Or is it just not possible.

Thanks
 
Do you know if they update them every year? Or every so often?

Thanks for the info tho...
 
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Do you know if they update them every year? Or every so often?

Thanks for the info tho...

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I'm sorry, I don't know how they work the updates, maybe Les will offer his expert knowledge.
 
The Chesapeake doesn't change that much, so I'm not sure how often the actual map data is updated. Garmin uses what the US Gov't provides, so take that for what it's worth (although that's about what all the other companies do too). I use Garmin exclusively, and have always been happy. What you should be able to do with your unit (call Garmin Customer Service early in the AM weekdays to confirm - 1-888-442-7646) is what I've been doing for years with my 172c, load maps from your computer. To do so, purchase a BlueChart region or two from Les along with a blank data card and a USB programmer for the card. Then you can use MapSource on your computer to load regions, waypoints, even routes to the chartplotter. Again though, check with Garmin on the phone one morning (easier to get through). Their tech people are very good.
 
I'll do that, it looks like Blue chart is the only one supported for this unit. Still haven't heard back from support on what I need. So I'll call them in the AM and place an order with Boatfix in the PM :D
 
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Finally got through to Garmin after about 45 mins of transfers and on hold. Did what you suggested and ordered the Chart Cd and a blank card from Boatfix. Didn't see the programmer cable thingee tho, so I had to snag one off Ebay.

Thanks for the help
 
I think if the unit uses a newer SD card (or micro SD) you don't need the adapter. But I'm pretty sure your 2010 is like mine and used the proprietary older card. Crazy they don't sell the adapter any more. Regardless, it should work well for you.
 
I boat Lake St Clair in MI. Have a older model Garmin. When I checked last Garmin will update card for $75.00. You just have to ship it to them.
 
That's good to know. But for the money, he's better off with the blank card and the MapSource software. It's VERY nice to have on a computer to do trip planning.
 
Do you happen to remember what size blank datacard you have?
 
I just purchased one for the St. Lawrence for my Garmin 182c from Boatersland Marine URL: www.boatersland.com They were the cheapest around and one of the only ones I could find that still carried the datacards.
 
Mine's only 256k, believe it or not. That covered the entire Chesapeake easily enough. Down here in the Bahamas I just wipe the Chesapeake stuff and load the Abacos in. Although I probably should get another card sometime too (I carry a newer Garmin as a spare that has all the charts built in, just in case!).
 
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