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threeriversmarine
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Elizabeth Pa

Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!!

8:54 AM 3/25/2008

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If any one would like to order or would like more information on this new product please give me a call. Listed below are some specs and features that this new dvd can show. All this information for only $19.99.

Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available.

The Navionics Hotmaps Explorer PC/DVD is an atlas of 10,000+ top ranked US lakes for the home computer for map viewing, searching, printing and GPS waypoint planning.
*Plan your entire lake adventure on your pc
*view your favorite lakes in vivid 3D
*Plot lake bottom contours
*Search place and lake names
*transfer route and waypoint information between your PC and chartplotter
*Bonus: Includes some areas of great lakes and ocean coastlines.

View entire lake list at: http://www.fugawi.com/hme-lakelist.html

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Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (threeriversmarine) »

9:30 AM 3/25/2008

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Cindy, does this include 1-Free HD lake download also ?

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Elizabeth Pa

Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (Gunnar) »

10:02 AM 3/25/2008

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Yes it does. Sorry I did not mention that before. You also get 1 free High definition Download lake from Fugawa website. Thanks for mentioning that.

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Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (threeriversmarine) »

12:08 PM 3/25/2008

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Does this run on its own or do you need the Navionics software program to run it.

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Elizabeth Pa

Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (threeriversmarine) »

12:41 PM 3/25/2008

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It runs all on its own. Just pop in the DVD into your PC and you have an instant lake view.

JUSTIN

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Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (threeriversmarine) »

12:48 PM 3/25/2008

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Justin I just sent you an email

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Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (threeriversmarine) »

2:21 PM 3/25/2008

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Now I really feel like I've been screwed royally for buying Navionics NavPlanner for my PC. Looks like $130 down the toilet when I could have spent $20 and got a more reliable product

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3:00 PM 3/25/2008

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Your not alone

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Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (BrownTrout) »

7:17 PM 3/25/2008

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That sucks. I was thinking you had to have the software with it but $20 sounds like a great deal. I may have to get it. Dang some more money spent with 3RM.

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Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (BrownTrout) »

7:15 AM 3/26/2008

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Is there any advantage to having the Navplanner? I just bought it last week.
This sucks.

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Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (threeriversmarine) »

8:11 AM 3/26/2008

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I've looked and can not find what additional HD maps will cost?

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threeriversmarine
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Elizabeth Pa

Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (sheeterhdip225) »

9:39 AM 3/26/2008

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The additional High definition lakes cost $20 a piece. You can download them off of fugawi's website.

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Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (threeriversmarine) »

12:01 PM 3/26/2008

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website is down now that i have ordered... how do you get the free download??

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Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (06Stratos201PXLDC) »

2:20 PM 3/26/2008

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I just looked too and there is no directions or links to get your free map. It just gives a list of which lakes are offered. Maybe directions are packaged with the disc

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Elizabeth Pa

Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (Mark from NY) »

11:07 AM 3/27/2008

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Mark,
I am not sure but I think that the directions for the free download are in the box with the Hotmps Navionics explorer dvd. If anyone knows for sure let us know. Thanks

JUSTIN

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Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (threeriversmarine) »

6:50 PM 3/27/2008

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Im interested!
Just bought a 997 and 797. This would make a great way to view the maps fom home!

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Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (87demonpro) »

8:10 PM 3/27/2008

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To use this do you have to be using a nvaionics chip, or can you just use it without a chip and transfer the waypoint data from the PC to a chip for your gps on the boat ?

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Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (DEbassin) »

8:31 PM 3/27/2008

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Quote, originally posted by DEbassin »

Is there any advantage to having the Navplanner? I just bought it last week.
This sucks.

I'd like to know the same

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threeriversmarine
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Elizabeth Pa

Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (TRCM) »

8:56 AM 3/28/2008

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No you do not need a Navionics chip for these to work. You can save your waypoints and trails from your computer to a chip and save them onto your unit. But if you do not have a Navionics chip your unit is just not going to see the contour lines. I hope this has answered you question. If you have any other questions regarding this please let me know.

JUSTIN

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Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (threeriversmarine) »

9:40 AM 3/28/2008

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I was going to order but.....the shipping is $29.00 from Fugawi directly.

So I ordered it from you people! (shipping was less then HALF THAT AMOUNT.)

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Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (87demonpro) »

9:44 AM 3/28/2008

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That is if you order from Canada. Try a local dealer.

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Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (BrownTrout) »

9:53 AM 3/28/2008

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These are two different products for different level users. The Explorer has no HD lakes included (one for free is available for download w/purchase). Although there is some functional overlap, the NavPlanner software allows you to manage ALL of the data on the SAME chart you use on the water, and is easier to transfer data with. The Explorer software is better at "exploring" new lakes, but does not include the detail or pure planning functionality of the NavPlanner.

I'm sure there will be confusion about these two products, but in a nutshell, the NavPlanner is a complete management program best for more advanced users. The Explorer is for anyone who spends time on a lake.

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Re: Navionics Hotmaps Explorer now available!!!!! (threeriversmarine) »

3:17 AM 3/31/2008

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Mark,
I am not sure but I think that the directions for the free download are in the box with the Hotmps Navionics explorer dvd. If anyone knows for sure let us know. Thanks

JUSTIN

I just received my Fugawi DVD and already downloaded my free HD lake. To access the HD lakes you have to have the program open and under the "Do More" menu at the top there is the option to buy (and receive the one free map) HD maps. In the same menu there is an option to download the Google Earth plug in for free.

This is some neat software and I will be using it a lot. I have already marked 12 waypoints to upload to my LCX-25c on a lake I am fishing a tournament and have never been there. The Google Earth plug in gives you a view from the sky at various angles. The 3-D map is useful and you can even cruise the lake in a virtual mode at various speeds. I gotta find my old joystick to drive the virtual boat better.