Garmin will not issue any more Bluechart unlock codes, whether you pay them or not, as of some time in 2011. I did not know this when I purchased my copy in 2012 at Canadian Tire and got a rain check for a GPS unit that was on sale. The GPS unit never came in and was discontinued.
A web search has revealed that an unlock code generator for Garmin charts was published online several years ago. Seems Garmin used an algorithm that someone was able to replicate. I have not tried it, but if I do I will send you a message on how it goes. So far I have not even opened the packaging on the CD. By the way, the boat show price for a chip with east, west, and central Canada was $140, but I wanted to use what I already had before forking over any more money. Garmin used to charge about the same price for a single "region". I think that the NOAA release of all their raster charts has had an effect on these prices. Steve Thomas C&C 27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of dwight veinot Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 9:41 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List how did you all make out at the boat show? Hey Steve I think I got that same Garmin Blue Chart Americas cd but unfortunately I installed the charts I purchased on 2 different GPS's already, my gps and a friends, I seem to recall that was all that was allowed, install on 2 devices. I think that you are a wizard with electronics and stuff like that, is there any way I can cheat and install the charts from that cd on another GPS, and also is there a way without paying more to Garmin to gain access to more of the charts on the disc than just the ones I paid to load to my GPS from it. Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Steve Thomas Sent: January 21, 2013 10:31 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List how did you all make out at the boat show? I picked up a couple of blocks from Garhauer and a Garmin GPS 78 from (Radio World?). There was a Garmin rep with the electronics who assured me that my unused Bluechart Americas CD would work with the GPS 78, but an inspection of the Garmin web site seems to contradict this. Hard to tell, since Garmin has removed almost all refrence to the discontinued Bluecharts and offers no support whatsoever. More later when I figure it out. Tartan C&C has been at the Toronto show in the past, but they are in the process of recovering from a serious financial setback and a change of ownership. Someone posted a link here a few days ago to a newspaper article regarding their status. They are at the Cleveland boat show if I recall correctly. United has direct flights from Toronto, but you had better be prepared for a 2 mile walk to the furthest corner of the airport. I took a connecting flight through Cleveland in November, and that is a long walk if your luggage does not have wheels. Steve Thomas C&C 27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 9:09 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List how did you all make out at the boat show? Those who live in the Toronto area anyway? I wish they would show a C&C or Tartan at the show but they only bring out the Catalinas, Hunters, Dufours etc. I made off with the customary boat hook and I got a great deal on the discontinued Raymarine ST40 Depth and Speed instruments. Boxing day deals got me a bluetooth kenwood stereo and infinity speakers for the cabin so I've got some gadget installation to do before launch... which I'm eagerly looking forward to. Spring is just around the corner! Any highlights? I went on a weeknight so I likely missed some stuff. Steve C&C 32 Toronto -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2639/5547 - Release Date: 01/21/13
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