Marsman
Active Member
Hi,
Has anyone setup a Garmin network to run a 2nd display at the back of the boat? I have a 7012 unit (2013) with Radar, Sounder box and VHF all connected together. I'm an IT guy (27yrs) and have research it a lot and it looks like I only need to run a Cat5 / power to the back. This will be plugged into the back of my 7012 which still has an open network port. I'm only wanting to see the charts/sounder options for fishing. Also I have looked at the Garmin compatibility website and looks like I need to buy a older unit as the newer ones will not work. (GPSMAP, the Echomap will not be compatible)
So any one have a 7-10" they want to part with to upgrade their unit? I found a new 8" unit I can get for $1017 delivered.
Cheers, Rob
Has anyone setup a Garmin network to run a 2nd display at the back of the boat? I have a 7012 unit (2013) with Radar, Sounder box and VHF all connected together. I'm an IT guy (27yrs) and have research it a lot and it looks like I only need to run a Cat5 / power to the back. This will be plugged into the back of my 7012 which still has an open network port. I'm only wanting to see the charts/sounder options for fishing. Also I have looked at the Garmin compatibility website and looks like I need to buy a older unit as the newer ones will not work. (GPSMAP, the Echomap will not be compatible)
So any one have a 7-10" they want to part with to upgrade their unit? I found a new 8" unit I can get for $1017 delivered.
Cheers, Rob