LOWRANCE ALERT !

[f'nsabiki]

Originally Posted by Billy V

The sales rep (Ron the electronics Guy) at West Marine in Point Loma knows 100% about the missing cartography. He has known since the beginning.

He chose to say nothing to you because he is a Salesman.

Once you buy it, its your problem.
Omission is a lie in the eyes of the law.

I bought a HDS5-gen 2 about a month ago at West Marine. I specifically asked if the up-dates and missing info had been corrected in the gen 2. I was told that everything had been fixed!!! Mine is still in the box and will be going back for a refund. Thanks Billy V

[Handymansd]

There seems to be some confusion about what is and what is not included with the fish n chip that Navionics is giving out for their HDS fiasco. The Fish n chip that was provided to me for my HDS 5 was the platinum+ chip which is a great color cartography map, NOT the B&W POS chip. Either way though it has been over a year with no real effort from Lowrance/Navionics to "make things right". Quite the opposite as they continue to lie to sell their product. I sat and listened unbelievingly at FH as the rep flat out lied to someone about how accurate the maps were for the LJ area, even stating that the new MLPA's were included!

Enough is Enough you guys... go demand your money back, and buy a Furuno.
or maybe a lawyer could be coerced into helping...

[Billy V]

Originally Posted by Handymansd

There seems to be some confusion about what is and what is not included with the fish n chip that Navionics is giving out for their HDS fiasco. The Fish n chip that was provided to me for my HDS 5 was the platinum+ chip which is a great color cartography map, NOT the B&W POS chip. Either way though it has been over a year with no real effort from Lowrance/Navionics to "make things right". Quite the opposite as they continue to lie to sell their product. I sat and listened unbelievingly at FH as the rep flat out lied to someone about how accurate the maps were for the LJ area, even stating that the new MLPA's were included!

Enough is Enough you guys... go demand your money back, and buy a Furuno.
or maybe a lawyer could be coerced into helping...

Who exactly (by name and location) gave you a $400 Navionics Platinum Plus Chip for your Lowrance?

-Lets hear it.
I have been dropping Lowrance employee names, and e mail addresses like they are going out of style, so don't be shy.

[Reel Anxious]

Originally Posted by Billy V

Who exactly (by name and location) gave you a $400 Navionics Platinum Plus Chip for your Lowrance.

-Lets hear it.
I have been dropping Lowrance employee names, and e mail addresses like they are going out of style, so don't be shy.

X2. Billy, thanks for taking the lead in this matter and to our other members that have contributed to this cause.
I purchased the HDS5 Nautic insight on 11/9/11 thinking it was one of the best. When I found out about it's short comings I went to the WM store on 3717 Rosecrans. not sure who I spoke to (not Milo) and voiced my concerns and was told "well that's what it is."
Needless to say I was pissed. Haven't been back and do not plan to give them my business until this matter has been resolved.
West Marine, "We make boating more fun", Caveat emptor

[dwntwnall4u]

Got my HDS 5 gen 2 from WM store on 3717 Rosecrans couple months ago from that guy Milo. He told me that the Gen 2 had the fix for La Jolla, and I'm now sorry I believed him!
Have not been back to question him cause he'd probly deny it anyway.

[dwntwnall4u]

Just found out that Lowrance reps will be at Fish'n Marine Center tomorrow giving 2 seminars. Anyone going? I may try to go to question them about the missing La Jolla maps.

Edit : talked to the lowrance rep. He said for me to buy the Navionics Baja chip.

[kantstudien]

Sounds like the time to buy a Lowrance is in 2013 if they can't be bothered until then

[Billy V]

Originally Posted by dwntwnall4u

Just found out that Lowrance reps will be at Fish'n Marine Center tomorrow giving 2 seminars. Anyone going? I may try to go to question them about the missing La Jolla maps.

Edit : talked to the lowrance rep. He said for me to buy the Navionics Baja chip.

You shouldn't have to, you already paid for "Nautic Insight Mapping" which should give comprehensive cartography coverage of La Jolla and the entire coast and offshore.

I hate to say it but he gave you bad information, its typical though so don't feel too bad.
It was a brush off answer, but if you feel like spending $200+ for a chip give it a try and see what happens. (Although I already know the answer)