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ActiveCaptain® Positive Reviews

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Great App.Much better than competing brands. Once set up, very easy to keep the latest mapping and firmware updates on your devices.Version: 31.0

Active captain reviewEnjoying the ease of use, up dates are so easy it’s a no stress exercise. Fantastic APP and another reason Garmin are top of the heap.Version: 14.0

Easy to useLove the app. Easy to use and relay my marks from navionics so I can view them whilst using my Garmin to search for fish and structure..Version: 23.0

Rubbish AppThe app gave me one option to upgrade my map and after spending $160 it doesn’t have relief shading. Now I have wasted my money I have to spend more to get a different version Not happy Garmin.Version: 31.0

ACBRayzemGreat app to pair up with your Garmin electronics.Version: 18.1

Seamless integration with GPSMap 742xsActive Captain app reviews are what sold me on getting Garmin over the competition, and so far it has not disappointed. So much of my interaction with my chart plotter is done through the app, and after 3 months of use I’m very happy with it. Syncing routes and guidance works great, I like the active captain community data, and mirroring the plotter screen to the phone works reliably when I’ve tried to use it..Version: 24.0

So easy to useGreat app and so simple, no connecting wire or swapping SD card of old. Simple and so easy to use 👍.Version: 13.0

Brilliant app.Everything has worked well so far. I’ve just manually input a heap of waypoints into the app that a mate shared with me which was easier than doing it sat in the boat like I expected I’d have to do. I’m pretty tech savvy but I think most ppl could work it out tbh..Version: 24.0

Not a hiccupNice to have an app without glitches.Version: 15.10

Excellent price of kitSo good for passage planning on a computer then email to your mobile device then transfer to chart plotter So good.Version: 15.10

Good and usefulI like this, very useful. If I could interface this app, my Striker 7sv plus aaaaand my Oregon 700 gps, it’d be perfect!.Version: 20.2

Really NiceOK I am not much on debt finders fishfinders platters and I’ve always had simple ones this thing is so well advanced and easy to use sure I don’t know what I’m doing yet and I had to call for support about doing an update they walked me right through it it was simple and easy, took it out on the water this thing is phenomenal it hooks up to your Bluetooth on your phone you get your text messages and let you know where you’re going it tells you where to go this thing is awesome so much yet to learn I am really impressed.Version: 28.0

Great companion app!Makes updates simple. Help me ensure everything is up to date. Very simple app say to figure out..Version: 31.0

Love this appI am really new to navigating the ICW and near offshore 50 miles and closer. I am still soaking in the information and learning how all of this stuff works. My best advice is that less is definitely more when it comes to being bold vs being careful. I am learning more about the rules of the road so to speak. Actually the rules of nautical navigation. I am really pleasantly surprised by the way that Garmin has made the Active Captain app for your phone and tablet. You can actually use your phone to control your chart plotter. I look forward to applying what I have learned toward my quest in offshore fishing. Watch the utube videos on how to…. Everything! I really like it!.Version: 27.0

Outstanding app and customer serviceLongtime Simrad user but I just bought a used boat with a full garmin in package so I had to switch over to active captain. Loading charts and connecting via Wi-Fi to download waypoints is so easy now- no more taking a chip card down to the boat for updates. The only issue was that all of the gear was registered to the previous owner- one call to customer support and they contacted the previous and changed the registration for me on the app. Great experience so far.Version: 27.0

Very goodReally useful.Version: 17.0

New to live scope and garminIt’s a great system it helps the beginners understand and it’s easy to use and download new up dates.Version: 32.1

Great ApplicationI changed over to Garmin from another manufacturer this year. I’m running GPSMAP 1242 on my big boat and Echomap 75 sv on my smaller boat. I was never able to connect my iPad to the other manufacturer but connecting to both units using Active Captain has been very easy. Routes and waypoint created on my iPad are easy to up load also using Garmin express on my laptop has been extremely easy to use. I look forward to learning more about Active Captain..Version: 23.0

Active captainGreat free app for Garmin users. Use your charts on your laptop phone or iPad . Many great features … recommended.Version: 31.0

Application compatible avec le GPSFacile d’utilisation avec le GPS 942xs de Garmin. Particulièrement avec le téléchargement des mises à jour 😊.Version: 31.1

Active CaptainTakes a bit to sort out process of uploading data from Navionics app Would be much better if it could be done as well from the Navionics PC chart viewer as well as the app. Great that routes and data can be plotted in chart viewer, uploaded to Active Captain and the synced to new plotter from Garmin..Version: 32.1

Great functionality; poor installation instructionsOnce installed it works great. A very cost effective means of having full visibility of my 942xs, and radar from the second station on the back deck. Finding the current installations is virtually impossible. This raises significant concerns when you get warning notices that incorrectly completing a step may damage your EchoMap and requiring replacement. The challenges ended up being worth the stress/effort in the end, but it was a rough ride to get Active Captain and Helm installed..Version: 31.1

Awesome AppVery intuitive, makes updating software and charts easy. I like that I can scout navionics charts on my phone, create waypoints and routes then sync with my plotter. Would like ability to snapshot sonar with locations saved (basically adding sonar screenshots to waypoints and viewable within active captain) and sync with the phone. Also would like the ability to see where charts have been updated -right now it tells you there has been an update but you have no idea where or what it is..Version: 32.0

Anchor alarm through wifi?Being a captain and using this app is great but the only thing is I use the wifi through my phone to check our Anchorage in my cabin at night. Why is there no sound coming through my phone for alarms???? I find this not very good at all..Version: 15.10

Active CaptainNice and easy to use, even for beginners.Version: 20.2

GreatSeems to be quite good , love the way you can view your maps and plot spots to fish , found sync and updating older Garmin units can be a bit of hit and miss , I’ve 1020xs and 751 xls both discontinued units I’ve found near impossible to get to update maps - if I’ve one fault with Garmin they need to still show support for older units which imo they don’t - still like active capt tho Recommend.Version: 25.0

Hidden TreasureMy wife and I feel fortunate that we had a good friend introduce us to Stock Island Marina Village this marina is truly a hidden treasure well-maintained slips easily accessible management and staff are outstanding The amenities are all meticulously maintained showers, laundry, captains lounge, office/store, also in conjunction with the on site Perry Hotel there are two restaurants, swimming pool, and a shuttle that leaves on the hour to Key West proper. The shuttle will drop you off for shopping (Publix) and pick you up for the return. You can enjoy everything there is in Key West but stay out of the congestion and noise. PS great fuel prices and discounts over 100 gal. Ray and Dianne Mackey.Version: 15.1

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Review on ActiveCaptainIt’s absolutely amazing don’t know how I’ve went all these years without it I cannot wait to upgrade to a newer bigger unit it has made my fishing experience a completely different world unbelievably amazing I would absolutely recommend this to absolutely anyone whether it be for fishing navigating or just for general information for Lakes rivers and streams that you would like to check out If you do not have a Garmin an active captain you are missing out on a world of new opportunities!!!!.Version: 26.1

Ram Marina in Rio Dulce, Guatemala, is excellent.We have been sailing in the Caribbean for ten years and Ram Marina is the best boatyard and marina we have encountered. Karen López, the manager, is friendly, efficient and keeps the work on track. Her English is excellent and she arranged Van rides to and from the airport and even made dinner reservations for us. We had high quality work done on our boat and are extremely pleased with every result. The workers are friendly, skilled, show up on time and take pride in their work. They have a fantastic paint shed where a sailboat can go in without taking down the mast; the paint jobs we saw were all excellent. The prices are good value. We highly recommend Ram Marina Maggie Salter and Al Hickey S/V Sweet Dreams.Version: 17.0

Very Important and ValuableI am professional captain I move vessels from the US Virgin Islands to Maine. The Active Captain helps me find places to stop and what’s available when I get there! It is a perfect planing tool for a captain. Only one down side and the reason not 5 star. The new mobile app does not have the ability to record a track. The old Blue Chart Mobile could and has many tracks I laid down. I could always refer back to good water. Not all vessels use Garmin for their main navigation system. I’m never without a backup system. Garmin please add tracking on the mobile side of active tracking, or help me if I’m missing something. Captain Fred.Version: 15.0

Garmin marineI have a number of Garmin marine products Love them to the point I have got other friends using now.Version: 29.0

Garmin Active CaptainI’ve used this app for about six months and find it extremely useful. I’ve mapped the bottom contours of my lake with my Garmin and shared the data using this app with ease. I also use this app for navigation separately on my iPad while using my Garmin’s sonar. I also particularly like the ability to mirror the Garmin screen on my iPad with this app, which allows me to take the sonar screen to the back of the boat where the down riggers are—making it easier to match down rigger depth to fish returns. Yet another function is the ability to download and install software updates for my Garmin with ease. So many great functions that make this app a must have for those who are serious about boating electronics!.Version: 30.0

Great AppOverall this is a great app to use in conjunction with Garmins compatible chart plotters. Great to be able to plan entire trip, add waypoints and routes directly into my IPad and then easily transferring via wifi to my 7612 . I have no idea what others are complaining about. I have been a Garmin fan for many years and this App works perfectly fine including Helm control and the ability to download previously purchased maps from several years back. Keep up with the good improvements and updates..Version: 13.0

Love the appLove that app wish you could send locations to other users.Version: 29.0

ActiveCaptainEasy to use, online help is great especially the vids if you get in any doubt, I purchased the Ecomap UHD 75sv and is such a great unit, instal and chart, update was very easy such a great app. Watching the vids makes it even easier to learn more about this great little unit, have to say from a former Lowrance user this thing rocks🤙.Version: 29.0

Like the user friendly appEasy to use and quick.Version: 31.1

It’s great once it’s workingIt’s a clever and a fast app that takes a while to know. Once you’re family with its workings it’s easy to use. I still have some confusion with updating maps and unit software. Needs a step by step manual for basic usage and keeping up to date..Version: 30.0

Got the hang of itOnce i learnt how it can work for me, i have found it super handy setting everything up at home and linking to the boat. Very happy fisho.Version: 13.0

Another great Garmin productI bought my first Garmin GPS many years ago and now I am hooked. I only use Garmin for GPS and fish sonar from now on, extremely user friendly!.Version: 32.1

Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 75 Active Captain AppGreat App and positive experience based on initial setup and everyday usage. Click and go! Makes being on the water that much more fun!.Version: 32.1

Grand Haven Municipal MarinaI can’t say enough good things about the service we received here this week. We checked in on Monday, planning to leave on Tuesday. Due to extreme winds and heavy swells, we have laid up here all week. Kari and her staff have been flexible and accommodating with reservations and allowing us to stay in a safe place. In the boating world, we are all subject to Mother Nature, which can make the harbor master’s job stressful. This team handled it all very well with smiles on their faces..Version: 16.0

Everything I need for inland adventures!I can only comment on the features used inland. I have several Garmin products and continue to be impressed with each device I purchase. Taking a little time to set up, let’s you always know where you are, where you’re heading, what time you’ll get there and what the conditions are! The Active Captain app. makes it easy to stay updated and manage your devices as well as communicate with others. I have much to learn about my new Echomap UHD 93sv, but I’m impressed right out of the gate!.Version: 31.0

Active Captain applicationI decided to drop some money on a new Garmin 93SV this past Christmas to start my fishing season for 2023. Lucky for me, I have a fishing friend who had previously purchased a Garmin 93SV and is a deep researcher on everything in the fishing equipment arena. When the Active Captain application became one of our conversation pieces, I liked what I heard and saw with this app and I made a decision to buy my own Garmin 93SV and learn more about this Active Captain app. The thing that I loved out of the gate with the Active Captain application was knowing when/if there were any updates for my Garmin 93SV. If so, it just walked me through it step by step. Another thing great about this application is that I can add others devices and monitor them for updates as well. Overall, I am excited about my Garmin purchase and having and having the Active Captain application that does exactly what it says it can do is a plus (+) on my purchase. Another thing I love about the Active Captain app is that it walks you through the initial setup on the Garmin fish finder and if there’s anything I do not understand, there’s a place on one of its tabs where I can contact a Customer Service Support representative to call and help me with the setup or other questions I may need help with. Not often do I give a review this early in a purchase, but this one is the exception to my rule..Version: 30.0

TechnologyPersonally I found the whole experience confusing at first figuring out what exactly Active Captain did and the difference between that and Garmin express , what micro chips are , card readers and then relating that to my plotter. After a number of calls to the Garmin support staff (and they were all terrific and patient in explaining things as I went along ) I think I finally have a grasp on what I’m doing. Now looking forward to getting out on the water..Version: 24.0

Garmin appSeems to work very well.Version: 25.0

Active captainWorks great. Connects automatically. Maps are super helpful.Version: 31.1

Brilliant and easy to use .Brilliant and easy to use ..Version: 31.1

AngusGreat app, allows you to use full unit screen for sonar and the app for navigation.Version: 29.0

Useful toolThe app is a great resource for keeping track of our operations. It is easy to use and links to the vessel GPS’s very easily..Version: 18.1

Bonne appPourrait être un peut plus precis , et plus de détails sur le terrestre .très bon pour les mise à jours pour le sonar.Version: 31.0

Great but not perfect.I love this App. I keep a boat 3 hours away in a Drystack. The ability to work on my charts on my phone/iPad and then sync up wireless with my chart plotter is priceless. If I had to be picky… they really need a way to sync the user data in the cloud between different mobile devices. I can work on a chart on my phone, but it doesn’t sync up with my iPad the next time I fire it up on that device. You’re required to use your Garmin account and GPX files are so small… this shouldn’t be hard to do..Version: 29.0

Active Captain with my Garmin 7sv PlusThis program works perfectly in Combination with my Garmin Fish finder 7sv plus, easy to do uploads and down load the public contours with quick draw and also with not having charts for navigation on the fish finder having my phone in a holder sitting next to the fish finders gives me the best of everything including navigation which is very accurate for inshore fishing.Version: 17.0

App is easier than Active Captain desktopI purchased the Southern lakes package for my Garmin Echomap UHD 94sv. I figured I could download the maps to my laptop and transfer to a Micro SD card and not have another app on my iPhone. But after not having the right SD card and taking forever to download, I decided to give the app a try. Once the app connected to the Garmin wireless it prompted me through the process and I just sat in my driveway and updated the chart plotter from my phone. And I also have the chart plotter map in my phone so if I’m ever out fishing with a friend or charter I can borrow some spots by using my phone then transfer to my unit. I did make a backup SD card with the desktop which the app cannot do..Version: 32.1

Active captainFound this app to be fantastic though improvement defiantly could made in the area of software updates even once I have updated my equipment it takes a few days to recognise and remove the prompt..Version: 15.0

A very good app!Hi, I noticed the app has a 1.8 rating so I just had to weigh in and give it 5 stars. Yesterday, I downloaded the app and synced it with my 7612xsv and everything worked flawlessly!! Connected to my home WiFi, walked through all the prompts added a 32gig card and everything worked perfectly. She updated the software, found the network, walked through every feature and just did exactly what was advertised!! I even had the 7612 and my iPhone talking so well that my mfd chart displayed on my iPhone and I could control the mfd from the phone!! It was pretty cool and will be useful when I don’t want to sit at the helm to program and create trips. The iPhone app has lots of accurate info and I’m positive I will use it frequently. So, great job Garmin, keep improving and thank you for keeping this free!! Safe boating all!!.Version: 11.1.61

Great marine appSuper easy comprehensive app.Version: 14.0

Class of the ClassWe are snowbirds that always stop at SYC regardless of the direction we’re heading. In July of this year, I posted a review raving about the boatyard. Today, I’m going to do the same for the two lovely ladies, Ashley and Kelsey, who are in charge of the marina. We needed to see a physician and had no car. Kelsey drove us to the clinic, picked us up after our visit, drove us to the drugstore, waited until our prescriptions were ready and then drove us back to the marina. She is the best!.Version: 13.0

Best mappingLove this app and use it extensively with my Garmin gpsmap and echomap uhd chart plotters Highly recommend to any serious sport fishing enthusiastic..Version: 32.1

Active CaptainMakes keeping my unit updated super easy.Version: 23.0

Appli me rend la vie plus simpleTrès apprécié.Version: 28.0

GoodEasy to use and practical.Version: 31.0

Great assetActiveCaptain is a great app enabling you to keep your chartplotter updated and manage all the chart settings and add on features remotely and timely..Version: 18.1

Much easier than the actual unit.I found that it was actually easier to use this than doing routes on the actual Garmin gps unit. The app works so intuitively and connects to the unit and transfers the information like a dream..Version: 18.1

Vraiment pratiqueTrès bon app.Version: 30.0

This app is greatTotally awesome, just started using it, so still rusty, lol.Version: 24.0

Garmin Echo 65cvAbsolutely a brilliant piece of kit and very competitive for all that you get with it..Version: 16.0

Awesome appLove being able to plan a trip on my phone and easily upload to the head unit. Peace of mind too knowing if the unit goes down due to flat batter etc that we can still navigate by the phone.Version: 30.0

Great app.Great app. Awesome for entering waypoints then uploading to my fish finder.Version: 32.1

Nice appEasy to use!.Version: 31.1

T.MEasy to setup easy to use.Version: 18.1

GarminOutstanding products weather it’s GPS units used for outdoor or military applications. Chartplotters for fishing and pan optic live sonar. Garmin has cornered the market. You will not regret your purchase..Version: 31.0

Garmin Active CaptainWhat great app - I can keep my boat devices up to date, view charts and boat data any time and monitor my boat while we are not there - this app has saved our food and trips a number of times with monitoring and alarming loss of shore power - love your work !!.Version: 28.0

New Port Cove Marine Center in Riviera Beach FLWe just spent 2 weeks at New Port Cove at Lake Worth Inlet and couldn’t be more pleased with the service, location, and personnel. While waiting for a crossing window, we had some repairs done to our trawler and provisioned for a 3 month trip to the Abacos. We were an easy walk to Boat Owner’s Warehouse, Publix, BBT bank, Walgreen’s, multiple sport fishing stores, and Auto Zone and a cheap Uber ride to Walmart. The surrounding neighborhoods have seen tough times but we were met on our dog walks through them with consistently friendly people, multiple home and property renovations, and a huge presence of Rybovich boat yard’s expansion. GM Jim Nester is doing a great job updating the marina and getting (and keeping) enthusiastic and helpful staff. This was our second stay, and we will definitely be back. With all that and a 15 minute trip to Lake Worth Inlet, what more could you want?.Version: 14.1

Excessive Dockage Puerto Isla Mujeres MarinaWe spent 43 days at the Wyndham Puerto Isla Mujeres Marina and enjoyed our stay under quarantine conditions. What we objected to on checkout was the additional day charge for dockage and electric of just under $200. According to Marina management, the next day charge is added at 8 PM The Day Before and cannot be removed. Again, according to management, if you arrive at 6 PM and leave at 8 AM the next day, you will be charged for two days dockage and electric. Ridiculous policy!.Version: 18.1

Active captain appI have used the ActiveCaptain app for all of my Garmin updates and had zero issues updating. I have heard of issues through social media but for my experience I have not. I am not tech savvy and at 55 years old I know us older guys that use it can do it. My favorite video is from Russellmarineproducts and josh explains how to use the app and that is how I learned how to use it. My advice is read! And watch video from Russellmarine! It also has other features on the app that you will find very helpful when fishing like way-points ect. Be sure to register your units. The app keeps track of your units and trolling motor that are registered and automatically checks for updates when the come out and you decide to update or not. Hope this review will give someone a little insight as to how helpful and convenient the app is. Have a great day..Version: 26.0

Great appActive Captain is excellent, reliable and extremely useful. The user interface is easy to use and provides the information you are after in an instant..Version: 24.0

ActiveCaptainLove how easy this app is to use and the auto update feature keeps me ready to go..Version: 31.1

Très satisfait de mes appareils GarminMerci c’est très commode cette application.Version: 30.0

Active captainGreat to be able to back up waypoints and have them in your pocket.Version: 30.0

Simple but powerfulIts good to be able to update all your kit from one place. It finds all your connected kit and simply downloads all required and available updates. Clear info and easy to use.Version: 25.0

Whangarei BoatieLove it. Always use it. Essential for any Garmin user..Version: 18.1

Great appGreat app once you work it all out it’s simple to use and get connected to your sounder. Also great for doing some pre trip research to mark new areas to fish then transfer them onto the sounder while your heading out to the fishing grounds 👌🏻.Version: 24.0

Great Boating CompanionIf you own a Garmin device this is the must have App so easy to use, sit at home and prepare your routes ready for that big fishing trip..Version: 30.0

Active CaptainConnects to wifi easily and updates the unit automatically with ease. Designed for non tech savvy people like myself. My experience was top shelf..Version: 31.0

Gets the job done!The ease of using QuickDraw community mapping made the decision for me to switch from the competitor. One word of caution, do not delete the app without making a back up file! You will lose all of your downloaded maps and waypoints!.Version: 31.0

ECHOMAP uhd 95svThe mobile app, ActiveCaptain works great with my UHD 95SV Garmins!!.Version: 27.0

Burrs Marina, New LondonA family marina with a great community spirit. I left the boat in safe hands for a trip back to the UK and used the lift-out facility. Fabulous restaurant/bar on site. Defender is nearby and the town is close with train station for access along the east coast and ferries to local islands. David Mather SY Wildbeast.Version: 17.0

Good jobGood easy app to use when set up.Version: 25.0

Excellent fishing tool!I find the active captain app extremely easy to use. I was using Garmin home port in the past and was disappointed that home port went away. I have not been disappointed in the active captain app. The ability to add waypoints at home and look at maps away from the boat is a great tool to prepare for the next fishing trip. Garmin support helped me update my software and the app has worked flawlessly. Thanks Garmin!.Version: 32.0

GarminVery easy to use compared the the other chart plotters.Version: 29.0

Dan thy manVery happy with product, fast easy to use and download updates. Could use navionics charts for better charting and also an option to print your marks. Otherwise great.Version: 30.0

Easy and flawless!I have spent literally days trying to get my Humminbird Helix to stay connected to their app, to transfer a map that had to be purchased. It fails to stay connected, shows it transferred once so I lose access to the map, and never transfers. In 15 minutes with a brand new Garmin 1222 I had Wi-fi setup, the app downloaded and connected, and livescope and unit software updates completed through my iPhone app! Flawess like this much $ should be, wake up Humminbird!!.Version: 28.0

Useful app makes keeping my 95sv updated easySoftware updates are easy via the app. Having charts & fishing marks available on my phone helps me plan my trips.Version: 16.0

SensationalWorks incredibly well from my experience. Once you get your settings right for what you’re doing, it’s excellent..Version: 27.0

BravoTrès bien fait.Version: 26.1

Mise à jourApplication très pratique pour toujours conserver ses équipements marin a jour.Version: 28.0

Much improvedEvery one of the improvements that I was looking for in this app (save one) has been made. That one is to change the snap feature to either be much less intrusive/ sensitive or allow it to be optional with a setting (or better yet, a sensitivity setting in the settings). We recently ripped out the entire network of three year old Furuno chart plotters, radar, sonar, AIS, etc. and replaced with Garmin. Glad we did..Version: 14.0

Great app when you get use to it.All kinds of features that make life easier. I hooked all my Garmin equipment up and it registered everything through active captain for me. Great for sending and receiving data from my iPad. Allows me to use my iPad as a portable MFD. Biggest downfall I have found is sometimes you have to close helm and then start helm again if the iPad isn't used for awhile. That said it only takes a second to do so not a big deal. Went Fishing yesterday and it was so nice to have my iPad right next to me watching what was going on wether on the bow of boat or in the cockpit. Great app in my opinion!.Version: 14.1

I like where they are headingI actually kind of like the app and see where they were trying to go with it. Maybe I just got lucky with my setup, an iPad Pro, Garmin 942xs, and BlueChart g2 Vision HD. It’s nice that the high definition details now show up on my iPad. The wireless software/map updates and User Data Sync are also pretty nice features. Yes the app needs some work but it looks like they had put a lot of effort into it, so I applaud their efforts. I hope Garmin looks at the feedback from their users and takes is seriously. There is a lot of competition in this space and an app like this could be a big differentiator if done correctly..Version: 11.1.61

AwesomeGreat app and any problems I’ve had I have been able to talk to someone and get it sorted. Would be better if the phone was easier to find though.Version: 30.0

Very efficient appEasy to set up and works great with now sounder. Nice to see such a well written app..Version: 22.0

Best fishing and Nav app everActive Captain is a revelation in chart plotter usage. I can set up my marks on my phone or iPad and synch to my plotter, I can save marks and tracks back to my phone. I can plan trips like never before..Version: 17.0

800nmMy wife and I rode our 2 waverunners from Georgetown SC to St Augustine Fl and back. 800nm give or take. Planning the trip was a breeze with ActiveCaptain, but when it come down to use on the water. That’s where it shines. Finding Marina’s for fuel 5stars. Pine Harbor Marina in GA joined ActiveCaptain a week before we took our trip. All the info was spot on. Also helped with other fuel stops and restaurants on the trip. Would not have found them with out the help. Thanks Garmin and ActiveCaptain.Version: 16.0

Active CaptainGreat App for recording all the details of your electronic gear on your boat. It’s Also an easy way to download new software and then download to your Garmin electronics when you are back on your boat! Easy to use!.Version: 15.10

Great intuitive appWorks great and seems easy to use. Great work garmin.Version: 31.0

Garmin is a pure pleasure to boat withI gave this 5 stars for reliability, beautiful & clear graphics and a super friendly graphic user interface. When I purchased this GPS unit I put it on my sailboat because sometimes I like to fish from where I keep my boat moored. Now I realize it is so much more than just a fishfinder. It is an excellent navigation tool with different graphic views and perspectives and the wonderful source of information while out on the water as long as I have a Wi-Fi or cell signal. Another plus is how the device interfaces to my cell phone through Bluetooth. The user app is makes it even easier to keep updated. I can’t think of enough good things to say about this product..Version: 27.0

OneChartReally like the smartphone chart for planning purposes and ease of use for creating way points. The only negative is the blue ‘boat’ icon which isn’t a boat as such but I think that is because my chart plotter map is not the most recent but I can live with it for a while. Overall it’s a welcome addition for boaties.Version: 20.0

Great supplement to the GPS deviceI gave a GPS handheld device. Linking it to my phone has been fabulous and the screen is bigger. Would also be good to see the actual coast lines rather than straight lines..Version: 18.1

Garmin Active captainThe Garmin active Captain app is well worth setting up. A lot of the time I can never hear my phone ring as for the wind but whilst watching your sonar text messages and any calls show up on the screen, very helpful..Version: 26.0

Great toolThis app has proven to be very useful indeed. I have spent many’s an hour plotting, checking and documenting sites while not on the vessel. Then to simply upload it to my boat plotter is poetry. What I would really love to see added is the ability for me to have a different screen option on my iPad than to my plotter whilst underway. But all in all this app is gold!.Version: 24.0

Rubato2713Great app.Version: 15.10

Garmin AppAwesome.Version: 24.0

Most useful boating aidI have a Garmin 7608xvs unit that I purchased in 2016 and updated the Active Captain app this year on my iPad & iPhone. I absolutely love the presentation on the iPad which I use on every trip we take on our boat. Extremely useful, easy, and helpful. I feel it keeps me safer on the water. Also, the Garmin guys are awesome. I could not figure out why my charts were coming up fine on my iPhone but not on my iPad. Called Garmin support and the tech spent an hour on the phone with me getting the appropriate charts downloaded to my iPad..Version: 23.0

Fantastic appThis app allows you to have touch screen with the 1022 GPS. Perfect, makes things so much quicker.Version: 25.0

Easy chart updatesWell impressed by how easy it is to use to keep device software and charts updated..Version: 17.0

Active Capt UserWay superior to anything i’ve used. Very happy with Garmin chart plotter and the active captain..Version: 29.0

ThemightyBongoOnly used it a few times since buying it in June 2018 but very impressed..Version: 16.0

So easy to useWhen software on your Garmin devices needs updating it’s so easy with Active Captain when you get a text message or phone call it comes up on your chart plotter Soo cool.Version: 14.0


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