HDS 5 Enhanced US base map- Chesapeake detail

[Bill Whitaker]

Just ordered the Lowrance HDS5 with the Enhanced US basemap. Wondering about the graphics detail for Chesapeake and coastal areas , or what supplimental cartography that folks recommend...

[Reel Draggin Tackle]

I got the insight charts with my HDS10. I think that is the same as the "enhanced" basemap, not sure. I "upgraded" to Navionics Platnum Plus and after using it for a few months, I don't think it is worth the extra $$$. The charts that came with my unit are just as good except you don't get 3d or photo overlays. I will say that the photo overlay did come in handy when I pulled into a new marina in Florida a few weeks ago.

[1987-cobb]

Deale, Md. area of the Chesapeake Bay with built in Nautic Insight. With a five inch
screen on the HDS5 I would stay with this.
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo71/boygeorgelastsummer/deal2.png

Just above Deale, near the bay bridge, Navionics Platinum in 3D
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo71/boygeorgelastsummer/shot12.png

[Bill Whitaker]

Thanks for the comments.