Re: [Paddlewise] Garmin GPS maps

I have both Roads & Rec. (R&R) and MetroGuide (MG) and prefer MG for
NavAid and shoreline information.  It also includes tide prediction data
in many places, but I believe your 76 already has that data.  Usually I
find MG to have more detail (for ex. it shows Santa Barbara island [S.
Cal.] very precisely but R&R just shows a dot), but sometimes R&R is
better in certain areas. R&R usually shows more creeks. You can compare
MG, Topo and R&R with the Garmin MapViewer at:
http://www.garmin.com/cartography/mapSource/ .  Be sure to zoom way in
and click on More Detail to do the comparison in your area.

I haven't used BlueChart, which gives you the same maps as regular paper
nautical charts.  It costs much more if you want maps for multiple areas
and doesn't seem worth it to me unless you need the water depth
information.

Kenneth Johnson wrote: 
> Finally made the move to the Garmin GPSMAP 76.  Am debating what
> MapSource CD would offer the most shoreline detail:  BlueChart, Roads &
> Recreation, or Topo.  From what I have been able to see on the Garmin
> homepage, Topo has so much topo detail, it is hard to read the roads, and
> many rural roads aren't included.  Garmin recommends MetroGuide rather
> than Roads & Rec because it has the auto trip planning function to any
> destination you select, but the charts don't seem to offer as much
> shoreline detail as Roads & Rec.
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