What happened to Garmin BlueChart mobile?

Unfortunately, BlueChart Mobile has been discontinued. This means that purchased charts and Premium Weather within the BlueChart Mobile app can no longer be restored. As a substitute, we now have the ActiveCaptain application which allows you to register a Garmin chartplotter that is ActiveCaptain compatible.

How do I download Garmin ActiveCaptain?

Download Software through the ActiveCaptain app

1. In the ActiveCaptain app, select My Marine Devices.
2. The app will automatically search for available updates; if an update is available, a blue Download button displays at the top of the page press that button to continue.

What is the ActiveCaptain app?

The free, all-in-one ActiveCaptain app allows a user to manage their marine experience from nearly anywhere. It creates a simple yet powerful connection between a compatible mobile device and chartplotter, charts, maps, and the community.

How does Garmin ActiveCaptain work?

Wirelessly receive and install software updates from your mobile phone directly to your chartplotter. The ActiveCaptain community gets you the inside scoop on marinas and more from fellow boaters. Plan your trips and mark waypoints, then automatically see them on your chartplotter.

How do I download charts to my Garmin?

Downloading charts in the ActiveCaptain app

1. Open the ActiveCaptain app on the smart device.
2. Sign-In using a Garmin Account or Create an Account.
3. Select Chart along the bottom of the App.
4. Select the menu button.
5. Select Download Charts.

Does Garmin 7612 have wifi?

The chartplotters can create a Wi‑Fi® network to which you can connect wireless devices. The first time you access the wireless network settings, you are prompted to set up the network.

Where can I get Garmin bluechart for free?

Available on the App Store, download Garmin BlueChart Mobile for free. Once the application is downloaded to your compatible mobile device, use the “In-App” purchase process to go to the Garmin store and purchase BlueChart maps or Premium Weather. Charts are available for the world, broken down into 9 regions.

Is the Garmin G2 compatible with bluechart G2 vision?

Answer: Garmin Marine Software BlueChart g2 and g2 Vision offer many features that enhance a boater’s experience when used in conjunction with a compatible Garmin Marine Device. While these features are intended to improve a users experience, only certain features of the mapping are compatible with specified devices.

What can I do with bluechart mobile app?

Use BlueChart Mobile with ActiveCaptain, a web community that provides real-time content generated by mariners. Read and write reviews about marinas, shared local boating knowledge, anchorages and hazards. More than 200,000 boaters write reviews and update the information on ActiveCaptain, with more users joining all the time.

What are the features of bluechart G2 HD?

BlueChart g2 HD features 1-foot contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans. Not all chart features will display on all devices, particularly legacy devices. Some BlueChart products may contain C-MAP data.