Simrad NSX v. Garmin 8412 (un-derailing 255 FSH Sport H have different impellers)

[TeenGee]

I started the thread to further the discussion that began in this thread: https://jetboaters.net/threads/why-does-the-255-fsh-sport-h-have-different-impellers-on-the-port-and-starboard-engines.43838/page-2
I am still waffling between the OEM provided Simrad NSX on the 255 H and starting over with a Garmin 8412.
With either system, I want to install a pair of sidescan transducers. I installed a pair of Garmin GT56UHD on our current 210FSH (https://jetboaters.net/threads/210-fsh-perfect-transducer-setup-what-is-it.30130/page-3 post 46).
I have read the Simrad NSX has shortcomings. Can anyone elaborate?
TIA.

 

[MilesPrower]

If it's helpful to anyone here, I'll post a summary of pros & cons — based on my experience installing a Simrad/Lowrance system (NSS evo3S) on my 255 FSH Sport E and a Garmin system (86 & x3–series) on my other boat — much of which I've mentioned already in other threads.

Meanwhile, @MBrand has both an x3-series Garmin and an NSX on his Sport H, as I'm sure you've already seen @TeenGee . (For anyone else visiting this thread who may have missed that thread, it's worth checking out.)

 

[MilesPrower]

If it's helpful to anyone here, I'll post a summary of pros & cons — based on my experience installing a Simrad/Lowrance system (NSS evo3S) on my 255 FSH Sport E and a Garmin system (86 & x3–series) on my other boat — much of which I've mentioned already in other threads.

Meanwhile, @MBrand has both an x3-series Garmin and an NSX on his Sport H, as I'm sure you've already seen @TeenGee . (For anyone else visiting this thread who may have missed that thread, it's worth checking out.)

And not to be a derailer again — shouldn't this be in the Electronics-Stereo/GPS/Chartplotter/Electrical etc forum?

 

[TeenGee]

I placed it here because I was under the impression the Simrad NSX was unique to the 25x FSH.
If the NSX is not unique to the the FSH, could this thread get moved?

 

[TeenGee]

If I remove the Yamaha installed Simrad, will I lose any capability on a FSH 255 H?
Does the Simrad control or provide any input to the joystick or Conext?

 

[Beachcampin]

If I remove the Yamaha installed Simrad, will I lose any capability on a FSH 255 H?
Does the Simrad control or provide any input to the joystick or Conext?

Don’t take my word for it, but I doubt it. They’ve hardly programmed any useful features into it compared to what it will one day be capable of. If you want to pair your plotter to a trolling motor, then the NSX does not interface with anything yet. Garmin integrates with its new Kraken motor which I’m considering.

I would look to use a higher power transducer than the base model with side scan on that NSX. It’s what I used and I did not have good results in salt water, but worked great in brackish and fresh. I don’t like CMAP but found a way around it with a separately mounted iPad. It works great and fast though. They just need to update it with more features.

 

[lazergeek]

I don’t like CMAP but found a way around it with a separately mounted iPad.

you can add a Navionics maps chip to it too. It should have ports on the back for 2 cards. I run my Go9 with Both and change select either map from navigation menu.

 

[Beachcampin]

you can add a Navionics maps chip to it too. It should have ports on the back for 2 cards. I run my Go9 with Both and change select either map from navigation menu.

Unless it’s brand spankin new, I don’t think so. It definitely wasn’t as of a few months ago. Some other charts are available now, like StrikeLines and other speciality fishing charts, But not Navionics yet. Since Garmin bought them, Simrad and Garmin don’t want to play. nice anymore.

https://www.thehulltruth.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1146915&d=1703004206

https://www.thehulltruth.com/marine-electronics-forum/1305649-simrad-nsx-compatible-navionics.html

 

[lazergeek]

Unless it’s brand spankin new, I don’t think so. It definitely wasn’t as of a few months ago. Some other charts are available now, like StrikeLines and other speciality fishing charts, But not Navionics yet. Since Garmin bought them, Simrad and Garmin don’t want to play. nice anymore.

https://www.thehulltruth.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1146915&d=1703004206

https://www.thehulltruth.com/marine-electronics-forum/1305649-simrad-nsx-compatible-navionics.html

oh bummer, I was not aware of that. I did not realize they stopped supporting Navionics. Although updating the CMAP chip with the latest data will give you alot better experience too. They ship with the bare minimum downloaded to them I found

 

[MilesPrower]

oh bummer, I was not aware of that. I did not realize they stopped supporting Navionics. Although updating the CMAP chip with the latest data will give you alot better experience too. They ship with the bare minimum downloaded to them I found

As @Beachcampin stated, Simrad NSX series doesn't support Navionics charts — at least not yet, and possibly never. Other Simrad/Lowrance series are compatible with Navionics+ charts.

Here's the complete compatibility list from Navionics/Garmin:

https://www.navionics.com/media/wysiwyg/docs/Compatibility_Guides/GPS_Plotter_Cards_Compatibility_Guide.pdf