Could someone that has a new R6, R8, R6 Surf, R8 Surf or new outboard check their background image on the Garmin screen and see if it says the correct model for your boat? My says R8 even though I have an R6 Surf. I'm betting that Cobalt uses the same image when they apply their firmware to all new boats.
I'm not sure if these directions on Garmin's website would change the R8 image or not https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/marin ... tplotters/
Garmin background image on new R6 Surf
Garmin background image on new R6 Surf
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2021 R6 Surf, VP 380, Pacific Blue and Ebony.
(former) 2019 R5, Volvo 350, ebony hull w/pacific blue stripe.
(former) 2019 R5, Volvo 350, ebony hull w/pacific blue stripe.
Re: Garmin background image on new R6 Surf
Mine definitely says R6 and not R8 on my R6 Surf. Looks like someone made a mistake and uploaded the wrong model's background image on yours?
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Re: Garmin background image on new R6 Surf
Yea that's going to take software to change that. They may just serve you a new unit or I would think the dealer could download it. Give them a call.
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Im sure the software was on back order.....Everything else there is including return emails. Just be thankful you even got your boat.
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Re: Garmin background image on new R6 Surf
Sense some frustration there! We still answer you. I love you,dustinm wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 11:47 am Im sure the software was on back order.....Everything else there is including return emails. Just be thankful you even got your boat.
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