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Latest SW for Garmin 742 Plus.
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:08 pm
by stifflkd
Anyone download the latest SW (June 22, 2022) for their Garmin 742 Plus. Really disappointed in the new graphical interface on the Gauge display. Interested to hear others thoughts.
Re: Latest SW for Garmin 742 Plus.
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2022 2:51 pm
by dsthomas
got any pics??? I'd be interested to see it.
Re: Latest SW for Garmin 742 Plus.
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2022 11:50 am
by VTENGR
I did on my 8610. Didn't really play around with it too much but the gauges have a bit more color (pop). I like it.
Re: Latest SW for Garmin 742 Plus.
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:56 am
by stifflkd
I think I am in the minority. My kids think it looks good. I only wish there was more contrast of the bezel (outline) of the gauges
Re: Latest SW for Garmin 742 Plus.
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 8:40 pm
by dsthomas
Thanks for the pic… I agree with you, I think I’ll hold off on the update :0)
Re: Latest SW for Garmin 742 Plus.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:24 am
by greenhut
Did Cobalt move to the 742 plus from the 7607 in 2021 for the R5? Our 2020 R5 has 7607s and the update did not make the gauges look like that.
Re: Latest SW for Garmin 742 Plus.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:08 am
by VTENGR
Slightly related note - the new SW update has messed up my trim gauge (or it could be a coincidence). Now with the drive fully trimmed down, it shows 17%-18% on the trim gauge.
viewtopic.php?t=6383
Re: Latest SW for Garmin 742 Plus.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 10:50 am
by stifflkd
greenhut wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:24 am
Did Cobalt move to the 742 plus from the 7607 in 2021 for the R5? Our 2020 R5 has 7607s and the update did not make the gauges look like that.
Don't know. When I go to the app Active Captain it lists GPSMAP 742 Plus SW V28.10 for both panels.
Re: Latest SW for Garmin 742 Plus.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 11:00 am
by stifflkd
VTENGR wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:08 am
Slightly related note - the new SW update has messed up my trim gauge (or it could be a coincidence). Now with the drive fully trimmed down, it shows 17%-18% on the trim gauge.
viewtopic.php?t=6383
Do you have a VP? What is it reading on the EVC? VP reports degrees and the Garmin reports %. Straight down VP is 0 degrees which corresponds to about 14% on the Garmin. +30 degrees = 100%, -7 degrees (?) = 0%
Re: Latest SW for Garmin 742 Plus.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 2:35 pm
by greenhut
stifflkd wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 10:50 am
greenhut wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:24 am
Did Cobalt move to the 742 plus from the 7607 in 2021 for the R5? Our 2020 R5 has 7607s and the update did not make the gauges look like that.
Don't know. When I go to the app Active Captain it lists GPSMAP 742 Plus SW V28.10 for both panels.
My ActiveCaptain for 2020 R5 says GPSMAP 7607 J1939 v20.40 (twice)
Re: Latest SW for Garmin 742 Plus.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 2:38 pm
by VTENGR
stifflkd wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 11:00 am
VTENGR wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:08 am
Slightly related note - the new SW update has messed up my trim gauge (or it could be a coincidence). Now with the drive fully trimmed down, it shows 17%-18% on the trim gauge.
viewtopic.php?t=6383
Do you have a VP? What is it reading on the EVC? VP reports degrees and the Garmin reports %. Straight down VP is 0 degrees which corresponds to about 14% on the Garmin. +30 degrees = 100%, -7 degrees (?) = 0%
The EVC show 1 degree and Garmin is at 17-18%. I can't get the trim to go below 1 or 0 on the EVC.
Re: Latest SW for Garmin 742 Plus.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:17 pm
by stifflkd
I don't think its the SW. Looks like the Garmin is following the EVC. But I would agree, the trim all the way down should read around -5 degrees +/-
Re: Latest SW for Garmin 742 Plus.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:46 pm
by VTENGR
stifflkd wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:17 pm
I don't think its the SW. Looks like the Garmin is following the EVC. But I would agree, the trim all the way down should read around -5 degrees +/-
Makes sense. If the range for a twin prop is from -5 degree to 30 degree, than 18% of that range is about 1.3 degrees. So it sounds like I have an issue with power trim assist or just the trim in general.
Re: Latest SW for Garmin 742 Plus.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:51 pm
by dsthomas
On the new R series boats, does anyone know where the SD Card goes. The even series there is the little door in the front. I don't see anything like that on my R8...
Re: Latest SW for Garmin 742 Plus.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:53 pm
by VTENGR
dsthomas wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:51 pm
On the new R series boats, does anyone know where the SD Card goes. The even series there is the little door in the front. I don't see anything like that on my R8...
The 86xx series that we have in the R4/6/8 come with an SD card already installed. The slot is on the rear of the unit.