Bizer's Garmin data NOW works on the new chartplotters that accept BlueChart maps.  This includes the 42x, 43x, 44x, 52x, 53x, and 54x series.  We have limited experience with BlueChart_G2 devices, but our product is guaranteed to work on your device or your money will be refunded.  See the bottom of this page for samples of Bizer's map on Bizer's Garmin 276C. 

Bizer's Garmin data will NOT work on

• old chartplotters that accept micro-G charts (We believe Garmin stopped making these in 2002). 
• Garmin NuVi models 1300 and 1400 series.  On these models, the shoals show up in the correct place; However, some buoys do not show up; boating routes are not visible.

We are now calling Bizer's 4th version of Garmin/Winnipesaukee, D4 (downloadable), G4 (Garmin DataCards), and S4 (on SD/MicroSD cards).

UPDATE APRIL, 2011: Bizer announces the availability of the fourth version of Winnipesaukee for Garmin.  This includes changes that were encountered during our annual survey of Lake Winnipesaukee in September, 2010.  If you purchased Bizer's 2010 version, you may upgrade for $28.  If you purchased a Bizer Garmin edition prior to 2010, you may upgrade to Version four for $48. 

Version 4 is available in three different formats (D4, G4, & S4). 

• It is available for download to your Garmin.  Version D4 is $110.  Your Garmin must have memory or a Garmin DataCard, an SD card, or a MicroSD chip to receive the data.  Note: Use this for NuVis (other than 13xx/14xx). 
• If your Garmin uses a Garmin DataCard and you do not have a blank DataCard, we have version G4 pre-loaded onto a Garmin DataCards for $148. 
• If your Garmin uses an SD cards or MicroSD card and you do not have a blank SD/MicroSD card, we have version S4 pre-loaded onto a SD/MicroSD card with Version S4 for $124.  NOTE:If you have a Garmin NuVi that accepts SD cards, see the special note for NvVi users below. 

To purchase the download version, please download winni-d4.doc (for version D4). Complete and mail the form.  In about 10 days you will receive winnigd4.zip via email.  To see if your Garmin is compatible, please download Bizer's test file, 3islands.zip, below.  Memory needed: Both versions require less than two megabytes of storage.  The smallest Garmin DataCard (sixteen megabytes) should be adequate. 

To purchase Winnipesaukee pre-loaded onto a Garmin SD/Micro_SD card for use with BlueChart_G2 Garmin devices, please download winni-s4.doc. Complete and mail the form.  In about 10 days you will receive your Garmin SD/Micro_SD card in the mail.  (NB: Do not use this for NuVi.  See Below.)

To purchase Winnipesaukee pre-loaded onto a Garmin DataCard, or pre-loaded onto a SD/MicroSD card please download winni-s4.doc (for version S4). Complete and mail the form.  In about 10 days you will receive your Garmin DataCard in the mail.  (NB: Do not use this for NuVi.)

So far, Garmin users have been able to successfully download or load 3islands.zip into all Garmin GPS less than five years old. 

Special notes for NuVi users. 
Although NuVis are primarily an automobile navigation aid, Bizer has been able to load its data onto its own NuVi.  Users have reported success on many different NuVis.  However, on two models, 1390T and 1450T, users have reported problems.  While the shoals are visible on these models, the boating routes are not visible and some of the buoys are not shown.  Prior to purchasing version D4 for your NuVi, Bizer suggests

• You read our NuVi documentation on loading a NuVi at garmnuvi.doc. 
• You download and install Bizer's test file at 3islands.zip. 

• 15-FEB-07 - Many (but not all) buoys in the vicinity of Long/Bear/Cow Islands have been added to 3islands.zip.  Click on the link to download the new 3islands.zip to your own Garmin GPS.
• 21-Jun-07 - Check the Garmin website for firmware updates.  Bizer received the following from a customer: "Everyone should always make sure their Garmin firmware is updated.  When I first loaded the maps, the buoy colors were off.  The blacks were black, but the reds were dark blue.  So it was very difficult to differentiate.  I spent a half hour digging through menu settings, and finally tried a firmware update which fixed it.  (I found references to 'buoy color' in several Garmin firmware release notes... so it sounds like they had a general problem.)"
• 20-Aug-07 - Some high-end Garmins (e.g. 378, 496) show the base map rather than the Bizer map.  On these devices, there is a map selection page in which the base map can be temporarily deactivated.  See the user's manual for your particular Garmin.
• 01-MAR-08 (list updated) - So far, Bizer's file has worked on every Garmin manufactured since 2002.  Users have reported success on the following Garmin GPS units: 60C, 60 CSx, 76S, 76CS, 76CSx, 78sc, 168, 172, 172C, 176, 176C, 178C, 276C, 296, 376C, 378, 421, 440, 441, 478, 492, 496, 498, 500 series, 640, 720, Street Pilot (C330, C340, C530, C550, & 660), Etrex Legend, iQue 3600, NuVi (200W, 250W, 260W, 265W, 350, 500, & 750) Quest, Street Pilot, V, Zumo 500. 
• 24-MAR-08 - A NuVi user reported that Bizer's buoys are not colored.  In looking at a NuVi product review, "NuVi is designed expressly for automobile use ...", so this may be a limitation.  NuVi loads differently than most Garmin devices.  If you have a NuVi or StreetPilot, please read garmnuvi.doc.
• 10-MAR-10 Price reductions for Garmin Data Cards and BlueChart SD cards.