Bizer's GPS Page

Information about electronic formats of Bizer's data of Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam

Updated 28-May-07

 


Electronic Charts For Your GPS and/or PC are NOW available.

Bizer has entered into agreements to have its map available electronically

If you have a chart-plotter that accepts C-MAP cartridges, you're in luck.  C-MAP cartridges of Winnipesaukee are NOW available.  With a C-MAP cartridge in your GPS, you'll be able to cruise around Lake Winnipesaukee (and Lake Winnisquam, too) and visually see your location at all time.  For a list of chart-plotters that accept C-MAP cartridges, go to www.c-map.com  The NT+ version of C-Map's cartridge is $114 plus shipping (product code WWCM).  The MAX version of C-Map's cartridge is $149 plus shipping (product code WWCX).  The MAX cartridge contains other northeast US lakes.  See www.c-map.com for a list of lakes on the MAX cartridge.

Please note: Unfortunately, C-Map cartridges will not work in a Garmin GPS.  See the next item, Files for your Garmin GPS.


BIZER'S Downloadable file for your Garmin GPS

After hundreds of requests from Garmin users, Bizer has started development on a file that can be loaded into a Garmin GPS.  For 2008, Bizer is releasing version G2 of this product.  This product has limitations.  It does not have as much information as the C-Map chip of Winnipesaukee.  However, it the best available product for a Garmin GPS.  It has the shoreline, islands, buoys, rocks, and some of the boating routes depicted.  For a complete description go to http://www.bizer.com/garmin.  This product is available for download (via email). If you prefer, Bizer will deliver this product on a SD/MicroSD chip or on a 16-mb Garmin DataCard.


BIZER'S Waypoint File is now Available For Download

WHAT DO I GET?: The waypoint file as printed on the back of Bizer's map in electronic format available to download to your GPS receiver.  Yes, this is the same waypoint file that you can enter into your GPS for free.  Bizer saves you the time for entering all those waypoints.  This package is a ZIP file that comes with a product called EasyGPSEasyGPS is a convenient way to manage waypoints and routes in your GPS.

WHAT GPSs CAN I USE?  Garmin, Lowrance, or Magellan GPS that you can link to your home computer.

WHAT DOES IT COST?:  $29.00 - No shipping charges apply to this item as it is shipped to you via email.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?  This product is for your own personal use.  This software package and the waypoints are not to be given to others outside of your immediate family.  This took many hours to assemble.  Please respect our many hours of labor.

HOW DO I GET IT?: Send a check for $29.00 to Bizer; 20 Sherburn Circle; Weston, MA 02493.  Please provide your email address and the waypoint file will be sent as soon as your check arrives.  If you prefer to pay by credit card, our distributor, American Heritage Laminating of Meredith will take your order at www.ahlc.com/prod01.htm

WHEN DO I GET IT?: We will try to email your waypoint file within two business days.  We will not deposit your check or charge your credit card until shipping your order.


Do you want maps and software for your PC?

For planning on your PC, MAPTECH is putting together a package of maps of Lake Winnipesaukee (including Winnisquam) that you can display on your PC.  Naturally, Bizer's map is one of the maps you can display.  Also available are topographic maps and high-altitude photographs of the area.  Available NOW -   Price:  $79.95 plus shipping (see below to order) - Product code WWMT


Do you have map software for your PC?

 

If you have your own mapping software (such as Fugawi or Oziexplorer) and you want an electronic version of Bizer's chart, well lookee here.  Bizer also offer's it's map of Winnipesaukee electronically, on a CD for your own personal use.  The CD has Bizer's most recent chart in several formats:

·         In BMP format at 96 bits per inch and 254 bits per inch

·         In TIF format at 96 and 254 BPI

·         In JPG format at 96 BPI

·         In GIF format at 96 BPI

·         In PostScript format

·         If you need another format PLEASE ASK and we'll try to accommodate you.

This even contains all the corrections on Bizer's sixth edition chart.  However, no software comes with Bizer's charts.  The cost is $49.50 plus shipping/handling charge (see below to order). - Product code WWCD


Ordering Bizer's charts in electronic format

The cost of each item is:  

·         $114.00 for NT+ C-MAP cartridge (WWCM) - (Available NOW)

·         $149.00 for MAX C-MAP cartridge (WWCX) - (Available NOW)

·         $75.00 for Bizer’s file for downloading to your Garmin GPS (See Bizer’s Garmin page, http://www.bizer.com/garmin)

·         $79.95 for Maptech chart kit (WWMT) - (Available NOW)

·         $49.50 for Bizer's chart on a CD (WWCD) - (Available NOW)

·         $28.75 for Bizer’s chart in PDF format (No delivery charge as this 2.1 mb file is emailed to you  - Product Code WWPD

·         $29.00 for Bizer's waypoint file (No shipping charges as this item is E-mailed)

And add Shipping/Handling charges are

·         $4.80 for standard delivery (4-7 days)

·         $7.80 for Priority Mail delivery (2-3 days)

Mail a check to Bizer; 20 Sherburn Circle; Weston, MA 02493.   Massachusetts' residents, add sales tax.  We will ship the merchandise when you tell us the check has been put in the mailbox.  Or call us - 888-345-5994 we can accommodate your needs.

 CREDIT CARD ORDERS: Contact Bizer's distributor: American Heritage Laminating of Meredith, NH.  Go to www.ahlc.com, or give them a call at 888-744-9446 (ask for Tom).