Transfer waypoints from Gramin to Furuno

[808Bttmfsher]

Hello,

I'm looking for help on how to transfer waypoints on a Garmin to a Furuno TZT3. I've pulled up a waypoint on the Garmin and manually input the lat/long numbers? into the TZT3. When looked at on the TZT3 chart the transferred spot is located miles away. I get the impression that they are reading lat/long in different ways. Is there a conversion to get the Furuno to read the Garmin numbers.

I prefer to do the transfer manually as it will help me clean up the waypoint list and use better names. I have hundreds of marks, but when looked at closely the same spots have been marked many times (fish were really biting well). Any help would be appreciated.

 

[snappermiles]

download your way points onto a usb using gpx format then use the usb to upload them onto your furuno
Here's a breakdown of the process:
1. Exporting Data from Garmin:

• Using Garmin Connect:
  • Sign in to your Garmin Connect account.
    
    
  • Navigate to the activity or data you want to export (e.g., Activities, Courses, etc.).
    
    
  • Select the specific item (activity, course, etc.).
    
    
  • Look for a settings or export option (usually a gear icon) and select it.
    
    
  • Choose the GPX format (or other compatible format if available) and download the file to your computer.
    
  • Open the Garmin Explore app.
    
    
  • Navigate to the saved data you want to export (e.g., Saved > Courses, Tracks, Routes, etc.).
    
    
  • Select the data and then choose the share option.
    
    
  • Select the GPX format and choose your preferred method for saving or sharing (email, etc.).
    

2. Importing Data into Furuno:

• Using an SD Card:
  • Check your Furuno chartplotter's manual for supported data formats and SD card requirements.
  • Transfer the GPX file (or other compatible file) to an SD card.
  • Insert the SD card into your Furuno unit.
  • Navigate to the import or data transfer section of your Furuno's menu.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to import the data from the SD card.
  • For older models, you might need a serial NMEA 0183 connection between your computer and the Furuno chartplotter.
  • You'll likely need specialized software like GPSU (GPS Utilities) to facilitate the data transfer.
  • Refer to your Furuno chartplotter's manual and the software documentation for detailed instructions.
    

 

[Calico Jack]

Here's a video that should help you: