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Importing GPX File into a Garmin GPS 5212
geoffschultz at 5:24am 04.08.23
I can point you to a file converter and describe the steps involveI can point you to a file conver
Importing GPX File into a Garmin GPS 5212
geoffschultz at 5:18am 04.08.23
I wish that were the case. Yes, it has an SD slot, but I have not been able to find any method to
New furling genoa for a 76 30ft Catalina
Hayden Watson at 4:59am 04.08.23
Cheers Hollyberry. I`m watching a lot of popeye videos to get the lingo correct.;) It's not a sta
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FBD at 4:55am 04.08.23
The operative word is "could." ;) Oh my gosh that is awesome. Maybe it is the membrane but what
Schenker Zen 30 watermakee
dlochner at 4:52am 04.08.23
That is a good question. They said the membrane could last up to seven years. It has about 100 hour
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FBD at 4:49am 04.08.23
How are the membranes. If they have become clogged, the output would be reduced. That is a good qu
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dlochner at 4:45am 04.08.23
How are the membranes. If they have become clogged, the output would be reduced.
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FBD at 4:28am 04.08.23
4 months old. Isn't there a warranty? gary Yes, but they are far away and slow in any real help.
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garymalmgren at 4:18am 04.08.23
4 months old. Isn't there a warranty? gary
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And this guy is telling you to eliminate that fastener/anode/part electrical connection. I love ta
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Project_Mayhem at 9:40pm 04.07.23
I did this for a summer. The boat was 1.5-4 hours away depending on traffic. I put 20k miles on my c
Importing GPX File into a Garmin GPS 5212
Rich Stidger at 9:14pm 04.07.23
I wish that were the case. I'm with @TimFromLI , according to the Garmin manual for the 5212, ther

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