Lowrance X-15

[fisher98]

Does anyone know what is the best plug and play chip that is available for the Lowrance X-15??? I imagine that since this is an older unit that the chip may be harder to find, if so where could i find it???

Thanks for the help!!

fisher98

[Northlander]

I found out last year after buying the Navionics Premium North Chip that it didnt work in my 15. I have the older great lakes chip and that works. The last years Lakemasters work good in the 15 and Im going to see if my new Lakemaster MN. Chip will work in it. Problem is all these new chips have way to much stuff on them for the 15 to handle. Im looking to upgrade my 15 to a new color unit for just this reason.

Problem is by the time I buy the new unit and install it newer chips will come out and they wont work in the new unit either. Electronics are almost are so quickly outdated is pathetic.

[LMITOUT]

LakeMaster works perfect and integrates flawlessly with the X-15. Had the first version of the LakeMaster MN chip for the past two seasons in my X-15 and then use the same chip in my H20 during the winter.

I picked up the revised and improved 2007 LakeMaster MN chip this winter as well but haven't loaded that into the X-15 yet.

[skyking]

if you go onto lowrance's HSOforum you can get free software updates that you can use to get your unit up to speed. I just bought a new LCX 17 around Xmas and it already had an update on 12/29. I went Best Buy and bought a SD card and was able to download from the computer onto the card and then place it in my unit and it will automatically read that card and update all the software. I also did this with my original I-finder and now that will play the lakemaster chip as it originally would not. Just my .02 on saving some cash.

[bluebill]

what am i doing wrong i cant get the 06 LM chip to work in my x 15 did the up grade to 3.1 i think the chip is bad or my settings any help would be great thank you

[WaveWacker]

I believe that there may be an upgrade above 3.1 (check Lowrance web site). My dad did have a faulty chip when he first purchased his from Lakemaster. Give them a call and run through what your doing. They have great customer service.

[LMITOUT]

3.7 is out now for the X-15. My unit is out of the boat for the winter or otherwise I'd check to see what version I have that's worked with the older LakeMaster.

[bluebill]

thanks for the help

[JohnMickish]

My version 3.1 works with the 06' chip. Thorne Bros made it work for me for the price of the chip.

[fisher98]

Awesome advise guys...I have my batteries out of my boat, and my X-15 is in storage in my house, so I will have to wait until it warms up a bit and I can get my batteries back in the boat to make my upgrades.....

Has anyone tried the 07 chip with the X-15 yet???

Thanks guys!!!

fisher98

[TN_RiverRat]

You need the Hotmaps "Classic " Series from Navionics. It is now a non-stock item and must be custom ordered. You can call them and get the name of a dealer to order one for you. I miss the St Croix

[bluebill]

all your help is great thank you i will let you know if i get it running heading to millacs tue day trip

[fisher98]

I went to Cabelas this past weekend and they had the 06 LakeMaster chip on sale for $70, but I decided to pick up the 07 version for $100. It had more lakes on it, plus some Wisconsin lakes as well. I can't wait to try it out!!!

fisher98

[bluebill]

i went and got a new 06 chip today this one works thank you all for the help heading to millacs mon. morning