Need GPS advice

I started out with a hand held but after one trip out in the ocean in rough water it was a real strain to see the display when it was cover with water along with my glasses.

I since have gotten a 5 inch display that is much easier to see when I need it.
 
I started out with a hand held but after one trip out in the ocean in rough water it was a real strain to see the display when it was cover with water along with my glasses.

I since have gotten a 5 inch display that is much easier to see when I need it.
 
Old Blind guys ;) ;D

There some nice deals on ebay right now if you watch you should get somethingn cheap!!

I got my fish finder on there for less the $100 and its perfect!
 
Old Blind guys ;) ;D

There some nice deals on ebay right now if you watch you should get somethingn cheap!!

I got my fish finder on there for less the $100 and its perfect!
 
Shicks,

That's the unit I just ordered from Cabelas, it was on sale for $199.99 which was fine with me. :D As mentioned, I do plan on upgrading next year before the start of the season rolls around. I have been looking and reading up on the Garmin 178 C Chartplotter/GPS fishfinder combo. Someone suggested that particular unit and said nothing but great things about it. Anyway for this year/season I will be using the Garmin 76 Pro Kit.

Thanks again guys for all your valuable insight and knowledge. I just love this website! :)
 
Shicks,

That's the unit I just ordered from Cabelas, it was on sale for $199.99 which was fine with me. :D As mentioned, I do plan on upgrading next year before the start of the season rolls around. I have been looking and reading up on the Garmin 178 C Chartplotter/GPS fishfinder combo. Someone suggested that particular unit and said nothing but great things about it. Anyway for this year/season I will be using the Garmin 76 Pro Kit.

Thanks again guys for all your valuable insight and knowledge. I just love this website! :)
 
You get that 76 and you'll be able to find anyplace ya wanna go ;) ... is there a "hard-wire" option w/that? ... that unit is not a "battery-burner" so don't think I'm implying that it is, but any device that critical to gettin' home, you should have some spare batteries onboard ALWAYS ;) ... and keep an eye on the spares from time to time :D ...
 
You get that 76 and you'll be able to find anyplace ya wanna go ;) ... is there a "hard-wire" option w/that? ... that unit is not a "battery-burner" so don't think I'm implying that it is, but any device that critical to gettin' home, you should have some spare batteries onboard ALWAYS ;) ... and keep an eye on the spares from time to time :D ...
 
Yes indeed the kit does have the 12 volt lighter adapter. I also plan on having some "spare" batteries onboard in my stow-away kit, just in case... ;)
 
Yes indeed the kit does have the 12 volt lighter adapter. I also plan on having some "spare" batteries onboard in my stow-away kit, just in case... ;)
 
Do tourself a favor and run the lighter to a permanent supply. Cut off the end and wire it. The cig socket always rust and never last long to me.

With that said I ran several Magellan handhelds for years and they are just as acurate as the big boys. I fished inshore/offshore, everything. I never liked the tiny screens and hard to reach buttons on the Etrex. :-/
 
Do tourself a favor and run the lighter to a permanent supply. Cut off the end and wire it. The cig socket always rust and never last long to me.

With that said I ran several Magellan handhelds for years and they are just as acurate as the big boys. I fished inshore/offshore, everything. I never liked the tiny screens and hard to reach buttons on the Etrex. :-/
 
I have a 172c and love it.  You can get one on eBay for $320 shipped but you still need the BlueChart card for it which will set you back another $100+ so I guess that's out of your range for now.  

The black and white 172 is about $60 cheaper but I recommend going with a color unit because its easier to distinguish between marsh, water, and hard land.  

So $375 (including shipping)  is the best I found for you in Garmin fixed mount.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GARM...006QQitemZ160126538693QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
One thing I like about the 172, its fairly compact so it doesn't take up much dash space while the display is plenty big.  Some of the newer ones lik the 198 and so on are larger while not really having a bigger display?  I don't really understand why someone would pay more for a larger unit that doesn't really have a LARGER display?   ::)
 
I have a 172c and love it.  You can get one on eBay for $320 shipped but you still need the BlueChart card for it which will set you back another $100+ so I guess that's out of your range for now.  

The black and white 172 is about $60 cheaper but I recommend going with a color unit because its easier to distinguish between marsh, water, and hard land.  

So $375 (including shipping)  is the best I found for you in Garmin fixed mount.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GARM...006QQitemZ160126538693QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
One thing I like about the 172, its fairly compact so it doesn't take up much dash space while the display is plenty big.  Some of the newer ones lik the 198 and so on are larger while not really having a bigger display?  I don't really understand why someone would pay more for a larger unit that doesn't really have a LARGER display?   ::)
 
i'm partial to lowrance myself. but, most any of the newer units are good quality. as far as a handheld goes, you can pick up a lowrance with a decent size screen, that is waterproof and floats, for around $100 or so at walmart. another 15 bucks for a mount and ur done. good luck.
 
i'm partial to lowrance myself. but, most any of the newer units are good quality. as far as a handheld goes, you can pick up a lowrance with a decent size screen, that is waterproof and floats, for around $100 or so at walmart. another 15 bucks for a mount and ur done. good luck.
 
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