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04-22-2004, 12:21 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Topeka, KS USA
Posts: 334
98 Fountain 38 Feva'
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Garmin 176c
Anyone have a 176c? If so, is it wired to the electrical or do you use a ciggy adapter or batteries? Where is it mounted? Do you have pictures? If so, will you post them? Thoughts?
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04-22-2004, 12:28 PM
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Charter Member #655
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Holland, Michigan
Posts: 4,940
1993 Sonic 31ss
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I want a 182C but cant find the scratch right now.....motors come first! 
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04-22-2004, 02:44 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Cow Hampshire
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I have been eyeballing that unit for quite a while. I was going to break down and probably buy it this season, but now they have just released the 276!   It's basically an updated 176 with a better screen, supports external NMEA sources for water depth, water temperature, and water speed, and has a built-in basemap and auto routing to provide you with turn-by-turn directions when on land.
Check it out:
http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap276c/
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04-22-2004, 03:07 PM
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Location: Topeka, KS USA
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98 Fountain 38 Feva'
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I know . . . newer = mo' better. However, the 176c seems like a bargain with the rebate and all.
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04-22-2004, 04:58 PM
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Location: Lebanon, Pa.
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2003 292 Fastech Formula
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I have the 176c mounted on my dash just to the left of my compass, but not too close as to affect it. It's not hard wired, uses the cig outlet. I'd post a pic, but don't know how, sorry. Oh, I have the 292.
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04-22-2004, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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2008 Donzi 22 Classic
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I just bought a 176C for my 292 last week, but have not mounted it yet. I'm going through the same thing trying to determine where to put it. I may move the depth gauge down near the trim switch and install the 176C, in it's place, on the right side of the instrument panel.
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04-23-2004, 09:26 AM
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Location: Topeka, KS USA
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98 Fountain 38 Feva'
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first.offshore- I would like to see some pics of that install.
live wire II- I take it you screwed it into the dash? Any issues (like cracking, etc.?)
I am going to "hard-wire" whatever I get. I would love to flush mount a 182c, but I don't believe I have the room.
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04-23-2004, 04:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Lebanon, Pa.
Posts: 78
2003 292 Fastech Formula
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No problems. Just pre drill for the small screws. Small holes should be easy to patch if, and when i remove it. Maybe I'll try to past a pic.
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04-24-2004, 09:16 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: LBI,NJ
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86 donzi minx, 82 Donzi Hornet II
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I had a new panel made removed the speedo and put the 182 in my 292.Now have the 176 in my 353 no pic yet.
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04-24-2004, 08:02 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 11
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I think I am going to get a 176c and I noticed in one of the catologs a bean bag mount so you don't have to drill. I think right now it is a good deal for the money. I am goin to try the bean bag mount, I think it will work good for the harbors and it will be easily removable for go fast applications. It is also blue chart compatible from what I have read, buy a Garmin chip ( about 150 dollars) and you have a chart plotter?
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