GPS Recommendations?
05-20-2005, 11:34 AM
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GPS Recommendations?
I'm putting a few toys on my 42 Lightning and I want to set her up with a nice GPS.
The removable panel Fountain gives is so skinny (vertically) that I don't think I can find a screen small enough to fit. I hesitate to put in a bracket mount with the concern that it will try to bounce all over the place in rough water.... although the built in antenna would be a big plus.
Do you guys use bracket mounts?
Thanks for the input.
The removable panel Fountain gives is so skinny (vertically) that I don't think I can find a screen small enough to fit. I hesitate to put in a bracket mount with the concern that it will try to bounce all over the place in rough water.... although the built in antenna would be a big plus.
Do you guys use bracket mounts?
Thanks for the input.
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05-20-2005, 11:42 AM
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Re: GPS Recommendations?
Navman 5500I best deal around I bought mine from Brokenlegdave with the rebate its about $300 for a color plotter and yes i use the bracket.
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05-20-2005, 12:57 PM
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Re: GPS Recommendations?
Originally Posted by dyno
Navman 5500I best deal around I bought mine from Brokenlegdave with the rebate its about $300 for a color plotter and yes i use the bracket.
05-20-2005, 01:44 PM
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Re: GPS Recommendations?
I was limited on space and went with the lowrance m68c which is a combo gps/depth sounder and very compact. Can mount on top of dash or in dash flush mount. Pretty neat setup if you don't have a lot of room..... I have it on top of the dash with velcro right now and am planning on flush mounting it when I redo the dash next winter. You can get the cutout template from their website and they have a gasket you can buy if you flush mount it.
Good luck!!!
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Re: GPS Recommendations?
Originally Posted by dyno
Navman 5500I best deal around I bought mine from Brokenlegdave with the rebate its about $300 for a color plotter and yes i use the bracket.
How does this compare to the Garman 182c?
