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02-26-2013, 10:08 AM
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Hey guys...I have 33' Outlaw and would like to get an easy to use, reliable inexpensive GPS for the boat. I have been looking at the Garmin GPS 640 and the GPS Map 700 series. Not sure what I need. Most of my boating is freshwater and never had the need for a GPS. I am going to the Tickfaw 200 this year and thinking I will need a GPS. I am not apposed to getting a small hand held gps, just don't want to throw away money. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
02-26-2013, 10:14 AM
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I was looking at this last night for my WaveRunner. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...9#.USzeyzD_l8E
02-26-2013, 10:49 AM
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Garmin by far is the easiest to use. Check out the Garmin MAP76 hand held. I believe they are under $200.00 new at West Marine. I had one and years ago and loved it.
02-26-2013, 11:57 AM
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Little touch screens suck on a boat in my opinion. Used one on a buddy's boat, or should I say tried to use it and it was horrible. Even in smooth water with minimal bouncing it was hard to control the movement.
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02-26-2013, 03:58 PM
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We just brought our Formula down to the Cape a few months ago and before we did I installed a Garmin 546s and it came pre-loaded with all the ICW maps, it's worked great for us, here's some pics of it.
02-26-2013, 04:11 PM
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I've been using this for about a year, and I really like it. Great app and I can stick the Ipad right on the dash and have a nice screen. Only issue is battery life on a long run, but that's easily fixed with a 12v plug.
02-26-2013, 05:02 PM
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Hey guys...I have 33' Outlaw and would like to get an easy to use, reliable inexpensive GPS for the boat. I have been looking at the Garmin GPS 640 and the GPS Map 700 series. Not sure what I need. Most of my boating is freshwater and never had the need for a GPS. I am going to the Tickfaw 200 this year and thinking I will need a GPS. I am not apposed to getting a small hand held gps, just don't want to throw away money. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
03-03-2013, 10:24 AM
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No one has a 640 that can give feedback? I was considering this also. Thought about it because I could take it from the boat to the bike and back. Anyone with any personal experience?
