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sommerfliesby 12-26-2005 06:48 PM

Some GPS suggestions...?
 
Looking to buy a GPS in the next couple weeks, what have you got, what should I be looking for....?

I'm not looking to break the bank here, just something basic, easy to operate, and easy to see at speed.

Any suggestions would be helpful, I'm starting at ground zero here. Thanks in advance, may the summer come quickly!

plumbers crack 12-26-2005 07:34 PM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
I have a norstar 952 works awesome paid about $3,000.00
The garmin 172 on my formula works ok$600.00 but is much smaller screen wise,it works really good for the price!!I believe they make a 178 which also has a color sounder and split screen for around $700.00?At least you can view bottom contours and get accurate depth recordings.Those cheap ass depth finders all say the same thing 11.5 feet even though its 2 feet.

Ted G 12-26-2005 07:39 PM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
Look at the Garmin 182c or the new 192c the color screen is easy to read even in direct sunlight and it has all kinds of great stuff it will tell you. The 192 has the database built in so you don't need to buy cartridges-great if you travel with the boat.

Steve Zuckerman 12-26-2005 09:40 PM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
check out www.thegpsstore.com I bought my 172C Garmin from them. Good price, nice unit.
Steve

270Laser 12-26-2005 10:58 PM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
My wife just bought me a Garmin 192C for Christmas. :evilb: I was pretty impress she picked it out herself. I didn't even know she was getting me one. I'll give you a review after I use it this week in Miami.
My current Garmin is 7 years old and still works great. It is not color and has no light. Which was pretty useless at night when you need it the most! I used my cell phone light at night to see it. :cool:

my32dominator 12-27-2005 02:53 AM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
I also have a Garmin 172C with external ant. and like it alot.

itilldo 12-27-2005 04:58 AM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
270 Laser,

I'm in the market for a system as well. I like the idea of the 182 or 192 because you can also set it up in your vehical as well. I'd also like to hear what you think.

offthefront 12-27-2005 04:59 AM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
Garmin 276 ..

scottc 12-27-2005 05:16 AM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
One word...............Garmin. The 182c has been replaced with the 192c. Both great units. Most any Garmin product is a good choise. Thats all I have ever owned.

docmanrich37 12-27-2005 06:18 AM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
Looking too upgrade my 152.Looking at the 172c and the 192c and the only diff is the 192c is loaded with the charts i need but i bought the charts to load on a disc.Will the disc work on the 172c?The price is over $300 for what i already have on my other one.Am i missing something in the 192c that i don't see for the extra money?Thanks Rich

TSPM 12-27-2005 09:48 AM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
We have installed several Garmin 182 C units and the clients love them. Easy to use NO ISSUES. We have done a few of the 192 C units as well. Both are outstanding performers for a fair price. The screens are large with very good resolution both day and night.

Stormrider 12-27-2005 09:52 AM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
sommer, are you looking for a built in unit?
How much space on your dash can u afford?
I had a garmin 276c. It had the features of the bigger ones, but in a smaller, portable package. Needed no wiring.

Tricky919 12-27-2005 09:58 AM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
I have the Garmin 182c, works great....

Wobble 12-27-2005 09:59 AM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
Don't forget with Garmin (and some others) that you will have to buy software or a "Blue Chart" in order to get marine mapping showing channel markers and all the stuff that you would see on a chart. I have the Garmin 176C works well except that it only has two brightness levels, both of which are too bright for night. (this is my main complaint) the other is that some of the updates that they periodically offer on their website will erase all of your saved data :( So if you want to back it up to your PC then that is more $ also.

Besides that, it has worked flawlessly for four years. They generally have way more options and settings than you will ever use. So be careful how many you change at any given time.

Scott 12-27-2005 10:12 AM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
Add the Navman as one of your choices!
They offer a lot of extra's plus the display is the best I've seen in bright sunlight and can be dimmed at night.
They even have a flowscan type fuel monitoring system built in but not for higher horsepower setups (unless they changed it) They also offer nice software that allows you to set up routes and way-points with your laptop like I should be doing now on the off season :rolleyes:

Navman

fund razor 12-27-2005 11:58 AM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
I have heard good things about the navman.

I have the Garmin 182C (internal) though... and it works great.
Used it for two seasons. Have no complaints. No problems.
Day or night I can see it fine.

sommerfliesby 12-27-2005 02:14 PM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
Thanks for the info, guys. I've got quite a bit of space to mount it behind the windscreen on my Fountain, and I'll be using it for the most part on Lake Michigan and LOTO. The key will probably be night use like someone else said...we about popped our eyeballz out searching for the opening in the breakwall that surrounds our harbor after the Chicago fireworks July 3rd. Fortunately, I just found a fast set of nav-lights to follow, boardmember Candyman, and his GPS screen is just about visible from 100 feet behind!

270Laser 12-27-2005 07:27 PM

Re: Some GPS suggestions...?
 
I use my 192 C for the first time today worked awesome. The software is built in on the 192c. West Marine and Boaters World have them for $699.


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