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buck183 05-05-2003 09:10 PM

What's this GPS worth?
 
I'm an idiot when it comes to GPS. Never owned or operated one in my life. Would like to have something for the boat mainly. What is this one worth? Will it be ok for the boat? What else will I need to buy?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=34289

Or would this one be a better deal for me?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=34289

Thanks all.

Buck

PhantomChaos 05-05-2003 09:35 PM

They both have small screens, and are geared for streets, not boating. You need a bigger display when boating.

thespy 05-05-2003 10:14 PM

Garmin 182s, better than homemade soup.

US1 Fountain 05-05-2003 10:31 PM

I started out with the GPS III+
It did everything I needed, both on land and water. Great because of the small size, especialy if room is of conscern or more of a toy. :)
But as Nort said, small screen. Makes it harder to navigate.

I now have the 162. 20x better. Love it.

wwwTOPDJcom 05-05-2003 10:38 PM

I have the V and love it but a bigger screen is still a better option

Clay Washington 05-05-2003 11:50 PM

A GPS is worthless! I like my speedo MUCH better! :D

buck183 05-06-2003 12:11 AM

K...advice taken. I'll keep looking elsewhere.

Thanks all for the input!

Buck

PhantomChaos 05-06-2003 12:35 AM


Originally posted by Clay Washington
A GPS is worthless! I like my speedo MUCH better! :D

It's one of those items that if you take it off, your boat wil go much faster!!! :D

Payton 05-06-2003 07:10 AM

At the very minimum, In my opinion, don't get less than the Garmin 176 or 176c Chatplotter. There is a bigger screen and a lot more features. The 182 is even better.

Padraig 05-06-2003 07:46 AM

I have been very pleased with my Garmin 182 and with the Blue Chart maps.


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