Re: Garmin 172C gpsmap chartplotter
 

im pretty sure we have the 172....had it about a year..stil havent been able to hook it up yet thou..does anyone know where to get the template for mounting it flush in the fiberglass? we kinda lost ours :D thanks and sorry to hijack thread

Re: Garmin 172C gpsmap chartplotter
 

Hi ! I've had the 176c for about 4 years. like it, but should have bought the 182C.
One problem is you really can't follow it bouncing around going fast, so buy one with a bigger display.
Basically the Garmins are all similar , and you pay alot for a big display.
Has anyone tried interfacing a Garmin with lets say a Sony 19" lcd monitor, I've heard it can be done.
Garmin is D-Bomb ! BBB

Re: Garmin 172C gpsmap chartplotter
 

I have the Blue Chart data card for southwest Florida ..NEW never used if anyone is interested. Fits all Garmins

Re: Garmin 172C gpsmap chartplotter
 

I think the 178c has a depth sounder added which might be nice.

Re: Garmin 172C gpsmap chartplotter
 

I have been thinking about upgradubg my 276c to this one I know its prelaoded does this mean all the charts are unlocked and how do you upgrade the charts when they are avaiable?
I am going to put it where the compass is now.
I always carry a spare compass anyway.

Re: Garmin 172C gpsmap chartplotter
 

All the Coastal & Great lakes charts are loaded & unlocked. It will also
accept the data cards. I dont know about upgrading in the
future

Re: Garmin 172C gpsmap chartplotter
 

great unit I have installed many of them...only draw back is that it doesnt use the c chip you have to buy garmins chip/data card

Re: Garmin 172C gpsmap chartplotter
 

I like mine

Re: Garmin 172C gpsmap chartplotter
 

I've had a few Garmins over the years and no complaints. The one I liked best was the 2006C in my old boat. I just purchased this one; http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap376c/

Re: Garmin 172C gpsmap chartplotter
 

Birdog, how much for the chip?