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chadman99 03-21-2009 02:04 PM

Gps ? Which One ?
 
i never had a GPS and looking to buy one for the upcoming season , i boat on the hudson and mainly want one for a speedometer just wondering what to look for thanks...

Elite Marine 03-21-2009 02:28 PM

If you arent looking for chartplotter then how about simply a GPS Speedo?

If thats what you decide, let me know and I'll make sure you get the best price.

[email protected]

Kirk

johnny b good 03-21-2009 04:51 PM

Are you looking for a hand held G.P.S. or something larger? Either way I would say Garmin is a very good choice because they are very user friendly. If you get one make sure the screen is viewable in direct sun light. The new Garmins are.

rchevelle71 03-22-2009 12:52 AM

West marine has the Garmin 478, which doubles as an automotive unit, and comes preloaded with software on sale for $599

stevekyp 03-22-2009 08:09 AM

Get a garmin.:ernaehrung004:

4mulafastech 03-22-2009 10:32 AM

Ditto on the Garmin. Got the GPSMAP 378 and it is easy to see the screen in the sun.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/f...?highlight=gps

rchevelle71 03-22-2009 06:11 PM


Originally Posted by 4mulafastech (Post 2826495)
Ditto on the Garmin. Got the GPSMAP 378 and it is easy to see the screen in the sun.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/f...?highlight=gps

378 and 478 are the same unit, except 378's software is for inland lakes, and 478 is coastal

Pismo10 03-23-2009 11:47 AM

I would not recommend a Garmin. I have had 4 and 3 died within a year of new. They are too expensive to be throw aways. Garmin is happy to fix them for about the retail price of a new one. Look elsewhere.

tangent70 03-23-2009 12:09 PM

Get a garmin. I've had 6 and all performed well.

ciaoderhead 03-23-2009 12:38 PM


Originally Posted by tangent70 (Post 2827179)
Get a garmin. I've had 6 and all performed well.


Garmin is the way to go. I've had a bunch, handhelds, pedastal mounts to in dash, marine and automotive and all performed flawlessly.....:cool:


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