rtd

What is the best affordable GPS (fixed) for the great lakes. My boat is a Regal Express.
Is your suggestion water proof and is the display large.?

Tks for your suggestions

ThisIsLivin

Garmin units on sale are a really good deal. The 6x and 7x series are great for the Great Lakes and decently priced. They also integrate with a newer VHF with DSC which is a good safety feature.

rtd

Thank you, do you sell the 6 or 7?

ThisIsLivin

No I don't, I was considering an upgrade and saw some of the sale prices at West Marine and saw that the new models are cheaper than my old 546S was.

rtd

Appreciate your time and suggestions.
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Dave M

I have a Garmin 741xs. I like it, but I wish I went bigger. I have the NMEA 2K gateway too, so I can display my engine info on the GPS too. I guess most are touch screen now, but that can be a challenge when the water is rough.

ThisIsLivin

Garmin does make a few models that use buttons. I agree on the touch screen, works great at the dock but when flying across the lake at 60+ it's really hard to change screens with a touch screen display.

rtd

I purchased a new Garmin ECHOMAP 73sv with US LakeVu and GTS54UHD-TM Transducer from GPS City.
With shipping the complete system was under 700.00. Includes cable, brackets, and hardware.
Tks for your input.