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Recommend a good GPS
- Thread starter Rick D
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Most all Garmin units work well.
You can find units for around $500 on Boatfix.
http://www.boatfix.com/shop4/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=11211
You can find units for around $500 on Boatfix.
http://www.boatfix.com/shop4/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=11211
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Garmin wrote the book on consumer level GPS units so I guess that's a good place to start.
I have a Standard Horizon unit that works just, barely OK. Mine has an external GPS antenna, and I'd recommend an external antenna for any GPS installation except the smallest boats.
I'd never recommend Standard Horizon, but others many have better experience with them.
Once you buy the GPS that suits you, pay attention to all those little wires hanging out of the back. Two of them can connect to your VHF radio and once connected (if you have an MMSI number) can signal your position automatically if you get into trouble.
Whatever brand you buy, good luck.
Bill
I have a Standard Horizon unit that works just, barely OK. Mine has an external GPS antenna, and I'd recommend an external antenna for any GPS installation except the smallest boats.
I'd never recommend Standard Horizon, but others many have better experience with them.
Once you buy the GPS that suits you, pay attention to all those little wires hanging out of the back. Two of them can connect to your VHF radio and once connected (if you have an MMSI number) can signal your position automatically if you get into trouble.
Whatever brand you buy, good luck.
Bill
I agree with Bob, I purchased a Standard Horizon 300CPI for my sons boat and I have been completely satisfied with the unit and its performance. I have owned Garmin and Northstar and find this unit able to meet all of my demands.
While I have a Standard Horizon radio I'm happy with, My plotter is a Lowrance. The Lowrance line has a lot of value, including connectability. At BoatFix:
http://www.boatfix.com/shop4/store/listItems.asp?strSearch=lowrance+plotter
Fred
http://www.boatfix.com/shop4/store/listItems.asp?strSearch=lowrance+plotter
Fred
Lotta bang for the buck with Lowrance. A local installer is pleased with the improvements in the units and their reliability over the last few years. My SH CP150 works fine. Their support is great.
If I can offer one piece of advice, get the biggest screen you can fit/afford.
If I can offer one piece of advice, get the biggest screen you can fit/afford.