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TTTH · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:21 am Post subject: GPS HELP!!!

I am looking for a GPS for my new boat and the dealership is having trouble locating some of the newer models. It will be going on a 21 foot Haynie. My question to you guys is what is the best model for the buck and where is the best place to buy one? I have looked online at the Garmin website but still have some trouble understanding the differences. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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ironmanstan · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 4:15 am Post subject:

garmin, garmin,garmin, quality stuff,excellent customer service.
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TTTH · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:09 am Post subject:

How bout a little help fellas
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ironmanstan · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:05 pm Post subject:

get a garmin spend about 1200.00 get the color screen. what do you want to know ? they are the best
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Angellfishing · Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 4 Location: Corpus Christi

I use a Garmin 498c , very detailed , comes with all us coast already loaded, no other cards to buy, They have a new model 545s, Check out http://gpsonsale.com

IslandMike · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:46 pm Post subject:

I have fished with Capt. Angell and the one he is taking about is very nice. From what I've heard (like Ironman said) Garmin is the one to go with.
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Coach · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 1:13 pm Post subject:

I bought the Lowrance H20 Explorer, a handheld unit - I was told (and I'm new to this) that the chip or the service website that you can download detalied maps from is the most important..... of course, if you fish in places enough you can use your memory.... secondly, mine is very simple looking and as I read the instructions I think I need to be in constant communication with Lowrance on how to use it because there is SO much it can do.....maybe I should have just paid them to call me and say, "Ok, stop and fish here"...... Rolling Eyes

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LarryD_ · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 6:28 pm Post subject: Garmin

I have had Garmin for the past 15yrs.
I like EM!
I have a 182C on my boat now and had trouble with 1 of the connecter
sent it in to Garmin they sent me a new one and download all
my saved spots and other info!
The unit was 4 yrs. old!
and the best part NO CHARGE!!
they have super techs
they will take the time and talk to you!
LarryD__
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critter getter · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 7:35 pm Post subject:

i used a hand held garmin as a back up on trips to Florida. on one trip the glass got smashed on my oldest one it was not even a 12 channel i sent it in and got back a new 12 channel at no charge. that 498 at 499.00 is a hell of a deal it use to sell for 800-900

wannafish · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:21 pm Post subject: GPS

Check out MegaGPS.com

cheetah · Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 3

Garmin 182c has served me well for years.. internal antenna.. I got a a second mounting bracket put suction cups on it and a 12v cig lighter adapter and can use it on my buddy's boat since he did not have a map GPS love the color and the backtrack......

Capt. Andy Hernandez