Comments for gpsanswers.com http://gpsanswers.com Sun, 20 May 2012 05:55:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on What type of GPS Handheld unit would I need for a boat? by ragefal http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/what-type-of-gps-handheld-unit-would-i-need-for-a-boat/#comment-248 ragefal Sun, 20 May 2012 05:55:31 +0000 http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/what-type-of-gps-handheld-unit-would-i-need-for-a-boat/#comment-248 I would definitively recommend a Garmin GPS. I sailed 11000 miles with it (France to San Francisco), it was in the sun and the salty water for 14 months every day: no problem, check a picture of it: http://folalier.com/avril/040428.html I would definitively recommend a Garmin GPS. I sailed 11000 miles with it (France to San Francisco), it was in the sun and the salty water for 14 months every day: no problem, check a picture of it:
http://folalier.com/avril/040428.html

]]> Comment on What type of GPS Handheld unit would I need for a boat? by Robert L http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/what-type-of-gps-handheld-unit-would-i-need-for-a-boat/#comment-247 Robert L Sun, 20 May 2012 05:47:49 +0000 http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/what-type-of-gps-handheld-unit-would-i-need-for-a-boat/#comment-247 Under $100USD? Yeah, you're on a limb there. We don't know what your boat is. A unit that interfaces to depth finders and has chart plots isn't a $100 GPS. Is "go back to where you were" really the only goal or do you want things like depth alarms when you're over a spot that's more shallow than may be a problem for your boat depending on the current tide? Weather? Garmin 276C is pretty much the entry level for the "true" Marine models. If you can get one for $100, hop on it. If you're looking for a simple handheld that maintains tracks and can nav back to the point you marked while remaining immune to Marine conditions (corrosives, humidity, splashing) on the data while providing not real clues on depth or shorelines at a minimal cost, something like an Explorist 210 or a Etrex Legend Cx come close the $100(USD) mark but the number of compromises involved make me wonder if your $100 mark is realistic. For crossover use (handheld/car/marine) use, take a look at the Garmin 76C[S]x products. Again, you won't find them for $100. Under $100USD? Yeah, you’re on a limb there.

We don’t know what your boat is. A unit that interfaces to depth finders and has chart plots isn’t a $100 GPS. Is “go back to where you were” really the only goal or do you want things like depth alarms when you’re over a spot that’s more shallow than may be a problem for your boat depending on the current tide? Weather?

Garmin 276C is pretty much the entry level for the “true” Marine models. If you can get one for $100, hop on it.

If you’re looking for a simple handheld that maintains tracks and can nav back to the point you marked while remaining immune to Marine conditions (corrosives, humidity, splashing) on the data while providing not real clues on depth or shorelines at a minimal cost, something like an Explorist 210 or a Etrex Legend Cx come close the $100(USD) mark but the number of compromises involved make me wonder if your $100 mark is realistic.

For crossover use (handheld/car/marine) use, take a look at the Garmin 76C[S]x products. Again, you won’t find them for $100.

]]> Comment on What type of GPS Handheld unit would I need for a boat? by DM J http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/what-type-of-gps-handheld-unit-would-i-need-for-a-boat/#comment-246 DM J Sun, 20 May 2012 05:00:41 +0000 http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/what-type-of-gps-handheld-unit-would-i-need-for-a-boat/#comment-246 I keep my Garmin Legend in my pack. It goes in the car, boat, on hikes, on vacation, even overseas. Got me out of a million jams. And yeah, learn to use a whiskey compass as backup. I keep my Garmin Legend in my pack. It goes in the car, boat, on hikes, on vacation, even overseas. Got me out of a million jams. And yeah, learn to use a whiskey compass as backup.

]]> Comment on What type of GPS Handheld unit would I need for a boat? by aclsal http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/what-type-of-gps-handheld-unit-would-i-need-for-a-boat/#comment-245 aclsal Sun, 20 May 2012 04:20:14 +0000 http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/what-type-of-gps-handheld-unit-would-i-need-for-a-boat/#comment-245 A word of warning. Whenever you put the words "Marine Grade" if front of anything, the price goes up. Depending on your boat and the conditions you will use it in, shop around. My Gamin's have never let me down. You should consider getting two, one for car and one for boat. Most of the car ones are not "Marine Grade", so they cost less and have more features for the buck. You really do not need all that fancy stuff for out on the water. Unless you plan on going beyond the sight of land, stay with the basic GPS. Try and get one that floats and has a way to tie a lanyard to it. I bought a Mio C220 for the car $150 and it does everything I ask of it. Auto routing, voice, the whole works, but on the water - Give Me A Garmin. Oh, and do yourself a favor, bring extra batteries while on the water. A word of warning. Whenever you put the words “Marine Grade” if front of anything, the price goes up. Depending on your boat and the conditions you will use it in, shop around. My Gamin’s have never let me down. You should consider getting two, one for car and one for boat. Most of the car ones are not “Marine Grade”, so they cost less and have more features for the buck. You really do not need all that fancy stuff for out on the water. Unless you plan on going beyond the sight of land, stay with the basic GPS. Try and get one that floats and has a way to tie a lanyard to it. I bought a Mio C220 for the car $150 and it does everything I ask of it. Auto routing, voice, the whole works, but on the water – Give Me A Garmin. Oh, and do yourself a favor, bring extra batteries while on the water.

]]> Comment on What type of GPS Handheld unit would I need for a boat? by Dan http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/what-type-of-gps-handheld-unit-would-i-need-for-a-boat/#comment-244 Dan Sun, 20 May 2012 03:33:19 +0000 http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/what-type-of-gps-handheld-unit-would-i-need-for-a-boat/#comment-244 A lot depends on where you are, and where you will be going. In rivers, not too big a deal. But if you will be in blue water, either in the ocean, gulf or one of the Great Lakes, I recommend that you talk to a marine dealer first. Also, make certain that you have a good compass and that it is set accurately. Regards, Dan A lot depends on where you are, and where you will be going. In rivers, not too big a deal. But if you will be in blue water, either in the ocean, gulf or one of the Great Lakes, I recommend that you talk to a marine dealer first.

Also, make certain that you have a good compass and that it is set accurately.

Regards,
Dan

]]> Comment on What type of GPS Handheld unit would I need for a boat? by science teacher http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/what-type-of-gps-handheld-unit-would-i-need-for-a-boat/#comment-243 science teacher Sun, 20 May 2012 02:38:42 +0000 http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/what-type-of-gps-handheld-unit-would-i-need-for-a-boat/#comment-243 We prefer Garmin.The new ones can have charts and maps. We prefer Garmin.The new ones can have charts and maps.

]]> Comment on What type of GPS Handheld unit would I need for a boat? by marvin_g_33334 http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/what-type-of-gps-handheld-unit-would-i-need-for-a-boat/#comment-242 marvin_g_33334 Sun, 20 May 2012 02:30:52 +0000 http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/what-type-of-gps-handheld-unit-would-i-need-for-a-boat/#comment-242 My Garmin 276C can do all that & can b updated on your computer..& has blue chart & even charts dirt roads - (been there) any country also..& talks - i don't even look at it !kool My Garmin 276C can do all that & can b updated on your computer..& has blue chart & even charts dirt roads – (been there) any country also..& talks – i don’t even look at it !kool

]]> Comment on Is this a good GPS system? by spyder461 http://gpsanswers.com/gps-sale/is-this-a-good-gps-system/#comment-249 spyder461 Sun, 20 May 2012 01:41:00 +0000 http://gpsanswers.com/gps-sale/is-this-a-good-gps-system/#comment-249 It gets a 4.5 stars on amazon based on customer reviews. It's also on sale there for $175. It gets a 4.5 stars on amazon based on customer reviews. It’s also on sale there for $175.

]]> Comment on Does anyone know of a handheld GPS for marine use? by trunorth http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/does-anyone-know-of-a-handheld-gps-for-marine-use/#comment-239 trunorth Thu, 10 May 2012 04:49:46 +0000 http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/does-anyone-know-of-a-handheld-gps-for-marine-use/#comment-239 I have a Garmin and used it all over the US and the Caribbean. My brother has a Lowrance and likes it very much. I have a Garmin and used it all over the US and the Caribbean.

My brother has a Lowrance and likes it very much.

]]> Comment on Does anyone know of a handheld GPS for marine use? by retiredroadie http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/does-anyone-know-of-a-handheld-gps-for-marine-use/#comment-238 retiredroadie Thu, 10 May 2012 04:39:50 +0000 http://gpsanswers.com/handheld-gps/does-anyone-know-of-a-handheld-gps-for-marine-use/#comment-238 Yes... just look in the GARMIN web site.. there is an entire selection of MARINE GRADE GPS hand held units listed. Yes… just look in the GARMIN web site.. there is an entire selection of MARINE GRADE GPS hand held units listed.

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