boomerswims wrote:
My husband has been using a garmin GPS12 for years. It is a basic
older monochrome handheld unit. We now use it as a back up for our
fixed mount standard horizon GPS. I would recommend a Garmin unit.
Hand held of small fixed mount. I have found their units very user
friendly. They also have a good warranty. When looking around, know
that West Marine has a price match guarantee. You just have to bring
them either the ad, print out, or quote of a new item. West Marine
also has a Product Protection Program. You can get up to two years
after the manufacturers warranty. Plus, it is always nice to walk out
with product in hand then wait for it in the mail.


A number of US Ebayers advertise brand-new GPS models on the UK Ebay site
and are doing good business because of the dollar/pound situation. I bought
a GPS MAP60CS (Garmin) from a retailer in San Diego for what seemed a
ridiculously low price, 2 day delivery, brand new, and it had European maps
ready installed. My point in posting is that you don't just get secondhand
Garmins on Ebay, but new stuff too, and I am sure the prices will be
discounted for US buyers. Worth a look.