On Mar 8, 6:16 pm, Cate wrote:
I would like some advice on what type of GPS Handheld to buy for
navigational use for my sailboat. I plan to do some cruising to long
island sound, block island, up the hudson etc. Any suggestions would
be appreciated.

Thanks - Al

Al,
The Garmin Map76CSX is a good color handheld, and you can add detail
charts for the area that you want to cruise in. Go to the Garmin
website for more info.
If you don't need all the bells and whistles, and are comfortable with
paper charts, use a less expensive non mapping version. You'll be able
to determine your position, and transpose that to the paper charts.
Most importantly, you'll always know where you are, where you've been,
and how to get back. Garmin has good customer support, and getting
repairs and replacements are quick and easy.
Larry (no I don't work for Garmin)Wilson
I do work part time for West Marine however. (full disclosure and all
that)

Larry wrote:
On Mar 8, 6:16 pm, Cate wrote:
I would like some advice on what type of GPS Handheld to buy for
navigational use for my sailboat. I plan to do some cruising to long
island sound, block island, up the hudson etc. Any suggestions would
be appreciated.

Thanks - Al

Al,
The Garmin Map76CSX is a good color handheld, and you can add detail
charts for the area that you want to cruise in. Go to the Garmin
website for more info.
If you don't need all the bells and whistles, and are comfortable with
paper charts, use a less expensive non mapping version. You'll be able
to determine your position, and transpose that to the paper charts.
Most importantly, you'll always know where you are, where you've been,
and how to get back. Garmin has good customer support, and getting
repairs and replacements are quick and easy.
Larry (no I don't work for Garmin)Wilson
I do work part time for West Marine however. (full disclosure and all
that
I use a Map60CSx with Bluecharts, easily the best combination around.