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GPS Handheld
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 |
GPS Handheld
"Cate" wrote in message ... 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 Sounds like you have a decent sized sailboat. What about a chart plotter? If your boat was under 20 feet I'd get something like the Garmin GPSMap 60Cx. You just missed a $50.00 rebate on that model. |
GPS Handheld
"Cate" wrote in message ... 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 here's a review on the 60Cx.... http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/garmin-60cx-review.php |
GPS Handheld
"Larry" wrote in message ... Cate wrote in news:f20c075f-c0b6-42ec-a39e- : 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 Diesel heater? Polar clothing? Speedos (for later, in August) Hell, it's going down to 34F in CHARLESTON, tonight....in March! You'd best pack up & move north east. We'll get down to about 44F tonight. |
GPS Handheld
On Sat, 8 Mar 08, 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. Sounds like you're shopping for the same thing I am. I'm betwixt and between a Garmin Map76 and a Lowrance iFinder H2O. Either one can be had for around $150. At the moment, I'm leaning towards the Lowrance. Rick |
GPS Handheld
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) |
GPS Handheld
"Don White" wrote in
: "Larry" wrote in message ... Cate wrote in news:f20c075f-c0b6-42ec-a39e- : 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 Diesel heater? Polar clothing? Speedos (for later, in August) Hell, it's going down to 34F in CHARLESTON, tonight....in March! You'd best pack up & move north east. We'll get down to about 44F tonight. It's 40F on the Ashley River 10.2 miles up from the Harbor now....brrr... |
GPS Handheld
Larry wrote:
"Don White" wrote in : "Larry" wrote in message ... Cate wrote in news:f20c075f-c0b6-42ec-a39e- : 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 Diesel heater? Polar clothing? Speedos (for later, in August) Hell, it's going down to 34F in CHARLESTON, tonight....in March! You'd best pack up & move north east. We'll get down to about 44F tonight. It's 40F on the Ashley River 10.2 miles up from the Harbor now....brrr... Wusses, it's -6 out now and 25cm of new snow and still coming down, winds gusting to 70 klics.... Cheers Marty |
GPS Handheld
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. |
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