Can anyone suggest a GPS Chartplotter that is user friendly. I want one that
is easy to operate and understand.

Thank You,
Al Porreca

How much do you want to spend?

I've found the Garmin's pretty user friendly, but you can spend anywhere from $500 to $2500
on a Garmin chartplotter.

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Chuck Tribolet

http://www.almaden.ibm.com/cs/people/triblet

Silicon Valley: STILL the best day job in the world.


"Albert Porreca" wrote in message ...
Can anyone suggest a GPS Chartplotter that is user friendly. I want one that
is easy to operate and understand.

Thank You,
Al Porreca

I second the plug for Garmin. You can get a GPSMAP 76 for about $250 now, the
"S" for $300, the "C" for $400. Since I use the chartplotter to augment paper
charts (rather than the other way around) a handheld is just fine for me.
However, if I got one of the newer large screen color chart plotters, I'd
probably never use paper again!



"Chuck Tribolet" wrote in message
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How much do you want to spend?

I've found the Garmin's pretty user friendly, but you can spend anywhere from
$500 to $2500
on a Garmin chartplotter.

--
Chuck Tribolet

http://www.almaden.ibm.com/cs/people/triblet

Silicon Valley: STILL the best day job in the world.


"Albert Porreca" wrote in message
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Can anyone suggest a GPS Chartplotter that is user friendly. I want one that
is easy to operate and understand.

Thank You,
Al Porreca

Actually, Jeff, I love my Garmin 182 C. I use it all the time to track
speed accurately and to keep on course. It is hardwired on my Regal.

But, I still plot longer trips on charts, always consult charts for
strange waters, plot courses on charts before plugging in waypoints and
during those rare times when things get dicey, you can't beat charts for
giving you the view you want immediately without having to hit the right
buttons (e.g., zoom in and out) at the right time.

So, you are right, while underway you will rarely consult a chart, us
old salts (farts?) are not likely to surrender our paper charts either
for navigation or figuring out how to get out of those dicey times.

harlan

In article ,
"Jeff Morris" wrote:

I second the plug for Garmin. You can get a GPSMAP 76 for about $250 now,
the
"S" for $300, the "C" for $400. Since I use the chartplotter to augment
paper
charts (rather than the other way around) a handheld is just fine for me.
However, if I got one of the newer large screen color chart plotters, I'd
probably never use paper again!



"Chuck Tribolet" wrote in message
...
How much do you want to spend?

I've found the Garmin's pretty user friendly, but you can spend anywhere
from
$500 to $2500
on a Garmin chartplotter.

--
Chuck Tribolet

http://www.almaden.ibm.com/cs/people/triblet

Silicon Valley: STILL the best day job in the world.


"Albert Porreca" wrote in message
...
Can anyone suggest a GPS Chartplotter that is user friendly. I want one
that
is easy to operate and understand.

Thank You,
Al Porreca





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To respond, obviously drop the "nospan"?

Garmin 182C. Best customer service you'll ever find. Buy them on eBay.

Capt. Jeff

Second the 182C. Bought mine new through ebay for tremendous discount and
have had great luck with it. One comment - go color.
T

"Tamaroak" wrote in message
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Garmin 182C. Best customer service you'll ever find. Buy them on eBay.

Capt. Jeff

Readers should be aware that "Bobsprit" better known on other newsgroups as
"The Boob", "Boobsprit" and "Boob****" among other "handles knows nothing about
boats or boating equipment. The Boob's boat is old and loaded with antiquated
equipment therefore he spends his lonely days and nights attempting to bash
other people stuff.
Most consider Northstar chartplotters as the standard all others are compared
to.
I've owned a 951XD and now own a 952XDW and I've never experienced any type
of fogging. The units are waterproof!


S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"

Most consider Northstar chartplotters as the standard all others are compared
to.
I've owned a 951XD and now own a 952XDW and I've never experienced any type
of fogging. The units are waterproof!

Right, Loco. So that guy is lying and so am I, right?
Garmin leads the industry for a reason. Failures are rare and service is
fantastic. I'm glad that you enjoy your units, but you don't do more than
daysail by your own admission. You're not qualified to comment. Besides the
Radar, all my gear is newer than yours by a mile.
There is just no group you won't troll in, Loco. Now you can have the last
word, dumbass. Proof that you are the ultimate PIA troll. Go for it!

RB

Right, Loco. So that guy is lying and so am I, right?

Yes you are. I don't know about the other guy.

Garmin leads the industry for a reason.

And the reason is they make $99 handhelds that are sold at Best Buy. Garmin
makes good units but they don't compare with Northstar. Garmin leads in sales
$ only.

I'm glad that you enjoy your units, but you don't do more than
daysail by your own admission. You're not qualified to comment.

LOL............... So many years of using a GPS for racing don't count? I
also own a Garmin handheld and a Micrologic handheld. I think I'm qualified to
comment on the Northstar. According to you one has to sleep aboard to be
qualified to use a GPS .... is that right.
As always, GO AWAY, YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT BOATS.


S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"

We love our Navman 5600.

Doug
s/v Callista

"Albert Porreca" wrote in message
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Can anyone suggest a GPS Chartplotter that is user friendly. I want one
that
is easy to operate and understand.

Thank You,
Al Porreca