"oldgoat" wrote in message
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I want to get a handheld GPS to use on my bass boat but am I confused. I
want to be able to get on a new or old lake and cruise around using my two
fish finders and mark spots on a GPS so I can save them and come back to
them. Each GPS has so many options and the prices, I am lost. Knowing
nothing about GPS I need some input. I want to basically map a new lake and
put in fishing spots. which unit is the one you guys would use for this, I
don't want a GPS and fish finder combo. Since I may want to use the GPS off
the boat. Thanks

There are basically three types of GPS receivers, 1:non mapping 2:maps
3:maps and routing capability.

I would recommend the Garmin Legend ($140) if saving money or small size is
important. I would recommend the Garmin GPS map 60 ($250) if you want a
unit with a larger display, faster microprocessor, more memory for loading
maps and an auto routing capability. you can order either of them from
www.tvnav.com at a discount.

http://www.tvnav.com/legend.htm

http://www.tvnav.com/map60.htm

Garmin Mapsource maps :

1: Roads and recreation is the cheapest map and just shows roads and lakes
2: Metroguide map will let you search for street addresses
3: City Select map will allow the GPS map60 to pick the route for you when
you enter the destination address.

The map CD/DVDs should be also be available from www.tvnav.com but I can't
seem to find the link for the maps.