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On Apr 23, 8:21*am, wrote:
On Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:30:51 -0400, BAR wrote: In article , says... On Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:18:15 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote: I'm thinking on the idea of ditching the harts and going with a Garmin. I'm think of going with something like this... I don't really feel like spending huge dollars and this would be about my limit, I Don't know anything about them, does this seem like a good model? and are the charts automatically renewable, or do you have to buy an update? BTW, This 2owuld be used for running on the Ohio, Tennessee, and Cumberland rivers, including lake Barclay and Ky. Lakes. http://www.ebay.com/itm/200-Rebate-G...PS-Chartplotte.... Thanks! === I'm not familiar with that particular model of Garmin chart plotter but most Garmin products rank fairly well for ease of use. * The downside is that you need to buy one or more Garmin chart chips, and before you do that, you should check to make sure they have chips for your area. *That particular model uses something called BlueChart® g2 Vision cards that I am not familiar with. If you already have a laptop computer you may not need anything but a small handheld GPS for backup and use in a dinghy. * With the addition of a $30 USB GPS, an inexpensive inverter, a free software download, and free chart downloads, you are on the air with a full featured navigation package with route planning, waypoint setting, track plotting, etc. http://www.amazon.com/GlobalSat-BU-353-Waterproof-USB-Receiver/dp/B00.... http://opencpn.org/ocpn/ http://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/mcd/enc/download_agreement.htm There are other Garmins that you might consider. *Here's an EBAY listing for a used 192C which is an older unit but has good features: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Garmin-GPSMAP-192C-GPS-Receiver-/160785717540.... It uses chart chips that cost about $100 or so. * You should check on chart availability for your area before buying any plotter. Looks like a nice little unit. But, you can purchase it from Garmin for $499.99 No. It RETAILS for only $439.99, but that assumes you caught the "no transponder" note, which I am guessing is the hook. I don't think I would go the "computer" route, since it requires an inverter and a Rube Goldberg setup and still doesn't give you anything but GPS. You can do GPS (only) for a LOT less and carry it with you off the boat with street map capability. Thank you for sharing. |
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