Handheld gps
 

Anybody here use a handheld gps? I'm looking for a handheld mapping gps now and was wondering what everybody likes. I figure a handhend would be better for me since my 13' whaler is tight on space and power. Any opinions?

Garmin 76S; great unit; around 400 when I last looked.
Garmin makes color handhelds too

Lowrance also makes a great unit, with plotting functions, I have checked it against my Raymarine and it is blz on !

It s called the "ifinder Atlantis".
Under 200$ if you froogle it

I have the Garmen 76CS which is the color version. Love it. I believe the marine chart software is another $100 or so. You dont necesarily need it (the marine software)if you are just buzzing around close to shore. The maps it comes with are adaquete if somewhat rough. Can plot fishing spots and dive locations on my home PC with the included software and transfer them to the handheld GPS. Shop around E-Bay and you may find the software cheaper. You can also upgrade to topo maps too.
Dont know about other handhelds. The one I have was a gift but I am very happy with it.

Thank you for the replies, how is the durability on the garmin units? I'm not very gentile with my things.

I have the 76c and love it so far. Beat the hell out of in my 14' boat for 1 season so far and it hasn't missed a beat yet. I'd definitely recommend getting solor if you can swing it.

How is this for durable. -20 windchill 0-100 miles an hour, snow, water proof for 30 min up to 3 ft under. Works like a charm. I have the Garmin GPS Map 60c. Great tool.

There are lots of good ones, i use Magellan marine one that supports a chart chip that gives you great detail (albeit on a small screen). (And I put it in my ski truck in the off season as it supports great driving directions with routing...I have it with me now in VT while skiing, it is great for finding the nearest resturants, hotels etc ) In the summer, I put in the marine chip and it does all the charting. Many have similar features. No matter what you choose, you want a WASS unit that is waterproof and one that can run on batteries as well as a dash mounted 12V power feed. The chip will give you a lot more detail, just like the big models.