Was doing some research online last night. It seems the Garmin GPS map 76 is the one I want. It has all the features I need and is Waas compatible. Basspro has it for around 350 smackers.
If anyone wants some place to check out gps stuff this site is pretty interesting. The have info on Map software and rate alot of gps units
http://joe.mehaffey.com/
All in all 350 smackers is only 50 more than the gpsmap12 and this one is waas compatible, I believe it also has navigational aids for those of you with a boat. It is supposed to have an accuracy +/- 3meters.