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07-24-2007, 08:10 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Weymouth, Ma.
Posts: 128
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Sonar/GPS Chartplotters.
I'm researching chartplotters on line and was wondering if anyone has any opinions. I'm thinking about getting the Lowrance LMS-525C.
My boat currently has no electronics on it, so I was thinking about a combo unit, something I can unplug and take with me when I moor it.
I mostly cruise the Weymouth, Quincy, Hingham areas.
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07-24-2007, 08:17 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Garmin users love Garmin
Raymarine users love Raymarine
Lowrance.......and so on......
Do your research and you'll be fine with any of the units on the market now. I don't believe there are any that are "bad"
Only suggestion is go with the biggest screen you can afford and fit in your boat.
I think that is the most important factor.
Good Luck
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07-24-2007, 09:00 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
Posts: 5,659
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I would also suggest going with seperate units if you have the room. You'll wind up with bigger images and no single mfg. makes the best of everything.
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07-24-2007, 09:06 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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Stay away from the Furuno..
did some fill in work on a boat, and was not a big fan of the plotter/radar combo...
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Bryan
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"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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07-24-2007, 09:39 AM
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DDG-51
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,550
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I like garmin because they make them so easy to use. but had no problems with raymarine, I'm not a fan of furuno gps/radar because of their display, but my buddy is going on his 4th yr with the navnet system and it hasn't failed him.
as stated earlier seperate systems prevent lose one lose all (unles the the battery(s) go down)
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07-24-2007, 12:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: East Prov RI
Posts: 1,501
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Garmin just updated their stuff so the old stuff is clearing out. I bought the old 498 combo for $500, It's has a great built in chart.
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07-24-2007, 03:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Springfield, MA
Posts: 425
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I agree with Mako, get seperate units if space allows. If something goes wrong with one at least the other is still alive. The GPS needs to be big enough to see, the FF as large as you can afford. IMO
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07-25-2007, 09:01 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2000
Posts: 343
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I have the Garmin 178C combo unit. Very pleased with it...
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07-25-2007, 09:22 AM
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Take a Kid Fishing
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 681
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I like the Raymarine A65...
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AMAMC.COM
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07-25-2007, 09:52 AM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 2,461
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I have all Furuno products and they have been up to the task. I f i were to do it again I would get a seperate chartplotter instead of the combo but $$$$ was tight when I purchased the unit. Also Furuno is run by MOST of the commercial fleet so that should speak volumes.
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07-25-2007, 10:01 AM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Anyy suggestions for where to get a good price on some of the older models, e.g. garmin, that may still be available?
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07-25-2007, 12:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Weymouth, Ma.
Posts: 128
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I definitely have limited space. I probably need to go with a combo unit.
"I have the Garmin 178C combo unit. Very pleased with it..."
Don't you have to buy a separate transducer for the Garmin products? I'd like to get a unit that's ready to go.
"I like the Raymarine A65..."
I would too. A bit more than I wanted to spend though.
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07-25-2007, 02:15 PM
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In the Hole II
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 188
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Check gpsdicount.com for great prices
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07-25-2007, 02:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 353
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Try www.boemarine.com, I got all my stuff on there, best prices on the net, drop Jim and email and ask him anything you want and he'll get back to you. |
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07-28-2007, 11:10 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Weymouth, Ma.
Posts: 128
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Thanks for the links. Those prices sure beat West Marine. ;^)
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07-28-2007, 12:43 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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West marine will usually match any price that is available as long as it is not below what they have to pay for it. Just tell them where on line to look and they will match. They have a computer right at store. I did it with several things.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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07-28-2007, 03:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Lincoln, RI
Posts: 621
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfessorM
West marine will usually match any price that is available as long as it is not below what they have to pay for it. Just tell them where on line to look and they will match. They have a computer right at store. I did it with several things.
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That policy is handy if you need it right away. Otherwise I'd prefer to do business with the outfit that had the best price first. FWIW, by owner elect usually gets stuff to you within 2 days - without opting for special shipping. |
Best regards,
Roger
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07-28-2007, 04:12 PM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Abington, MA
Posts: 6,234
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I have an 18' CC and went with 2 units. I got a Garmin chartplotter, and a Lowrance color fishfinder. I was on a buddy's boat for the first time last week, he has a combo Garmin, and with both gps and ff on at the same time you need a magnifying glass to tell what is on the sounder. I am glad I got 2 separate units. JMHO
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07-28-2007, 04:15 PM
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Southsider
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Bass River, Mass.
Posts: 1,226
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I have all an older Northstar 951, it works well, but I will probably switch to the Furuno 7000 soon. I have a Furuno 582l bottom machine and it is great.
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