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
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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
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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.
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.
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