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03-05-2007, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Lincoln, RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
Screenshot from mine last fall..Check out the water temps!!! be awhile before we see that again!Anyway you can see the split screen ..fishfinder...GPS...ITs a nice unit
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Wow, that's a pretty good machine - looking at the icons it even tells you that those were bloooofish.    |
Best regards,
Roger
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03-05-2007, 07:33 PM
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zoom
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Now that you heard from all the Garmin owners.
I been using Raymarine products for quite a few years.
The new color 435 has a bigger screen than the rest for 700$.
I just upgraded my old Ray (B&W) to the 435 and its SCHWEET !!!
Anyway do your homework.
Good luck, try ebay, I got a great deal.
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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03-05-2007, 08:39 PM
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Shorts and Sandals
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: southeastern mass
Posts: 597
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I have a Raymarine 425 way to slow on the redraw. I just got a garmin 178 (small unit)for my skiff and hope to upgrade the Ray with a garmin 3206 so I can add radar later on. Check out the Garmin 498 two of my friends have them nice units and the price just came down a little too.
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03-05-2007, 08:48 PM
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Shorts and Sandals
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: southeastern mass
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I want to add. The garmin 178 replaced a Humminbird 15 Max fishfinder that has been replaced every year for three years . bad power cables moisture in screen and background light good thing for extended warranties.
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03-05-2007, 10:22 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 132
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#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& said he used a pre-existing transducer and just swapped the units. Could I do that with a Lowrance combo? Any feedback on their products?
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03-06-2007, 05:01 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
Posts: 9,703
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[QUOTE=NEXT2NUN;470669]I have a Raymarine 425 way to slow on the redraw.
Exactly !
I've been on MANY boats with Raymarine units, and thats one problem I find with them, VERY slow processors compared to others !
The slow redraw can make navigating in unfamiliar waters tough! !
Also, using the functions like adding / editing waypoints, finding services (gas docks,tide information, dockage) ect... can be confusing compared to other units !
Raymarine makes great radar and the high definition fish finder is great also, but for a chartplotter, there are much better choices!
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LETS GO BRANDON
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03-06-2007, 07:49 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 946
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My old 185 craped out,I am going to get a Garmin 498c.
I know it is being discontinued when the new line up comes out in
April.
The unit is loaded ready to go with charts and ducer for around $619.00.
I hope the price drops a little more when the new line is introduced  |
Fly & Light Tackle Fishing
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03-06-2007, 10:01 AM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Abington, MA
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I have either the 492 or the 498, the one that is gps onlt, and I love it. Preloaded with charts for everywhere, fast enough refresh rate, easily readable screen in sunlight.
I haver a Lowrance 337c with the dual frequency transducer, and I llove that as well. But don't go by my word, I am new to this crap
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Bent Rods and Screaming Reels!
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03-06-2007, 08:12 PM
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zoom
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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[QUOTE=Raider Ronnie;470748]
Quote:
Originally Posted by NEXT2NUN
I have a Raymarine 425 way to slow on the redraw.
Exactly !
I've been on MANY boats with Raymarine units, and thats one problem I find with them, VERY slow processors compared to others !
The slow redraw can make navigating in unfamiliar waters tough! !
Also, using the functions like adding / editing waypoints, finding services (gas docks,tide information, dockage) ect... can be confusing compared to other units !
Raymarine makes great radar and the high definition fish finder is great also, but for a chartplotter, there are much better choices!
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Strange I never had any issues with mine....lightning fast... 
Thats why i went with another one, but color this time.
Anyway check on other boards too and get opinions. Garmin does a nice job too. |
~..~..~.. ><((((º>
Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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03-06-2007, 08:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
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[QUOTE=Van;471063][QUOTE=Raider Ronnie;470748]
Strange I never had any issues with mine....lightning fast...
Thats why i went with another one, but color this time.
Maybe you just don't know any better 
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LETS GO BRANDON
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03-06-2007, 09:01 PM
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Shorts and Sandals
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: southeastern mass
Posts: 597
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Van you never see redraw on a garmin. With my Raymarine on a drift it constantly redraws. If your under way it's not bad at all, but when your trolling real slow near rocks it gets a little hairy waiting for a redraw. Or when your hooked up and you want someone to steer while you reel one in and they can't figure out whats going on.
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