I second the grayscale, easier to see in the glare of the sun, and would add that if you are thinking color take a close look at the difference in cost to add gps. I fish the lakes and fish and cruise the sound/SanJuans, I would not go anywhere without gps anymore. For the money you are looking at you may be able to get a plotter/fishfinder combo in grayscale...
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