#744645 - 03/02/12 04:04 PM
looking for GPS/chartplotter advice
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Spawner
Registered: 10/20/04
Posts: 921
Loc: Bothell
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so, i'm beginning researching chartplotters for my boat. this would be used primarily in the salt, typically puget sound. i would like to get one in the 4-5" range, as both my budget and space limit the size of the unit. i'm not looking for a combo sounder/GPS as i already have a nice wide screen humminbird ff. bottom contours (quality of map) , ease of use, useful features will be considered. networking, interfacing with other devices, splitting the screen are things i don't think i'll really consider. if I can spend less than $500 it would be a bonus.
question:
are the built-in coastal maps good enough, or do i need to budget for a navionics/Cmap/etc chip as well?
thanks,
willy
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#744678 - 03/02/12 05:30 PM
Re: looking for GPS/chartplotter advice
[Re: landcruiserwilly]
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River Nutrients
Registered: 08/26/02
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Loc: Sequim
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#744706 - 03/02/12 07:05 PM
Re: looking for GPS/chartplotter advice
[Re: bushbear]
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WINNER
Registered: 01/11/03
Posts: 10363
Loc: Olypen
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I am pleased with the Garmin detail as well.
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#744802 - 03/03/12 01:44 PM
Re: looking for GPS/chartplotter advice
[Re: baddawg]
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Registered: 07/11/08
Posts: 528
Loc: alaska and washington
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#744803 - 03/03/12 01:49 PM
Re: looking for GPS/chartplotter advice
[Re: gregsalmon]
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The Original Boat Ho
Registered: 02/08/00
Posts: 2917
Loc: Bellevue
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The Sea Kitten came with a Lowrance lms337. I know this is discontinued, but if you could find one on the secondary market, I would strongly reccommend it. I don't know how I ever got by without this tool.
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#745164 - 03/05/12 03:38 PM
Re: looking for GPS/chartplotter advice
[Re: landcruiserwilly]
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River Nutrients
Registered: 01/17/04
Posts: 3759
Loc: Sheltona Beach
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so, i'm beginning researching chartplotters for my boat. this would be used primarily in the salt, typically puget sound. i would like to get one in the 4-5" range, as both my budget and space limit the size of the unit. i'm not looking for a combo sounder/GPS as i already have a nice wide screen humminbird ff. bottom contours (quality of map) , ease of use, useful features will be considered. networking, interfacing with other devices, splitting the screen are things i don't think i'll really consider. if I can spend less than $500 it would be a bonus.
question:
are the built-in coastal maps good enough, or do i need to budget for a navionics/Cmap/etc chip as well?
thanks,
willy
There is a used G 2210 on the sister board, ifish, about your price range. Interfacing with a DSC VHF is good idea for talking with the CG in case of emergency on the Sound. 
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#745326 - 03/05/12 10:56 PM
Re: looking for GPS/chartplotter advice
[Re: slabhunter]
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Returning Adult
Registered: 03/27/05
Posts: 381
Loc: Snohomish
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I have messed around with Lowrance GPS/Sonars for a long time. My most recent is a 339c iDF. This year I bought a Raymarine E90W with GPS receiver. What an amazing upgrade.
I have a Lowrance 337 that has a dim display (needs repair) that I'd be willing to sell.
-S
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#745409 - 03/06/12 12:09 PM
Re: looking for GPS/chartplotter advice
[Re: Salmo_Gairdneri]
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Spawner
Registered: 10/20/04
Posts: 921
Loc: Bothell
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thanks for all the info. the search continues. slab, that one on ifish sold. salmo, i'll probably pass, but thanks. seems i need a new fence, so i might have to put the purchase on hold for the time being.
willy
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#745682 - 03/07/12 12:54 PM
Re: looking for GPS/chartplotter advice
[Re: landcruiserwilly]
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Repeat Spawner
Registered: 01/01/06
Posts: 1309
Loc: Poulsbo
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I am interested in a Garmin as well, do any of you have experience with the 3205 ?
It is a "old" model that is on sale for around 450.00 for my 16 ft skiff, looks like a bargin.
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#745769 - 03/07/12 07:16 PM
Re: looking for GPS/chartplotter advice
[Re: landcruiserwilly]
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Spawner
Registered: 02/22/00
Posts: 727
Loc: Bothell WA
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Just a thought, I have a brand new still in the box Garmin 230, With G-map of the puget sound & Gulf Islands, power cord, antena & cord Mounting bracket, and garmin book, found it in my dad's closet, i don't need 4 gps, take a look on line at the screen size, 7.1" Thanks Doug
Edited by Doug Kelly (03/07/12 09:01 PM)
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