Hand GPS

[reefer]

So we all know that we need to have a GPS with us, before we go out. To make sure we stay out of the close out areas. I also got a NEW boat for xmas. So i was wondering what you guys recomend on getting that would be good for my boat and portable to take on my kayak.
thanks
-HUGO

[Jimmyz123]

http://g.factoryoutletstore.com/details/0-2963/garmin-gpsmap-76csx.html

I like these types but if you go on Ebay you can find Black and White screened ones for about $100 to $150.

[roadx]

i have a garmin vista C with bluecharts. decent detail of bathometry

here is track from the gps in mapsourse, it has a little better detail if you zoom in but not much on bathometry

La Jolla mapsourse bluecharts on garmin vista gps
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad353/xroadx/8-27.jpg




San Diego bay from my sonar (HB 597 CI HD DI)in mapsourse with bluecharts (you will get the same detail on the garmin gps with bluecharts)

http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad353/xroadx/11-11-11.jpg

[roadx]

garmin vista C

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/public/UOgDjkdjlrYFaDxMpJKNilHvSGsvKfuG9XNfCLujOgU8D2zK-gG6Sc_RO8K1ZVInhzqs3okZ0bAThMQ65h_1Fd1aaHQBE_IwN4B lxwv4MV8VNxef_YKb4PjSGUzIyCkMcGVyAg4ZX0tk4CJl_VakQ zarylKy32jUrAu-BmTwlFbTAWhw4eFFIlxRSOZ_8y_47HfLHkY

[old_rookie]

If you have an iphone get MotionX.

[hemimike]

I have a used garmin handheld GPSMAP 78SC which is garmin top of the line marine handheld loaded with bluechart. I also have a ram mount. These items are listed on ebay. Go To garmin web page and check it out.
Mike