is this a good deal ?

[fullofitx3]

I posted a thread earlier about gbs/sounder combo units. Was also going to purchase a vhf radio while looking around ebay I came across this unit. Looking for some feed back about this please bare in mind that i am very new to boating and got my v20 for a song and dance and the only electronics on it is a jury rigged depth finder.
thanks
fullofit

[shubey61]

Were is it?? Nothin there

[fullofitx3]

sorry forgot to paste the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Boat-Parts-Accessories-Gear__HUMMINBIRD-FF595C-GPS-FISHFINDER-AND-HANDHELD-VHF_W0QQitemZ190286615044QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20Acces soriesQQadiZ2823QQddiZ2811QQadnZBoatQ20PartsQ2cQ20 AccessoriesQ20Q26Q20GearQQcmdZViewItemQQptZBoat_Pa rts_Accessories_Gear?hash=item190286615044&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

[macojoe]

I would not do it!! I have a hand held as a back up, but there battery's don't last ball that long when you start using them.

I hate Hummingbird also!

You can get a hard wire VHF for a $100 New, thats the way to go

[eight]

Another $100 for an antenna and mount. Worth it though. Then you have a real 8' antenna and a more powerful radio.

[CT_V-20]

And if you're going to be an inshore boater, you can buy a new handheld very cheap. I use this Cobra listed below on my skiff. I bought it for $49.99 a while back, now it's on sale for $39.99! I always carry extra batteries in a ziploc sandwich bag.

http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=420055&pdesc=Cobra_MRHH_100VP_Handheld_VHF_Radio&cname=VHF-Marine-Radios&aID=18F&merchID=1009&r=view