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Re: Need GPS advice
I started out with a hand held but after one trip out in the ocean in rough water it was a real strain to see the display when it was cover with water along with my glasses.
I since have gotten a 5 inch display that is much easier to see when I need it.
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06-11-2007, 02:42 AM
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Re: Need GPS advice
Old Blind guys ;) ;D
There some nice deals on ebay right now if you watch you should get somethingn cheap!! I got my fish finder on there for less the $100 and its perfect!
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1986 V20  Old Fishermen never die, we just SMELL that way!!
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06-11-2007, 12:38 AM
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Re: Need GPS advice
I started out with a hand held but after one trip out in the ocean in rough water it was a real strain to see the display when it was cover with water along with my glasses.
I since have gotten a 5 inch display that is much easier to see when I need it.
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1984 V-20 Center Console 1985 90 hp Merc. American by birth, Southern by the grace of GOD. Never let your hobby become a job but rather let you job become your hobby. http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/turbine_doc_84_cc
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06-11-2007, 09:45 AM
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Re: Need GPS advice
Shicks,
That's the unit I just ordered from Cabelas, it was on sale for $199.99 which was fine with me. :D As mentioned, I do plan on upgrading next year before the start of the season rolls around. I have been looking and reading up on the Garmin 178 C Chartplotter/GPS fishfinder combo. Someone suggested that particular unit and said nothing but great things about it. Anyway for this year/season I will be using the Garmin 76 Pro Kit. Thanks again guys for all your valuable insight and knowledge. I just love this website! :)
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1976 Wellcraft V-20 Steplift w/1983 175 HP Johnson 1973 Sears 12 ft. V bottom w/1958 3 HP Evinrude "A boat is a hole in the water, surrounded by wood & fiberglass, into which one pours hard earned money into"
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06-11-2007, 02:42 AM
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Re: Need GPS advice
Old Blind guys ;) ;D
There some nice deals on ebay right now if you watch you should get somethingn cheap!! I got my fish finder on there for less the $100 and its perfect!
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1986 V20 Old Fishermen never die, we just SMELL that way!!
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06-11-2007, 10:45 AM
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Re: Need GPS advice
You get that 76 and you'll be able to find anyplace ya wanna go ;) ... is there a "hard-wire" option w/that? ... that unit is not a "battery-burner" so don't think I'm implying that it is, but any device that critical to gettin' home, you should have some spare batteries onboard ALWAYS ;) ... and keep an eye on the spares from time to time :D ...
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'74 V-20/ BF 150 '95 V-21/ BF 150 '84 V-20/ 200 2.4 Merc '87 V-20/'18 F150 Yamaha 
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06-11-2007, 09:45 AM
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Re: Need GPS advice
Shicks,
That's the unit I just ordered from Cabelas, it was on sale for $199.99 which was fine with me. :D As mentioned, I do plan on upgrading next year before the start of the season rolls around. I have been looking and reading up on the Garmin 178 C Chartplotter/GPS fishfinder combo. Someone suggested that particular unit and said nothing but great things about it. Anyway for this year/season I will be using the Garmin 76 Pro Kit. Thanks again guys for all your valuable insight and knowledge. I just love this website! :)
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1976 Wellcraft V-20 Steplift w/1983 175 HP Johnson 1973 Sears 12 ft. V bottom w/1958 3 HP Evinrude "A boat is a hole in the water, surrounded by wood & fiberglass, into which one pours hard earned money into"
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06-11-2007, 01:27 PM
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Re: Need GPS advice
Yes indeed the kit does have the 12 volt lighter adapter. I also plan on having some "spare" batteries onboard in my stow-away kit, just in case... ;)
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1976 Wellcraft V-20 Steplift w/1983 175 HP Johnson 1973 Sears 12 ft. V bottom w/1958 3 HP Evinrude "A boat is a hole in the water, surrounded by wood & fiberglass, into which one pours hard earned money into"
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06-11-2007, 10:45 AM
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Re: Need GPS advice
You get that 76 and you'll be able to find anyplace ya wanna go ;) ... is there a "hard-wire" option w/that? ... that unit is not a "battery-burner" so don't think I'm implying that it is, but any device that critical to gettin' home, you should have some spare batteries onboard ALWAYS ;) ... and keep an eye on the spares from time to time :D ...
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'74 V-20/ BF 150 '95 V-21/ BF 150 '84 V-20/ 200 2.4 Merc '87 V-20/'18 F150 Yamaha
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