thoughts and opinions needed

[lathehand]

I'm thinking of buying this gps as a second .Just wondering if any one has one and if it's worth while. http://www.thegpsstore.com/Garmin-GP...FYSd4AodNxkALw

[macojoe]

I started with a Garmin years ago and have never looked back! I use to run a handheld before they even had maps and it was always right on! When I sold the sea ox I sold the huge garmin i had on it and it was also great! Can't go wrong with Garmin
good luck

[phatdaddy]

i have a 76c that i use on our little boat when we scallop. it does a good job, by very hard to see in bright sun with old eyes, my fault not garmins. it also seems a little hard to navigate from screen to screen to find things. it has held up well. one problem with garmin is when they stop supporting a model, there is not a lot that can be done with it. if you are just using it as a backup for emergency situations, its great, but a back up for fishing, i'd look for a fixed mount. once again, this is due to screen size, not the product itself.

[garbubba]

I used a 76 for 15 years or so, then bought a 78. Like others said, small screen but otherwise, the best. It's all I use.

[randlemanboater]

I also like Garmin...I would look at the 176, 276, 376, etc models for a bigger screen.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by garbubba

I used a 76 for 15 years or so, then bought a 78. Like others said, small screen but otherwise, the best. It's all I use.

I still use my GPSMAP76, and have had it for going on 12 years. Only downfall is there is no support left for it, and you cannot get updated maps for it anymore. Still works though, and I will continue to use it until it dies completely.

[inaforty]

If you want a hand held and can swing a bit more $$ the Garmin 78sc is a sweet unit.