[623162]

I’m looking for a GPS are there any recommendations
I was looking at the Garmin 182 with the Blue chart #3
I have a 22’ c/c

 

[Leprechaun]

Paul - that's one of the GPS setups on my boat. (182 monochrome, that is.)

If you want to see it in operation, PM me and we can hook up this weekend.

rgds, Leprechaun

 

[leakyrivot]

Garmin 176

I have a Garmin 176 and have been very impressed with it.. I imagine, as it's garmin, it must be pretty **** close, as far as functions, to the 182.. One thing that I find very convienient is being a large handheld, it runs off 12V or AA's, has an internal antenna and can be used anywhere. I take my electronics out after every trip & can program it on the kitchen table or at work. It even works great for road trips.

Jon

 

[Leprechaun]

Here's more from the Shamrock Owner's Club site - 2 pages:

Garmin discussion

rgds, Leprechaun

 

[GoodnightMoon]

Garmin 182C

I have the 182C on my 21 WA. I am very pleased with it. I also think that the color display is definitely worth the money - the color screen makes the GPS maps so much easier to read, and allows you to better appreciate the detail of the Blue Chart maps.

For a small boat, I recommend the 182C -it's compact enough to fit at the helm, yet big enough to read easily; it performs great, and it's easy to learn how to use. I have never had any operational problems, nor have I had any glare issues with the color unit. There are lots of nice features that serve the typical recreational boater quite well: waypoint storage (3000), route storage(50), speed/mileage/trip data, and more.

I bought mine last year - paid $899 for the color unit - normally retails for $999 - West Marine was offering 10% on GPS and FFs. Watch for the sales if you have the time to wait.

Good luck with your decision.

Regards,
Goodnight Moon

(This post edited by GoodnightMoon on 04/08/2003)

 

[623162]

Thanks for all the great infomation on the Garmin I will be getting the 182
Tight lines to all