Needing GPS

CATCH 22 · Post by **CATCH 22** » April 5th, 2007, 7:09 am

Now that my magellan is 14 yrs old its going nuts,cant seem to stay on right day and losses fix intermittantly. Who around has the best prices on Marine Electronics and which one would you suggest? I dont need a dual settup, already have good sounder

DWilliams · Post by **DWilliams** » April 5th, 2007, 7:50 am

I've had good luck with Garmin. I've got the 182, but it has been discontinued. I've seen the 172 color and it looks good. Garmin just introduced a whole new lineup so a little research will be required.

Post by **jsuber** » April 5th, 2007, 8:15 am

I also recommend Garmin. Its got a great setup for Tides, moons, and maps. I would look at boaters World or West Marine, or Bass Pro and compare prices. Then compare them to Amazon.com You can also use Google or Yahoo to shop for the one you are looking for and it will tell youwhich one is having the best price. After you find that, I suggest looking for a coupon online. You never know, there may be one. I just bought two GPS systems from DELL cause they were more than a $100 cheaper than anyone else. Butt that was last week. I bought the GPSMAP 60 CSX for just over $300 and everyone else wanted 449 so just shop around. Mine plots the barometric pressure and when it drops a good chunk, I just pack it in and leave.

Post by **jsuber** » April 5th, 2007, 8:25 am

Check out:
The GPSMAP 492C or 498C give you the cartography you need to venture offshore. These versatile units come ready to launch with preloaded marine map detail utilizing the new BlueChartÂ® g2 technology. Coverage is for U.S. coastal areas, including Alaska and Hawaii. Features include integrated mapping, 2D or 3D map perspective, tide and current data, improved IALA symbols, navaids, marinas, boat ramps, roads, and more. Both units accept preprogrammed data cards for loading additional map coverage of inland lakes or BlueChartÂ® detail for other regions. And the GPSMAP 498C?s built-in 500-watt (RMS) sounder features Ultrascroll for high-speed screen updates, with the proprietary Garmin CANet bus enabling sounder display information to be shared with, and controlled from, another chartplotter on your boat.
$579 with an internal attenna at Boaters World http://www.boatersworld.com/product/319621959.htm
But when you run it through Froogle which is shopping for Google site you get it for $463.79 from Provantage at http://www.provantage.com/garmin-010-00 ... RMK004.htm

Post by **Welby** » April 5th, 2007, 11:33 am

I have the Garmin 498C and I love it. Got it from The GPS Store online.

Post by **GIT-R-WET** » April 5th, 2007, 1:25 pm

Good prices here.. http://www.thegpsstore.com/

ltsolwhat · Post by **ltsolwhat** » April 5th, 2007, 6:43 pm

I bought the Garmin gps map 76csx from pcnation for $314. It was more than I wanted to spend put I now have all of the options they offered. It sure works nice and grabs the sats quick.

Buzztail · Post by **Buzztail** » April 6th, 2007, 8:06 pm

Getwetfeet or BOE for the best prices- BOE can't be beaten for service!

chugbug · Post by **chugbug** » April 6th, 2007, 8:09 pm

I have a Foruno GP-32 that I'll sell ya for a hundred bucks.

Post by **Bakertize** » April 8th, 2007, 8:47 am

I saved over $300 on mine GARMIN gpsmap 376c last year. I bought my gps at West Marine after finding the best price online printing it out and taking it into the store and they price matched it. I'm not sure if they still honor that policy.
so do some home work before you make purchase.

Buzztail · Post by **Buzztail** » April 8th, 2007, 8:49 am

West Marine will no longer match internet prices. They quit back around October. They will match "in town" prices

Post by **Bakertize** » April 12th, 2007, 9:15 am

sorry guy I must have cleaned them out

Post by **jsuber** » April 12th, 2007, 9:25 am

I was in West Marine this past week and the manager said they are doing price matching on the internet again. So bring them your info. I would also look at Kevins they carry some stuff now too, and talk to Lin, he's will make you a great deal in the fishing department.