Handheld GPS recommendations?

[OG]

I'm looking to get a handheld GPS as a back up for offshore trips. Any recommendations? Don't need a high dollar rig, just looking for something as a good back up.

[Harmsway]

Color maps are a must. Almost all modern handheld GPS include color these days. So your choice is really about water proof or not waterproof. I recommend a waterproof unit.

[mjsigns]

Garmin

http://www.marine-electronics-shop.com/ ... 78-series/



In expensive, waterproof and it floats.

[bman]

Garmin

http://www.marine-electronics-shop.com/ ... 78-series/



In expensive, waterproof and it floats.

No reason to think about it any more.. GARMIN

[OG]

I used to own a Garmin 76 but wasn't real impressed with the speed. Seems like it took a while to acuire satelites, update the map when your scrolled over, or zoomed in and out,etc.....I'm guess he newer ones are a little faster?

[Jumptrout51]

Garmin

http://www.marine-electronics-shop.com/ ... 78-series/



In expensive, waterproof and it floats.

No reason to think about it any more.. GARMIN

I am with BOTH stupids.
I have a 12, (2) 76's and a 78sc.
Love 'em.

[reelbad]

Only JT would have as many gps units as he does reels. I guess he needs them for all the spots he has marked.

[tin can]

Only JT would have as many gps units as he does reels. I guess he needs them for all the spots he has marked.

It doesn't matter how many he has. He can't see any of them.

[superiorrifles]

Getting ready to purchase one of the GPSMAP 78 units, is the 78s or the 78sc worth the extra $$$? Why would you need the s or the sc over the standard 78?

[BeachRum1962]

Getting ready to purchase one of the GPSMAP 78 units, is the 78s or the 78sc worth the extra $$$? Why would you need the s or the sc over the standard 78?

Most of the difference is prepoaded maps. Try this link for a comparison
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/catalog ... duct=63601

[superiorrifles]

Getting ready to purchase one of the GPSMAP 78 units, is the 78s or the 78sc worth the extra $$$? Why would you need the s or the sc over the standard 78?

Most of the difference is prepoaded maps. Try this link for a comparison
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/catalog ... duct=63601

I guess that's where I'm a little confused. Does the 78 not have any maps. or not as detailed as the sc units? If I get the standard 78 unit will it show any type of charts on the water? Or will it be a blank screen like my 72 (non map)?

[Harmsway]

Here's the way I understand it, Superiorrifles. SC comes with preloaded coastal marine maps. S and SC have compass, barometry/altitude, and unit-to-unit file (waypoint) transfer.

You'll pay at least $100 to buy the maps separately.

Dude, get the preloaded color maps.

Fishin' is the mission.

[shallow*minded]

If you have not pulled the trigger, another great Garmin handheld is the Montana 600. You can add Bluechart maps to the Montana for $100 or add Google Earth/Bing Satellite images for free. I will send a link on how to load satellite images if you are interested.

You can see a couple of Montana screenshots of the area around the Apalachicola River delta:
Google Earth image https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9IlU7J ... sp=sharing
and Bluechart https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9IlU7J ... sp=sharing

Tight Lines!

[FUTCHCAIRO]

I HAVE HAD THE 78 GARMIN SINCE THEY FIRST CAME OUT AND HAS WORKED GREAT FOR ME ON ALL MY INSHORE FISHING, HAVE NO IDEA HOW THEY WOULD DO OFFSHORE.
PA
SEMPER FI

[superiorrifles]

I HAVE HAD THE 78 GARMIN SINCE THEY FIRST CAME OUT AND HAS WORKED GREAT FOR ME ON ALL MY INSHORE FISHING, HAVE NO IDEA HOW THEY WOULD DO OFFSHORE.
PA
SEMPER FI

Do you have the standard 78, 78s or 78sc?