boat gps

Adding a gps/depth to boat. The boat has a fishfinder on it already. Will the two transducers interfere with each other?

i added a Garmin unit that has a fishfinder which works better than the old fishfinder. the transducers will not interfer if you mount them several feet apart.

2008-02-14 23:38:57 by RANDY H

Part 1 of 2. Marine Chart Basics. More info on th GPSMAP 5208 here: buy.garmin.com

I plan to move my boat from a lake in PA. to the Hudson River to expand my cruising. I want to cruise he intercoastal waterway in the northeast eventually and take my boat to Cape Cod and Nantucket, where I vacation every year. Do I need a chartplotter or is a gps sufficient?

You do not need a chart plotter, but you do need charts. GPS is good but you still need charts and courses on navigation, tides and currents. Tides and currents in the Hudson run one way and in the East River the other. On the way t Nantuckett w found our GPS and compass differing by 45 degrees. It turned out there was such a current, the compass showed the direction the boat was pointing and the GPS showed the direction it was moving. Captain Eldridges Tides and Currents, updated every year, is handy.

2006-12-15 16:21:12 by JOSEPH Z

Price: $149.99

120 x 160 pixel grayscale display and 18 hour battery life
High-sensitivity GPS receiver acquires satellite signals quickly
Tracks your location in challenging conditions, such as heavy tree cover or deep canyons
Built-in celestial data includes tide information, sunrise/sunset times and hunting/fishing calendar
Marine-friendly handheld floats in water and is IPX7 waterproof

I bought a new boat and need a good reliable gps...and it would be nice to use in the car as well.with addresses..any suggestions?

I need something that would leave a crumb trail from orgin to where ever...so if I get turned around I can get back.
I am looking for one under $100...am I dreaming?

We prefer Garmin.The new ones can have charts and maps.

2008-04-08 11:35:30 by hbw2000

Price: $20.00

I was wondering if it was possible to use a regular gps made for land in a boat. All I need to use it for is to see where land is and about how far. Is this possible?
thanks......

It is, but it is cumbersome. In fact, I have mine for sale right now and would like to replace it with a marine version. Here's why: My particular unit is designed for hikers. It gives your position in the form of lattitude and longitude, which you then plot on a chart. This is fine if you have a crew member to do this for you or take the helm while you plot (or have a auto-pilot, which I lack). If you are singlehanding your boat it becomes hazardous to leave the cockpit to do an accurate plot. A marine unit with charting capability shows you your position at a glance, and is therefore more convenient and also safer, in my opinion. I would still carry the appropriate paper charts, though, as a backup!

Kevin

S/V Serenity #1920

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2008-08-10 14:46:41 by bbrockstar

There are a bunch of Garmins available. I need one for use on my boat. Navigation points and charts are important. What should I get?
I'm looking at a handheld like the 76, but there are a lot to chose from!

It really depends on how much you want to spend. Bigger screens are the best, but there must be a dollar limit you have.

I bought the 450s for my boat, the screen is big enough and is preprogrammed with all the info I need, no chip necessary.

2008-07-16 19:35:48 by agent456a