marine gps

I have a USB based GPS unit and a laptop. So rather than drop $1,000 on a marine GPS , I am hoping to find decent software and just bring the laptop out with me. Who makes good software for this? I am searching the internet but not finding a whole lot.

instead of risking you laptop, just with moisture alone, not to mention rain or splashing, I'd look at an inexpensive marine one. here is the excerpt from one of my previous posts:


I was in your same situation last year, I think this model has been discontinued however if you can find one, its WELL worth the money ~$200. I bought one last year and have been nothing but pleased with it. The GPS chartplotting is outstanding for a unit this size and price, while you can not update the maps on it how often do things really majorly change? It has a good depth / fish finder as well with temp. I really cant say enough about it. It has all the major features, tides, moon, all the markers on the river (where I am atleast), route planning, all the data you could really ever need, and you can overlay the depth and temp data on the chart or the nav info on the depth finder, it does split screen...I could go on. Although I don't think it shows marinas, check a paper chart, then mark them as a waypoint on the unit, I always have a paper chart as a back up anyway.

Here is a link to a site that looks like they have them in stock and also a feature list. Might also check ebay.

http://www.johnnyspond.com/eacu250scoso. html

manufacture website, check the manual, it seems kinda overwhelming at first, but its VERY easy to use.

http://www.eaglesonar.com/Products/Combo /Cuda250SMap.htm

good luck!

2009-07-14 05:19:36 by zoomstop

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

I want to download International Navionics maps for the marine GPS because they charge a crazy amount to load it on the GPS

http://chartmaker.ncd.noaa.gov/
See "Electronic Navigation Charts"

This next link is your software to run the charts. I not learned everything, but, it can be connected to GPS to display your boat in real time on the charts.
http://www.sping.com/seaclear/

I want to add, I load the KAP charts for it to work. I just learning this so not much of a Technical Advisor. I not sure of International Charts, I still trying to get the USA East Coast loaded.

2007-11-04 08:29:25 by funplay

Price: $1,173.32 $456.51

i have a garmin gps 72 handheld but i cant find detailed marine maps. i also have a nuvi 265 and somebody told me i could get mapsource marine maps for my 265... is this true????if not does anybody know where i can find detailed marine maps of south louisiana for my gps 72?

You may go to the Garmin site and search for marine maps for your nuvi 265. I am not sure whether they are available.

The Garmin 72 is a marine friendly handheld. It is waterproof and floats. Have you tried a google search for the particular area maps you are looking for? Your Garmin 72 has some buoy and marine information pre loaded in it.

2009-07-16 19:37:10 by b_malonee

Price: $299.99

GPS Chartplotting with built-in UniMap
Fish that are within the transducer beam
Real-time Sonar always updates at the fastest rate possible, shows returns from the bottom structure.
Built-in card slot allows you to upgrade to a Navionics chip for enhanced navigation and map detail
Dual-beam Switchfire Sonar with precision 20-degree beam and wider 60-degree beam; view beams separately, side-by-side, or blended together

I am looking to purchase a marine gps/sonar unit - replacing an older black and white unit. I use my boat primarily in coastal waters near San Francosco. Many of the new units look great - looking mainly at Garmin and Lowrance products - any recommendations?

I deal with electronics all the time. If you want the best look at:
Raytheon
Furuno
Northstar
Sitex

2008-12-17 14:13:58 by marko

I'd like to keep the price as low as possible.

Here are two of the best................

Garmin GPSMAP 60csx

The GPSMAP 60CSx adds several performance-enhancing features to the popular 60-series products, including a removable microSD™ card, high-sensitivity GPS receiver, barometric altimeter and electronic compass. The GPSMAP 60CSx is a refreshing upgrade of the GPSMAP 60CS, one of the most popular Garmin's models for outdoor and marine use. This unit features a removable microSD card for detailed mapping memory and a waterproof, rugged housing. The microSD card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment. Users can load map data and transfer routes and waypoints through the unit's fast USB connection.

Garmin Colorado 400i

From fresh water lakes to backcountry trails, Colorado 400i is your guide to the wet and wild. With preloaded U.S. Inland lakes, this rugged, advanced handheld is ready for adventure. Packed with features, it includes a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, SD card slot, color display, picture viewer and more. Even exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. When the going gets tough, Colorado leads the way.

Colorado comes with built-in U.S. Inland lakes and a worldwide basemap with imagery - perfect for all your outdoor pursuits. Map detail includes shoreline details, depth contours, boat ramps and mile markers for thousands of lakes in the continental U.S.

You can can find the Geco 201 here also

Gekos are the smallest and lightest waterproof GPS units on the market - inexpensive, with sleek designs and simple operating systems.

With its distinctive canopy-green case, the powerful Geko 201 allows more waypoint and route storage, as well as available PC and external power connectivity, and built-in WAAS capability. In addition, the Geko 201 boasts a user-configurable trip computer, 10,000 trackpoints, a new upcoming-turn feature, as well as PanTrack and TracBack.

2008-10-28 16:42:23 by brian hainsworth