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    I'm shopping for a GPS to put in my boat... anyone have input on a good one?

    I'm looking at this one :

    http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-GPSMAP-...rds=marine+gps

    It seems that the standard procedure for GPS manufacturers is to sell you a unit with an inadequate 'base load' map, and then sell you a $300+ SD card with detailed information for nav & better maps.

    I haven't looked around, but I'm sure there's probably hacked downloads on the interwebs for that additional stuff...
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    Quote Originally Posted by NightTrain View Post
    I'm shopping for a GPS to put in my boat... anyone have input on a good one?

    I'm looking at this one :

    http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-GPSMAP-...rds=marine+gps

    It seems that the standard procedure for GPS manufacturers is to sell you a unit with an inadequate 'base load' map, and then sell you a $300+ SD card with detailed information for nav & better maps.

    I haven't looked around, but I'm sure there's probably hacked downloads on the interwebs for that additional stuff...
    Garmin is good, but just be careful with it. A year later they might want $500 to upgrade.
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    I like my Garmin. Bought it back '12. It's not a marine GPS, so I guess I'm just expressing an opinion on the brand...
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    Maptech.com can give you decent topos, nautical charts, or even aviation maps.
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