Need GPS Advice
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I need to pick out a GPS for the boat I am having built. There is plenty of room on the dash so I would like to get one with a decent size screen. I am thinking 6 - 8 inches. Looks like 5" screens like the Garmin 545 are around $1K. 6" screen like the Garmin 3206 is $1.5K. And the one I like the best is the new Garmin 4208 at $2K but I can get it for around $1800 with my West Marine Port Supply card. It's so new supply is limited and I don't know if I can get one in time to get it installed before the boat comes my way.
Is it worth paying the extra several hundred bucks for 2 or 3 additional inches of screen?
Is it worth paying the extra several hundred bucks for 2 or 3 additional inches of screen?
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I have a 5 inch and wouldn't gop any smaller, it has been big enough.....do you travel that much???? If you regularly explore vergin water then it may be worth the upgrade, otherwise I don't see the point in paying the extra bucks.
Besides, you can always cut the hole bigger later if needed.
Russ C.
Besides, you can always cut the hole bigger later if needed.
Russ C.
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if you want to save some money west marine just started a sell on some Garmin chartplotters, I am picking up the gpsmap 492, it is preloaded with blue chart g2 software for all of U.S.A. even hawaii. price is cut to 499.99. its a 5" unit .
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The 2007 garmin models are the same or less than those last year models at west marine marked down price. You get a couple extra features and the new models are nicer looking.
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http://www.thegpsstore.com/Detail-Ga...artplotter.asp
Actually, here is a link to the one I am currently thinking about. Looks to be preloaded with Bluechart. What do you think?
Actually, here is a link to the one I am currently thinking about. Looks to be preloaded with Bluechart. What do you think?
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