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Old 03-14-2007, 06:47 PM
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I'm looking into some electronics for naviagtion for my Pantera. I don't need anything hard core because I'm on Lanier in Atl. I do want to make trips to the coast a couple of times a year. I removed a compass last yr while doing a referb and thought about mounting something there.
I don't know squat about what's available ,but I know you guys do. What do you recomend?

Last time out I was uneasy about where I was going. I had some unmarked areas. Later I found out how uncool it was.

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One word.............Garmin.......................:dri nk:
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Yes, a simple chartplotter. Garmin,s new 400, 500 or 5x5series plotters are great value.
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Garmin 182C mounted in a NavPod
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thats mounted on a 28ss cig.....its awkward at first cause your not used to it...but it grows on you and next thing ya know you wonder how you got along without one! )
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I did a lot of research - Considered the area for flush mounting and ended up ordering the Garmin 545S. I will keep you posted when it finally arrives. Ted.
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What kind of info do these things give you?
I'm sure the more you spend the more bells and whistles.
I assume channels and depths are on the charts. Do they show where you are on the graph with gps.etc??
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They give you a rolling map that shows your position in the center of it. The price variation is mainly related to the size and quality of the display. As said, once you have it you cant understand how you could live without it.
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