I use Garmin handhelds mounted with RAM ball mounts just in reach on the gunnels. GPSMAP 76 shown below and I now have a new GPSMAP 78, 3 models to choose from, depending of features needed. (my fish finder also shown mounted on the right)
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| Author: | Aero_70 [ Wed Mar 02, 2016 7:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Whats everyone using for GPS |
All, I went out on Leap Day (Feb 29th) and spent my bonus day sailing all day. Lake Lanier had 8-10mph winds, gusting to 22. Wowzers, I love this boat! I learned an important lesson about leash it or loose it. I had a really old GPS that I used on my bike made that terrible "kerplunk" sound as it went overboard. That being said.. What are you using and recommend for GPS? I am trying to decide on a handheld vs small fishfinder\GPS combo unit. So what are the pros and cons from those of you that have used both or have a preference either way? BTW I am leaning towards a floating handled, but with the prices overlapping with the entry level combo units with GPS and fishfinder I am a bit torn. I understand that a mounted combo unit adds additional complexity and a need for another battery, wiring etc.. I fish casually, want tracking ability on my local lakes, want basic GPS functions to show current, avg speed etc, but also want trip planning and navigation for when I am in places other than my local lakes (SW Florida in particular) Thanks Paul Links |
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Wed Mar 02, 2016 10:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Whats everyone using for GPS |
I use Garmin handhelds mounted with RAM ball mounts just in reach on the gunnels. GPSMAP 76 shown below and I now have a new GPSMAP 78, 3 models to choose from, depending of features needed. (my fish finder also shown mounted on the right)
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| Author: | Chekika [ Wed Mar 02, 2016 11:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Whats everyone using for GPS |
KB, 1+ |
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| Author: | Scrumpy [ Wed Mar 02, 2016 11:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Whats everyone using for GPS |
I'm using a Lowrance HDS 7 with Navionics. Though I also carry a Garmin 60Csx loaded with Bluecharts for backup.  P4150451 by Rob Appleby-Goudberg, on Flickr
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| Author: | Sardinian Islander [ Wed Mar 02, 2016 4:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Whats everyone using for GPS |
I use a Garmin Dakota 20 with local maps of Sardinia (very accurate 1:25000 scale) that i uploaded in the memory. I dont have bathymetry anyway but ... do i need? After having thought about fixing it somewhere in the cockpit i decided to keep it in my pocket and check it when i need. consider that I dont fish much. the fuctions i need are speed and distances from the waypoints |
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| Author: | hawk232 [ Wed Mar 02, 2016 8:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Whats everyone using for GPS |
garmin 78sc here, love it the unit but I am quite disappointed in the "waterproof". after taking several good waves it will pop up and say "lost external power" and it begins a countdown to shut it off. I am now looking for a dry bag for it. kind of defeats the purpose of a waterproof floating gps doesn't it?? also, it seems this is not a rare problem (hence the reason I am just accepting it as it is). seriously though, the gps is really nice if you can get past the fact you would have to keep it in a clear dry bag... |
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| Author: | hjdca [ Wed Mar 02, 2016 8:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Whats everyone using for GPS |
My Lowrance elite 5 has been reliable and it has endured some spray... Here I am catching a swell and it crested right at my aka bar.. The Lowrance keeps on going... However, I have always had the microsd card slot taped shut with clear packaging tape. That is good insurance.  
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Wed Mar 02, 2016 8:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Whats everyone using for GPS |
hawk232 wrote: garmin 78sc here, love it the unit but I am quite disappointed in the "waterproof". after taking several good waves it will pop up and say "lost external power" and it begins a countdown to shut it off. I am now looking for a dry bag for it. kind of defeats the purpose of a waterproof floating gps doesn't it?? also, it seems this is not a rare problem (hence the reason I am just accepting it as it is). seriously though, the gps is really nice if you can get past the fact you would have to keep it in a clear dry bag... I fill unused ports with silicon adhesive and used ports with Di-electric grease to keep the salt water out. My first 76sc died the first week without it. No problems for 5 years since filling all ports under the flimsy flaps. |
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| Author: | Aero_70 [ Thu Mar 03, 2016 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Whats everyone using for GPS |
Thanks everyone. How long does the Elite 5 run on a small 12v battery? Paul Links |
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| Author: | Jammer [ Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Whats everyone using for GPS |
Aero_70 wrote: Thanks everyone. How long does the Elite 5 run on a small 12v battery? Paul Links When I turn my screen brightness down to 6-7 I can usually get around 12 hours using a Lowrance 5 Chirp Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | hjdca [ Thu Mar 03, 2016 11:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Whats everyone using for GPS |
Aero_70 wrote: Thanks everyone. How long does the Elite 5 run on a small 12v battery? Paul Links I am not sure... I bought the hobie kit with the battery and it fits into the back hatch in the TI. I charge it every time I go out and it last the whole day. You probably could run it down to 10.5 volts in about 12 hours or so, but, I have never tested it... |
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| Author: | prawns [ Sat Mar 05, 2016 4:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Whats everyone using for GPS |
My lowrance gets the famous "fogging on inside of screen" sometimes from moisture inside. Everybody blames the microsd card slot for allowing water ingress and perhaps thats true - but mines not a GPS unit, so mine has no microsd card slot at all its just "solid plastic" there - yet still got moisture inside within a month of ownership lols (and my sounder was mounted in the center of my old yak between my feet - where it got *zero* salt water spray - the light hosing off after a day out is where mine got moisure in it lols) Obviously in my case it cant of gotten in through the microsd slot as there isnt one - but mine does have a small rubber bung on the back of the unit under the wiring plugs - which is the only possible point of entry on mine (unless factory stuffed their seals) Check for a rubber bung on lowrance units - if it exists - Glue this down with sealant too (the bung just presses on and off) If you already got moisture inside - remove that bung and sit unit in the sun "screen down" to allow for evaporation out that hole - then glue the bung back in lols (no more foggy screens for me) To work out battery life - just check specs for the sounders power draw. If the sounder draws 1amp - then thats 1amp per hour of use. Means a 7amp hour battery theoretically lasts 7 hours? (my understanding of it anyway) I get 8 hours no worrys from my 7amp hour and my lowrance elite4xhdi - but I dont have GPS and perhaps that chews more power no idea? |
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| Author: | Chekika [ Sun Mar 06, 2016 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Whats everyone using for GPS |
When you see fogging/droplets in the window on a gps, the end is not far away. Keith |
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| Author: | Jammer [ Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Whats everyone using for GPS |
prawns wrote: My lowrance gets the famous "fogging on inside of screen" sometimes from moisture inside. Everybody blames the microsd card slot for allowing water ingress and perhaps thats true - but mines not a GPS unit, so mine has no microsd card slot at all its just "solid plastic" there - yet still got moisture inside within a month of ownership lols (and my sounder was mounted in the center of my old yak between my feet - where it got *zero* salt water spray - the light hosing off after a day out is where mine got moisure in it lols) Obviously in my case it cant of gotten in through the microsd slot as there isnt one - but mine does have a small rubber bung on the back of the unit under the wiring plugs - which is the only possible point of entry on mine (unless factory stuffed their seals) Check for a rubber bung on lowrance units - if it exists - Glue this down with sealant too (the bung just presses on and off) If you already got moisture inside - remove that bung and sit unit in the sun "screen down" to allow for evaporation out that hole - then glue the bung back in lols (no more foggy screens for me) To work out battery life - just check specs for the sounders power draw. If the sounder draws 1amp - then thats 1amp per hour of use. Means a 7amp hour battery theoretically lasts 7 hours? (my understanding of it anyway) I get 8 hours no worrys from my 7amp hour and my lowrance elite4xhdi - but I dont have GPS and perhaps that chews more power no idea? Lowrance has an excellent warranty. Maybe send to them and they will probably send you a new one. They have for everyone else I know that's ever had any issues. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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