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| I have been looking into buying a gps. The Garmin Map 76S looks like it may have all the features I need. Anyone have any experience with this unit? |
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| I have the Gamin 76. I am really happy with it. The only bad thing is that it’s a battery hog. If you are going to mount it in your boat, I suggest on hard wiring it to the fuse box, or do like I do and use a cigarette lighter adapter.
If I could do it over again, I would have bought the Map76 instead.
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Location: Mokena, IL | Raze,
Did you ever pick up the garmin 76s? If so, how do you like it? I am thinking of getting one and would like the "Hot spot map" feature.
Thanks
Doc |
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Location: Holly, MI | I have Garmin's eMap and have been very pleased with it. It is not the newest one out there anymore so it is reasonably priced. They have all kinds of map programs (including lake maps) and different size chips to put in it for memory storage. Garmin has great support and updates are free online to get the latest donloadable upgrades. I bought mine on eBay, they can be bought between 100 and 200 bucks.
All of the handhelds are battery hogs. Get the 12 volt cable for in the boat for sure. |
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Location: NeverNever Lake | Doc,
What a great little unit!! I got Mapsource Waterways and Lights and Lakemaster's Ohio software. For a handheld it's everything I need and more! It shows the sun and moon on a real time planetary movement pic and gives sunrise to moon set times. I may have to read the owners manual sometime......................................................
!!!!!!!!!!!!@#$%^&*(((()))))))))))))))))))))))_RAZE |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | Hey, Raze, I just got a Garmin, too, but I think it is the unit one notch down from what you have. What sold me on it was the claim that it floats, what with my clutzy ways. Maybe you can show me how to use it out on Piedmont. I'll call ya tonight, see ya. mm |
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Location: NeverNever Lake | Sounds good Mikie, I should be on the road around 8:30. I got no cell signal at Piedmont. Man, that lake really is out in the boonies. lol |
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Location: Edina, MN | If you plan to use it exclusively in the boat, I would consider a dash mount unit with a bigger screen. My brother has the unit you describe and while it is an excellent unit, it is tough to see the small screen. If you want something portable, go for it. |
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| I have the emap. I have taken from Georgian Bay to the Jungles of Belize. I love it!
Like lobi said, it is also programable. I could find my way to any nook and cranny in North America with that baby. |
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| This post disturbs me greatly
Edited by Sponge 6/26/2007 6:18 AM
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Location: Athens, Ohio | Dude, looks like the 24th is a go for Piedmont, but I'll call ya tonight to confirm. thanks again so much, m |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Definitley get the dash mount for the unit, and the adapter, too. I had the entire setup that way last year with a simple Etrex, and loved the thing. |
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Location: NeverNever Lake | Screen size IS the only drawback, however, Garmin does have a power/data cable w/wire leads to interface with a bigger screen like a pc or fishfinder lcd. Still checking on compatability with other units. It may only transfer tracks and waypoints. I'll look into it someday.
I still continue to drag a long rope behind the boat though,to make sure I stay on track............... lol, Sponge! |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | I get real nervous when Sponge starts that sex-tent talk. m |
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