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Topic: GPS Advice  (Read 1942 times)

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Malibu_Two

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Not sure if I've posted this before, but here goes:

Is there a good and not-too-expensive all-purpose portable GPS unit that can be used on a kayak to set way-points as well as give street directions for use in a car?
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EWB

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You are looking at two totally different environments. So I would argue getting one that can handle the harsh marine environment. I have this one and have been happy with it so far. Oh and you can find it way cheaper. I think I got mine for $160 from Amazon. Try and get one that connect to you computer (usually via a USB cable). It makes the data entry way faster.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=144&pID=6446
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mickfish

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Andrew I was thinking along the same lines and Lowrance and Magellan both make one but both have some big draw backs. I have seen both on close out prices so maybe they are upgrading. here is a comparsion. http://www.greatlakes4x4.com/showthread.php?t=71447
A friend of mine has the Lowrance he paid $149 its pretty nice but the battery only last about 2 hours.
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