Re: gps 76 for marine use
From: Pablo (jnaut_nospam_at_earthlink.net)
Date: 10/27/04
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Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 16:02:08 -0700
By gps76, I assume you mean gpsMAP 76? The gpsmap 76 would be a fine unit
to use for this purpose. You can use either the BlueCharts or Mapsource
(for land, roads) and all are excellent. My GPSMAP has eight megabytes
which gets a pretty decent urbanized region when using mapsource. While I
find this unit MORE than adequte for road navigation IT DOES NOT AUTO-ROUTE.
This may be of importance to some. Ie, it isn't going to tell you HOW to
get to a location with turn directions etc. All it does is show you the map
(street detail is great) and tells you what the next upcoming street is.
For me, it rocks the house. As a baisc marine unit, I think you'll be
happy.
I was into gps in the old(er) days and owned a garmin gpsII. No maps, just
a breadcrumb trail with your waypoints (if entered) around you in empty
space. We used to sail with and it was considered the greatest thing since
sliced bread. We used it for the very things you indicate- deviation from
course etc. Now I use the 76 map for hardcore sea kayaking and have never
been more happy.
Paul
"nortyler" <nortyler@excite.com> wrote in message
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> I saw a classified for a gps76 for $120, figure $100 might get it. My
> question is whether this would be a good purchase or if the money
> would be better spent getting a newer unit with more memory, or memory
> card capable.
> The idea was for use on my sailboat in an area that I normally sail
> and am familiar. I had a gps along once and liked seeing my deviation
> from course, we set a waypoint at a bridge and I was able to see the
> straightness of my track. That was about as much as I played with the
> unit. I think a gps would be nice to have along at night or in bad
> weather. I might want to connect the gps to a tiller pilot, although
> I am not sure how much more useful this would be than a compass
> heading. I am generally in the same familiar cruising area and there
> are not strong currents.
> Is this type of gps any good for navigating roads? On road was not
> the primary goal but might be a bonus if any of these handheld units
> are very capable.
> Thanks in advance for any thoughts you might have.
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