Remember, even the best GPS navigation system never replace the human experience
Not everyone knows what is the GPS for boats, so this topic and the available models will be discussed briefly. GPS, or Global Positioning System, has transformed the way we navigate the world, and its application in boating is no exception. Originally developed for military use, GPS systems now guide everything from cars to cell phones, and their role in…
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Someone might argue that Garmin Striker 4 Bbuilt-in GPS Fish Finder is not the best for ice fishing, but I cannot find a better in the hundred bucks range. Normally, thinking humans know that meaning “the best “is a very subjective concept. For me, this Garmin device is the best of the established requirements I found on the net. I…
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I decided to look at the complex solutions of other marine electronics manufacturers and begin with Raymarine combo packages. In order to have some reference point, I will try to compare with the Lowrance boat box bundle. Here is an option offered by Outback Marine Australia – Raymarine Multifunction Display – a-SERIES DOWNVISION AND SIDEVISION PACKS – a128 DownVision &…
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I recently came across Lowrance Boat Box Bundle. It is presented as an outfit of your boat in terms of „all in one box. “ Let’s look what this marine electronics manufacturer is offering in this miracle box and is it really include everything for perfect fishing as it is not just another GPS for boat device. By searching in…
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Product: Garmin GPSMAP 78sc Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter review Cheapest Place to Buy: Amazon.com Display: 2.6 inches Coverage: Built-in BlueChart g2 U.S./Bahamas coastal charts with shorelines, depth contours, navaids, harbors, marinas, and more Display Resolution: 160 x 240 pixels Battery Life: 20 hours/2AA Included Date First Available: April 23, 2010 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ In my previous post, I did some research about…
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Why do we need to use Humminbird GPS heading sensor when internal antennas for nowadays sat nav devices are quite accurate? For those who know what the heck this heading sensor (HS) is you can skip my post and go for fishing. Properly installed HS on your boat helps you catch the bigger fish. Today GPS receiver chips are becoming…
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Sometimes purchasing a used marine GPS for sale could save much money especially when for brand new GPS Chartplotter price is over $1K. Not always the latest and high priced models are the best choices. Producers have their own tricks to attract customers unfortunately sometimes with totally unusable new features just to raise the unit prices. Not every time those…
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It is not so easy to make the best choice for GPS for boat with integrated fishfinder to fit in the budget. Here on the Baltic Sea sailing and boating season is about to open. Boats are prepared for next voyages and regattas. Recently I have been asking for helping and advice regarding GPS for boat selection. I was asked…
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Product: Garmin GPSmap 478 GPS Receiver Cheapest place to Buy: Amazon.com Weight 13.6 ounces Dimensions 5.7 x 1.9 x 3.2 inches Display Size 3.7 inches Display Resolution 480 x 320 Warranty 365 Days (Parts)/ 365 Days (Labor) My Rating: 8 out of 10 ——————————————————————————————— Recently I met with in my opinion an excellent GPS navigation system – Garmin GPSMAP 478 GPS Receiver….
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I recently read an article that due to the NATO Operation Joint Warrior GPS signals temporarily will be blocked at Faraid Head and Loch Ewe Between October 5 and October 16. It made me think how easily, press the button and all of our car navigation, marine navigation GPS, handheld GPS and also so handy smartphone GPS navigation apps are…
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