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[cAn'T sWim]

I have never used GPS so not sure if this is a stupid question or not.......Are there differences when you buy the GPS system in terms of Marine or Auto... or is it just a matter of buying a Nautical/Marine map system for download or whatever you would call it?

[tiggerman]

I think GPS is GPS, no matter where you are. I have never used it, so I'm not a GPS'ologist..... I can't imagine much difference. I know there are various maps and navigation charts for download....

[Doooer]

Any GPS unit is only as good as the mapping software that comes with it. Basically, it takes your exact location (according to satellites) and places it on a map. Most of the smaller units require you to download the maps from a computer. You can purchase road maps or marine maps depending on your requirements.

The thing that's really cool about a GPS on a boat is that you can have it guide you home even in the heaviest fog or darkest night.

[secord]

I take a small hand-held unit with me when I go anywhere that is unfamilar to me. It is just a basic unit that I also use when hunting, but it works very well. It also tells me MPH, so I can check the speedometer in the boat.

[cAn'T sWim]

HOLY SH@! this stuff is expensive!!!! I was checking into getting a unit that contained a fish finder, GPS and Temp gauge...... I only want to buy the receiver, not the satellite from NASA!!!!!


All I can say is WOW!!!!!

[tiggerman]

Check out this one:
http://www.basspro-s...arTarget=browse

[cAn'T sWim]

Check out this one:
http://www.basspro-s...arTarget=browse

Too good to be true???? I wonder if it is any good though? I will do some read-ups on it tonight and see if there is any Consumer reports on them...

Thanks Tigger!! I appreciate it! Exactly what I was LQQing for.....compact, functional and not too much bling bling!!

[tiggerman]

I bought mine at WallyWOrld for cheap because it was a closeout. It didn't even come with a temp. sensor. I bought that on my own. It happens that Humminbird is headquartered right here in 'bama!!!

[cAn'T sWim]

Check out this one:
http://www.basspro-s...arTarget=browse

Tiggerman....Is this identical to the one you bought or very similar?

It looked a little different in your Pic..... or maybe I am just going blind!

[tiggerman]

Totally different from mine. I got a Humminbird Pirhana 3- doesn't have the GPS capability. I only paid $45 dollars for mine....

[cAn'T sWim]

I went to the Eagle Electronics website and checked out that Cuda 240. Anyway, I downloaded the Emulator ...Cuda240 version and I'm SOLD!

That thing is cool.... and tons of useful stuff on it.

I recommend to anyone who has never used GPS/Sonar, to download Eagles's Emulators and play around with them. What an awesome way to check out their products.

Check it out

Eagle Product Emulators