Garmin Etrec GPS

[express168]

I am considering the purchase of a basic GPS unit to have in the boat with me, I don't need anything fancy, I am just looking for accurate speeds for trolling, some marking of waypoints of some hotspots ,and a route that I can follow out if I ever get lost or have the thick fog roll in on me AGAIN! The Etrec appears to suit what I need and I just wanted to hear from those who have one or has had one. Thanks.

[Gerritt]

Express168,

 

Garmin makes a nice unit. But in that price range I would also consider A Magellan GPS unit, they are more accurate 3 to 5 meters (10 - 16 feet) and 14 channels when fog rolls in this would be helpful. The Garmin claims accuracy of 15 meters (49 feet) A considerable difference w/ a max of 12 channels

 

Just something to consider.

 

Here is a link for you too look over

 

http://www.magellangps.com/products/produc...amp;prodID=1268

 

 

Gerritt.