In the Hunt

[Bluewaver]

As luck would have it my Garmin GPS has bit the dust, actually it's just the color is messed up. Impossible to read, it is a Garmin 172C. It is my 2nd one and both have done the same, could be b/c I left the cover off for a few days or could be from accidentally hitting it with the power washer. Now this is over a period of 3 yrs between each one I'd say.. I thinking the Sun, Butt...?

Anyways, was wondering what’s on your dash. I really like the Garmin’s, seems more people friendly. I'm heading to retirement soon, so I wanting to spend only around $600 tops. Color screens are cool but hard to see in the sun to me.
Input is appreciated

wd

[TTU Wader]

I have a garmin 440 and really like it.

[kenny]

I'm older and need a bigger screen than the 400 series, so I'm leaning toward a Garmin 541s $650. with transducer and maps already loaded or a 546s which is $200. more but has superior screen resolution. By the way screens have come a long way from the 172C. You'll see it fine!
Your transducer power/data cord probably will screw right into a new unit so each unit would be cheaper if you use your old transducer. Mine is fried! lol
I get my electronics exclusively from www.gpsdiscount.com They have the best prices. Email or call 'em for even better prices.

[Robalo]

Probably the sun cooked it-had that happen to my Lowrance and also lost the digital speedo on my 4 wheeler-just a black blob instaed of read out.

[Bluewaver]

Probably the sun cooked it-had that happen to my Lowrance and also lost the digital speedo on my 4 wheeler-just a black blob instaed of read out.

Yep, I'm thinking the same too. Didn't tell the wife about not covering it up but I think she's on to me b/c thats what she saw on the 1st one and told me "hey aren't you suppose to keep that covered up" duh yeah and then..

[Bluewaver]

I'm older and need a bigger screen than the 400 series, so I'm leaning toward a Garmin 541s $650. with transducer and maps already loaded or a 546s which is $200. more but has superior screen resolution. By the way screens have come a long way from the 172C. You'll see it fine!
Your transducer power/data cord probably will screw right into a new unit so each unit would be cheaper if you use your old transducer. Mine is fried! lol
I get my electronics exclusively from www.gpsdiscount.com They have the best prices. Email or call 'em for even better prices.

Yes Sir, I've used them before. and Yes I too need a bigger screen, the old eyes aren't what they used to be.

Thanks to all, for your input..

wd

[Hydra Man]

I've got the 541 (no 's') and am happy with it. Really has more functionality than I'll ever use. The screen seems big enough, until I get off my buddies 30 footer with twin 12" Raymarine screens. ("Are we fishing or playing video games?")
Given the low cost of automotive GPS navigation these days, I keep thinking the price will come down on these units.

[Lori77563]

As long as you put marine in the name manufacturers are allow to increase the price by 300%.

[clark08]

I have seen ttu waders garmin 440 an it is a good gps....have seen the 541s they r good....depends on what screen size u want....I have the 640 for screen size but as well as the road map capabilities it has...hope it helps!