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nicke posted 09-15-2006 01:39 AM ET (US)
I’m buying a new Montauk 15 in February. Now I’m looking at GPS and Fish finders combos .One was Humminbird 787C2 fish finder & chart plotter or Garman 178C fish finder & chart plotter. Now the one that just caught my eye was Garman 276C portable land & sea package, because I wheel in the bush with my jeep and the GPS that I use in my jeep is old. Are the GPS and fish finder & chart plotter combos Good Please some feed back….Nick.
an86carrera posted 09-15-2006 08:32 AM ET (US)
I have the humminbird Matrix 97 it has worked very well for two years now. It sits on my boat outside on the lift in a saltwater enviroment.
Can't say anything bad about it.
Len
mitch13 posted 09-15-2006 10:44 AM ET (US)
I have the Garmin 178, not the color model, on my boat, and am very happy with it.
JBCornwell posted 09-15-2006 12:58 PM ET (US)
I use a Garmin 276C in my boat, in my vehicle and in my pocket on internal battery when afoot in strange territory, Nick. Had it two years now and never any problem. I did buy an extra, blank 256Mb card. I haven't yet exceeded the capacity. There are blank cards available on ebay up to 512Mb.
As far as I know, only the newer (and more costly) versions are as versatile or more versatile. Those newer models have added features for monitoring weather, etc.
Of course, it isn't a SONAR unit, but will work with the Garmin Sonar accessory (don't remember the model of that). I prefer the Eagle stand alone SONAR that stays in the boat.
Yes, I would like a larger screen when on the boat and I sometimes need to shade the screen to read it in strong sun. When I am afoot I am glad it isn't any bigger. :)
I use Mapsource CDs in my PC: U.S. Recreational Lakes and City Navigator V8 (upgraded from City Select V5 and V6). There are a variety of other packages for particular interests.
If I had to replace it I would probably get another 276C. I suppose that is a recommendation.
Red sky at night. . .
JB
Chuck Tribolet posted 09-15-2006 03:37 PM ET (US)
Garmin's website doesn't list their external SONAR box as
an accessory for the 276C.

Chuck
JBCornwell posted 09-15-2006 06:22 PM ET (US)
You are correct, of course, Chuck.
My error. Even if it was I would stick with my Eagle for Sonar.
Red sky at night. . .
JB
nicke posted 09-18-2006 03:03 AM ET (US)
Jb Cornwell thank you for the info......Nick
nicke posted 09-18-2006 03:04 AM ET (US)
Jb Cornwell thank you for the info......Nick

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Author	Topic: Humminbird 787C2 VS Garman 178C
nicke	posted 09-15-2006 01:39 AM ET (US) I’m buying a new Montauk 15 in February. Now I’m looking at GPS and Fish finders combos .One was Humminbird 787C2 fish finder & chart plotter or Garman 178C fish finder & chart plotter. Now the one that just caught my eye was Garman 276C portable land & sea package, because I wheel in the bush with my jeep and the GPS that I use in my jeep is old. Are the GPS and fish finder & chart plotter combos Good Please some feed back….Nick.
an86carrera	posted 09-15-2006 08:32 AM ET (US) I have the humminbird Matrix 97 it has worked very well for two years now. It sits on my boat outside on the lift in a saltwater enviroment. Can't say anything bad about it. Len
mitch13	posted 09-15-2006 10:44 AM ET (US) I have the Garmin 178, not the color model, on my boat, and am very happy with it.
JBCornwell	posted 09-15-2006 12:58 PM ET (US) I use a Garmin 276C in my boat, in my vehicle and in my pocket on internal battery when afoot in strange territory, Nick. Had it two years now and never any problem. I did buy an extra, blank 256Mb card. I haven't yet exceeded the capacity. There are blank cards available on ebay up to 512Mb. As far as I know, only the newer (and more costly) versions are as versatile or more versatile. Those newer models have added features for monitoring weather, etc. Of course, it isn't a SONAR unit, but will work with the Garmin Sonar accessory (don't remember the model of that). I prefer the Eagle stand alone SONAR that stays in the boat. Yes, I would like a larger screen when on the boat and I sometimes need to shade the screen to read it in strong sun. When I am afoot I am glad it isn't any bigger. :) I use Mapsource CDs in my PC: U.S. Recreational Lakes and City Navigator V8 (upgraded from City Select V5 and V6). There are a variety of other packages for particular interests. If I had to replace it I would probably get another 276C. I suppose that is a recommendation. Red sky at night. . . JB
Chuck Tribolet	posted 09-15-2006 03:37 PM ET (US) Garmin's website doesn't list their external SONAR box as an accessory for the 276C. Chuck
JBCornwell	posted 09-15-2006 06:22 PM ET (US) You are correct, of course, Chuck. My error. Even if it was I would stick with my Eagle for Sonar. Red sky at night. . . JB
nicke	posted 09-18-2006 03:03 AM ET (US) Jb Cornwell thank you for the info......Nick
nicke	posted 09-18-2006 03:04 AM ET (US) Jb Cornwell thank you for the info......Nick