GPS systems

[SilveradoSS]

What GPS systems are you all using?

[seapuppy]

I have 3 gps's....raymarine that is built in...can't remember the model number..
a garmin 176c color model...
and a Magellan maps 410...it's grey scale and pretty accurate...

the raymarine is connected to the vhf so if I hit the dsc button...they come where ever I am....courteousy of the US Coasties...


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[SilveradoSS]

I am looking at the Garmin 430x because I have XM radio on the boat already and I can get weather and radar weather with my XM subscription. I figure radar weather can extend my time on the water on those questionable days. Obviously you would not stray as far from the dock.

[the19hole]

I have the 430 and love it. Great value. Had it on my old 2300 and now my 2700.

[SilveradoSS]

Have you used the XM weather feature?

[Fly Boy]

Garmin Nuvi760, but not that I'd really ever need it. Most lakes around here arent all that big..

[the19hole]

Originally Posted by SilveradoSS

Have you used the XM weather feature?

Have not used the XM feature. I'm a Sirius guy and our cell coverage is good on Cumberland so real-time radar on cell phone is great.

[Fly Boy]

Cumberland... Awesome lake there! We've spent time there and Rough River area.

[SilveradoSS]

Are Sirius and XM the same company now? How does that work with subscriptions?

[the19hole]

Same company but still different hardware I think.

[SilveradoSS]

I know the equipment is different. I just need to find out if the accounts are linked.