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Garmin Chart Plotter Hunting......
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 08/03/2004 01:56 AM
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Fair Warning
Joined: 02/17/2007
Posts: 3334
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Garmin Chart Plotter Hunting......
I am looking at two models: Garmin Chart Plotter 182 (5.5 inch) and 232 (7.1 inch). So far the best prices I have seen are from Consumer Marine Electronics.
Garmin 182 (internal) $449
Garmin 232 (external) $869
What offers have the rest of you seen out there lately?
How important is the external antenna vs internal?
I prefer to pay for a bigger screen than to pay for color....am I wrong?
Thanks guys!
Louis@Bad-Fish.Com
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08/03/2004 02:28 AM
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tj
Joined: 02/20/2007
Posts: 3489
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RE: Garmin Chart Plotter Hunting......
Hey Louis the West Marine in LB had 2 (Open boxes) Garmin 2010C for sale for $999. Not sure if they are still availbale. In addition not sure if the screen is to large for your needs. I run one in my Davis and love the heck out of it. Hell of a deal. They are coming out with a 3010C. Same size screen but you are able to hook up all sorts of stuff the new model.
Tim"TailChaser"25' Davis SC Rock HarborVolvo D4-260 Diesel
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08/03/2004 02:31 AM
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Farallon 25
Joined: 03/15/2007
Posts: 1520
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RE: Garmin Chart Plotter Hunting......
Louis,
How have you been? Have you looked at the 2006C? You can find them on ebay lately for about $950. I purchased mine from Westmarine for $2,000 at the end of last year. BoatUS was also closing them out at $999 a couple of weeks ago.
As far as the 182C vs. the 232 I would pick the 182C for two reasons. The 232 has a slower processor in it. The screen is also pretty hard to see during the day. Good luck.
Robert
Phoenix 29
"Double Limits"
Reliable Fishing Products
Robert
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08/03/2004 02:52 AM
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YO HO ONO
Joined: 03/07/2007
Posts: 5310
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RE: Garmin Chart Plotter Hunting......
Just got off the phone with Eric in electronics. price was 1999.00
I asked if they were closing out the 2010C he said yes price is 1999.00 Q:How much for the mono? A:We don't have any.
Couldn't tell you whether or not he had just put the crack pipe down,
So you may wanna call yourself. for all I know he's pricing the 3010C
West Marine 251 Marina Dr
Long Beach, CA 90803
PHONE: (562) 598-9400
Took the Guy two minutes to Answer the phone
I guess they are really busy @ 8:30am
P.S. Ebay has a 2010C for 1300.00
WORLD'S BEST FISHhttp://www.allcoastsportfishing.com/photos/data/500/105317Clown_trigger-thumb.jpg
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08/03/2004 03:26 AM
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tj
Joined: 02/20/2007
Posts: 3489
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RE: Garmin Chart Plotter Hunting......
This was about two weeks ago. They were open boxes on the table. My bad Don I didnt say that part. I had one in my hand.
Tim"TailChaser"25' Davis SC Rock HarborVolvo D4-260 Diesel
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08/03/2004 03:41 AM
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YO HO ONO
Joined: 03/07/2007
Posts: 5310
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RE: Garmin Chart Plotter Hunting......
That was definately a Buy price! after looking at Rob E's
I drooled.............. bad to the bone
WORLD'S BEST FISHhttp://www.allcoastsportfishing.com/photos/data/500/105317Clown_trigger-thumb.jpg
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08/03/2004 03:56 AM
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Fair Warning
Joined: 02/17/2007
Posts: 3334
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Thats a hell of a TV set......
.....Some nice screen size to that one there.....I like it!
You got some nice sh!t there man! makes me want to go offshore with you!
Louis@Bad-Fish.Com
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08/03/2004 05:44 AM
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tj
Joined: 02/20/2007
Posts: 3489
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RE: Thats a hell of a TV set......
Thanks Louis. Having them all linked toether is bitchen also. On my radar I have it set up so when I see a target I put my cursor on that target and it tells me lat/long, nm, and bearing of where that target is. My favorite piece is the autopilot.
Tim"TailChaser"25' Davis SC Rock HarborVolvo D4-260 Diesel
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08/03/2004 05:55 AM
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freddie
Joined: 04/19/2007
Posts: 3599
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RE: Garmin Chart Plotter Hunting......
Louis, there is another reason to go Garmin that I forgot to mention to you last night - Service. If you ever have to send it in for repair, Garmin downloads and saves all your WPs, and reloads them back after repair. They have WPs permanently saved in case you buy another unit down the road -just send it to them and they reload all your favorite saved spots.
Fish the Tides - Freddie
Fish the Tides - Freddie
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08/03/2004 06:03 AM
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Fish Tale II
Joined: 12/31/1999
Posts: 368
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RE: Garmin Chart Plotter Hunting......
Look at garmins 172c. I think it has all of the same stuff as the 182. Less than $600 on the net. About $80 for bluechart and $40 for a 16 mb chip.
I just bought a 276c and bluechart but wish now I had a little bigger screen. 276c- 3.8 diagonal screen, 172c- 4.5 diagonal screen.
Eric
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08/03/2004 06:23 AM
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Fair Warning
Joined: 02/17/2007
Posts: 3334
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Garmin Way to go!
Yes I will be looking at the 2006 also. I will trade large screen for color any day, looks like the 2006 and the 232 have the same screen (7.1), but the 2006 in newer (?) I am on a budget, so its quite possible I will just go with the 182 with the 5.5 screen.....but we will see.
So where are all the latest on-line dealers? Give me leads....
And thanks for all the info Freddie!
Louis@Bad-Fish.Com
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08/03/2004 04:20 PM
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Tailman
Joined: 12/31/1999
Posts: 1962
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RE: Garmin Way to go!
I got a 188C combo unit for 1199 including trasducer. Found a deal on line and went to West Marine and asked if they would match the deal and they did.Love my new COLOR unit !!
Tailman
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08/04/2004 10:15 AM
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Reel Hungry
Joined: 12/31/1999
Posts: 2386
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RE: Garmin Chart Plotter Hunting......
The prices you have on the 182 and the 232 are the lowest youll find IMO,really good prices.
Reel Hungry
25'Skipjack
Reel HungrySkipjack FB[img]http://momentoffame.com/photopost/data/564/avatarboatLarge.jpg[/img]
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08/04/2004 01:53 PM
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WhalinDave
Joined: 12/31/1999
Posts: 264
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RE: Garmin Chart Plotter Hunting......
I had the 232 on the old boat & loved it. Didn't think I needed the color until I used a buddy's unit. Color really makes the different types of information stand out. If I had the space, I would have the 2006 or 2010 color unit. All I have room for is the 182 and even though it's a little smaller, I'm happy with the compromise.
Good Luck.
Parker 2520 DVSC
Volvo Diesel "Sweet Pickle"
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