Garmin GPS help wanted

mike100 · 15 July 2004, 16:38

Does anyone have any views on this GPS system. It says for land and sea, or would I be better off buying a diferent model. Garmin GPSMAP 276C £529.00 inclusive of VAT
http://www.askdirect.co.uk/search/Ga...PSMAP276C.html

Many thanks

Mike.....

robin · 15 July 2004, 16:54

I have this model.
It fits nicely on my little rib and does exactly what I ask of it.

In an ideal world I would have a much larger screen but then I wouldn't be able to fit it on my rib!

It works on the rib and in my car. (on the dashboard)

Don't forget to factor in the cost of the map cards if you need/want them. About a hundred quid a pop for the 'small' chart card

mike100 · 15 July 2004, 17:50

many thanks for your help

regards

mike......

Erin · 15 July 2004, 17:53

I have also just bought this model. Literally today, so I haven't actually tested it out yet. However, it seems to be a nice little gadget. Good screen, easy to use and I don't think you lose anything from having the multi-function car/boat features. I have experience of both smaller Garmin h/helds and a larger 2006 plotter. It seems to share features of both which is good news.

mike100 · 15 July 2004, 18:00

Many thanks Erin I think I will look into buying this little baby.

Regards

Mike......

robin · 15 July 2004, 18:18

Mike

Is your ribcraft 5.3 the grey one with red stripe on the side and a 90 horse etec?

mike100 · 15 July 2004, 18:42

No red stripe but blue with black rubber heavy duty strip, 90hp Mariner 4stk only had it about three wks new from Ribcraft. Just two hours to go and then shes run in....

Regards

Mike....

robin · 15 July 2004, 18:58

Excellent.

2 hrs will soon pass.