GPS for 190 SPort

[Colin5957]

Hi guys. Newbee boat owner & all that, wandering what is the best GPS for a 190 sport with respsect to being able to mount it on the dash

 

[MonacoMike]

What is the budget?

MM

 

[Colin5957]

I'd like something between $300 - $400 if possible

 

[Sangster]

I have a Lowrance Elite 5 in my 185 and I love it.

Ryan

 

[blaster]

I'd like something between $300 - $400 if possible

This one is a little over your budget but would be a good choice.
http://www.boemarine.com/lowrance-elite-5-hdi-83-200-455-800-combo-unit-transom-mount-map-499-00/

Here is another good choice. Price is higher still but a great unit that works as advertised.


http://www.boemarine.com/lowrance-e...-455-800-t-m-transducer-no-charts-map-699-00/

I notice your in Abu Dhabi, I am unsure about the function of the GPS and any potential maps you may get.

 

[Colin5957]

Thanks for the advice guys, I know that Lowrance is an option here amongst others, but having a recommendation helps. One other question I've read that about In-Hull transducer,have you got esperiance of them & do they work?
thanks
Colin

 

[blaster]

You could go with an airmar p79 which you would glue into the bilge. A better choice would be an actual through hull such as the airmar b60. Both will work well but the p79 looses some signal going through the hull. I have also seen the stock lowrance transom mount transducer glued in hull with acceptable results. If you go with the downscan the transducer has to be in the water, it won't work glued in the bilge. Having the xducer in the water also gives the option of having water temp readings. In your application I would go with the transom mount.