madphil

Hi Guys i am looking for a GPS for my gasboats what do you recomend ?.... dont want to throw a load of money on one, only need speed , distance and if possible lightweight and waterproof

thanks in advance

phil.

PEERPSI

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_80...tm.htm#8020873

qdemon

Hi Phil
I use the Garmin Etrex (LEGEND) Model in my Skater26 Cat works fine for me

Bob.

stuch

garmin four runner 101 its the smallest and does what the e-trex does

fordcapri

I use the garmin etrex in my cat and ive never had any problems with it.

Dan S

lots of threads on GPS,

foretrex 101,
forerunner 201 (that's what I have),
forerunner 301,
Etrex.

Dan.

Johnnysplits

Garmin Forerunner 101 works great!!! and mine has been underwater more times than I would like to admit and she keeps on truckin

martno1fan

Anyone used the Garmin geko 201 gps?,any good ?.
Mart

Beasley1

Does this keep the top speed? I cant find out. Someone wants to trade somethin with me for it.

tomtom one xls gps

martno1fan

Is that not the kind that needs to be plugged into your car? its not a hand held one by the looks of it .
Mart

Beasley1

Not sure but probably [:@]

soundguykaraoke50

tom tom doesnt hold top speed,it does have a built in batery,not what you need for this hobby.go garmin,there real cheap on ebay now.

Dan S

Brett,

the TomTom is not what you want for your boat, unless you want to install it in your car or truck when traveling.
won't give you Max/Top speed and its not waterproof like all the other one's that were mentioned.

Dan.

PEERPSI

I use a Garmin Nuvi 550 that hangs on my windshield when not in the boat. It has an internal battery to power it while not plugged in. Likely the Tom Tom does the same.

The 550 is rather expensive to be putting in a boat but what has worked for me so far is putting it in a Ziploc bag. It's been tested!

nooh

G'Day madphil

I use the garmin etrex also and never had any problems with it..

stuch

they work good but that thing is way to heavy. the 4-runner 101 is much smaller and does the same features. the 101 is used for long distance runners and rock climbing.. its light and only 2inches long..

JakeDW

I have a Forerunner 101 got it submurged it even had water in the screen a few weeks back still worked.Just this weekend I get it submurged and it quit working that was on sunday I just tested it and it allmost gets the screen up so I and hopeing when it dries all the way it will work agine.[>:]

Jake

DaveMarles

Garmin Geko 101 or 201 work fine in a boat.

Dreamin Hemi

Personally use a Garmin Forerunner 201. Waterproof , and comes with rechargeable batteries and charger. Lasts about 8 hours "on" before a 1 hour charge is required. Purchased on Ebay for under $100 new.

wayneuk01

garmin etrex also waterproof works a treat

Dan S

I also use the Forerunner 201, its also only 2.1oz.

Dan.

martno1fan

Cheers Dave just what i wanted to hear.
Mart

madphil

Thanks for your help and advice guys
having looked at all the posts i think i will go for the garmin 201 .

phil.

stuch

the forrunner 101 is water proof i've dunked it 20 times...

doomracing

i'd like to see the speed difference between a etrex, and a 101. i can't believe there is more than 1, or 2 mph difference.