bluedevil Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I currently have a Lowrance lms 240 that still works great but since going with a color fishfinder I want to upgrade my GPS to color. I have done some searching but just cant seem to find what I am looking for. Everything I have found is a combo unit and I already have a good color fish finder I just want a color GPS map. Any suggestions?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmishler Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Garmin 440 i love this gps i dont have anything bad to say about. We talked to alot of people about just the gps and they said hands now garmin makes the best gps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulywood Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Matt,Garmin does make the best GPS/Plotter units. The biggest problem is that with all brands the plotters are significantly more expensive than a sonar unit. I had a few links to companies in response to a thread by gspsteel below. I also found a company out of Okemos called J and H that sells marine electronics. There are plenty of units available, just depends on the budget. BTW, I have a Garmin GPSMap 292 and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedevil Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Thanks guys. Did some more searching with your recommendations and I think I found what I am looking for. A Garmin GPSMAP 430 for $399. Matt, does your 440 come preloaded with depth contours and marine nav aids for the great lakes or do you have to buy the bluechart chip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulywood Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Matt, might want to check this out:http://www.hodgesmarine.com/They have a rebate for $200 from Garmin if you buy a plotter and map chip. They have the 421 plotter listed for $400. If the card is $100 then it would only cost you $300 out the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedevil Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Thanks Nick.I was looking a GPS CITY and they had the same rebate deal. Kinda waiting to hear back from Matt cause if I read the specs right, the 430 comes with alot of preloaded info. If it does'nt I think I will go that route with the 421 and rebate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulywood Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 You can try contacting Garmin or GPS City, they might be able to tell you what comes preloaded. I'm waiting to hear back from Hodges on an autopilot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulywood Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Matt, if you get a Garmin and need a chip for Lake Michigan I have an extra one. I got a new chip with inland lakes and Saginaw Bay on it. Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedevil Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 Thanks Nick I will most likely be getting one soon so I really appreciate it.. I have a Lakemaster Chip but I think it will only work in a Lowrance though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedevil Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 Well I ordered my new GPS today.Went with a Garmin GPSMAP 535. Found a really good deal on it on ebay. Retails for $899 I got it for $450. There are still some left for that price if anyone is looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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