GPS

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Hi people been looking at GPS unit for a while want a handle held in colour is the Lowrance iFINDER H2Oc

[Coddy]

Hi Ewen

 

I would think that the majority of us use a fixed unit rather than a hand held.

 

Fixed units you get a bigger screen with more chart detail but of course a lot depends what boat you have of if you want it for other reasons.

 

You could have a look on my web site www.fishing-boat.info for gps/plotters for ideas.

 

Coddy

 

[Duncan F (bathclaret)]

Hi Ewen,

 

I've had an H20 for a few months now, as a back-up unit for my fixed plotter, which also came with the NauticPath chart. That works really well because the plotter is also a Lowrance, so swapping the marks data file between both (via SD card) and my PC is very easy. Getting the SD card in and out is slightly fiddly - it sits behind the batteries - but no real problem. You can run an H20 via a 12v lead or batteries, expect to use most of a pair of AA batteries in a busy day's fishing.

 

The screen is clear and bright and no problem at all with fixing position. Running the 2 devices at the same time, the "Arrival alarm" goes off on both within a split second. For a small unit it's very rugged too.

 

Apart from the luxury of a backup in case of failure of the main plotter, the H20 is also useful to take with you if you go on a charter trip, to "see where you are"

 

Overall, a well recommended unit.

 

[plaicemat]

Hi, ewen. Have a look at JK Max Navigation website and go to the special offers. The have a load of Lowrance handhelds at very good prices. Check it out.

 

Terry.