I need to buy a GPS to use kayaking in Mexico and the US. I don't need a ton of fancy stuff that I will never use. I would like to be able to read it without my reading glasses. Of course, I want it as waterproof as possible. Does anybody have an opinion on which is the best brand and model? I don't care if the design was copied from a competitor. Thank you in advance for your comments. Jeff, Veracruz, MX _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Jeff, I use the Garmin Map76. It is submersible, floats, and has all of the nav aids on it's built in map. Most importantly, it has one of the largest displays. I still keep mine in a dry bag even though it is submersible. Steve Holtzman *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
[Moderator's Note: Content unaltered. Excessive quoting (including headers/footers/sig lines/extraneous text from previous posts, etc.) have been removed. Please edit quoted material in addition to removing header/trailers when replying to posts.] Those units without fancy stuff (like map and uploading features) have small screen. Garmin 76 series have larger screens, but they are not basic. I doubt there is any pocket-sized GPS that can always be used without reading glasses by those who normally need such glasses. You might still need glasses for some features. There is some dashboard-sized GPS with very large screen, though. None of them is really waterproof. Water will eventually find its way through, if you won't keep it in dry-bag. Reportedly, 76 series units are more waterproof than previous ones. After paying USD 200 or more, I wouldn't like to be the first one to find when and under what conditions it will stop being waterproof. Copying isn't the issue so far, - there are only 2 brands on the market: Garmin and Magellan, if I'm not mistaken. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Van Cott" <jeffvc_at_hotmail.com> Subject: [Paddlewise] GPS > I need to buy a GPS to use kayaking in Mexico and the US. > I don't need a ton of fancy stuff that I will never use. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Hi Jeff, Two things, I have a Garmin GPSMAP76. I can adjust parameters like beacon, speed or bearing to the size of half the screen and I can read them without my glasses. There are three number size settings. I can make my route in the computer and load it to the GPS or save the track made into the computer. It has all kind of features. It is pretty much waterproof, except for the battery case that shows some corrosion. Have not had water in connections plug to PC. I have solved the problem with silicone gel. It can be bought in many places. I shall give you, when we meet again next week a gel (that stays as gel with time) that we make for other purposes, and you can place it in the battery case seal perimeter and in the connectors plug. It won't affect your contact and will stop salty water from entering there. It can be removed easily with a cloth, and can be reapplied with your finger. It is non toxic and non environmentally harmful. Best Regards, Rafael El cayucochief Mexico *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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