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Offline Miked26

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Marine electronics
« on: January 26, 2013, 09:49:42 PM »
Hey guys. I recently bought a bayliner trophy and wanted to get some opinions on electronics. What have you had luck with and what should I stay away from?
Thanks
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Re: Marine electronics
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2013, 09:52:36 PM »
What is your Budget?
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Re: Marine electronics
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2013, 09:47:35 AM »
I wanted to stay under 1000
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Re: Marine electronics
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2013, 10:13:29 AM »
And what do you want. Gps,Vhf, fish finder?
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Re: Marine electronics
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2013, 10:57:33 AM »
Gosh there are SOOO many to choose from. I'm lucky one of my guys gave me one he had for my boat... Thanks Bubba!! The guys here will def steer you in the right direction and my advice is look for sales. Seems they, like everything else, spike up in the spring when we're all getting ready and geared up. Now's the time! Good luck with the new ride and your new toys!!
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Re: Marine electronics
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2013, 02:56:11 PM »
looking for gps/fishfinder
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Re: Marine electronics
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2013, 05:06:23 PM »
Contact Matt, he's a sponsor here. He should be able to hook you up with a good unit at a good price.

http://www.taskmarine.com/
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Re: Marine electronics
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2013, 06:18:30 PM »
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Re: Marine electronics
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2013, 06:24:53 PM »
I use the Garmin 441S. It is a plotter/fish finder combo and has done fine for more.
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Re: Marine electronics
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2013, 05:48:23 AM »
You can get a nice combo unit for that price in the 5" to 7" screen size. Most new units are compatible with other electronics on the boat and will communicate with each other.  Examples are VHF, sounder/GPS, radar, autopilot.  Task Marine will walk you through the options. t^
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Re: Marine electronics
« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2013, 05:51:30 AM »
Also see if you like navionics or cmaps better many use both and its up to preference, theres demos online t^
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Re: Marine electronics
« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2013, 09:36:43 AM »
Buy the biggest screen you can afford.
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Re: Marine electronics
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2013, 09:36:49 PM »
Thanks for the info guys
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Re: Marine electronics
« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2013, 09:45:21 PM »
Garmin has some nice combo's in that price range.
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Re: Marine electronics
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2013, 06:24:41 AM »
Quote from: Fishin Dude on January 28, 2013, 09:36:43 AM
Buy the biggest screen you can afford.
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Re: Marine electronics
« Reply #15 on: January 29, 2013, 08:57:36 AM »
I personally prefer two separate units, reason being if you have an issue with the screen you dont loose both gps and depth finder t^
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