Need to buy a gps handheld

[skip]

The 76 is a more advanced model Map based but as you see the Map would be a US one. If you don't need mapping get the 72 which doesnt have those issues and has some navaids.

[kris]

i don't know guys...i need a gps that takes waypoints (and i guess that a map always helps i.e. finding wrecks and always know where you are etc). a gps that reads speed is always handy and a compass is important too i think. the only problem is that i absolutely have no idea what to buy. i think i will go to a local shop to have a good idea on what there is in the local market. any suggestions guys??

[ciappinu]

Hi Kris,

I personally have a Garmin eTrex Legend (The blue one). Fantastic GPS. Stores hundreds of waypoints, shows a basic outline map of Malta, has a compass, many other other features, and was only Lm65 from Medcomms 2 years ago.  You can also buy the Blue Chart Map in the future which will give you great detail of the sea bottom.

Leonard.

[busumark]

medcomms on have the gps 72 and 76. i think the 72 has a compass. skip does it has a compass?

[fishfinder]

I suggest Garmin cause they are very good and user friendly and it's easy to deal with the sales person.

by the way they have a perfect after sales service too cause I have a 178c and my bracket was broken and it was replayed after 4 years by paying only ?17.

it's worth to give a try.

then if you wish something else I can suggest you caruana marine centre bir id deheb wara montebello tat - tyres.

[busumark]

this is the manual of the garmin 72 http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/GPS72_OwnersManual.pdf
every gps calculates speed and has a compass. on a handheld gps its a waste of money to put the marine chart the screen is too small to see clearly. if someone can calculate how much it comes if say we buy the garmin 72 from westmarine including freight and taxes and vat. we could know how much it will come. i dont know anything about these things never bought anything online. the garmin 72 i think is good for a handheld. i dont remenber the brand that had caruana marine but the only handheld he had had a small screen and another one for 190 euros and it takes a map for an extra 75 euros but still screen smaller than garmin 72

[skip]

Yep has a compass.

Costs will break down as follows from WM:

$129 divide by 1.57, *1.037 *1.18

Around ?100 excl freight which should be nothing between you all. Have a good look locally to see if anyone can offer you the non marine pack for similar money.

[bigboy]

guys im off for the lawrence go2 this morning as  i cant wait anymore lol i need the gps. Im taking my boat down tonight and off with longlines so i need the positions of the drop offs.

[busumark]

meddcomms has only the marine pack. i think i am going to get the garmin 72 from england. its 85 sterling.

[bigboy]

Guys i bought the lawrence go2 and it is brilliant. vary accurate aswell.

[spiru]

last march i bought eagle 520 gps + fishfinder from e bay.5 inch colour fixed and then i bought the map fro caruana marine.i found it veryu good and it cost me LM195 for the whole package including map and taxes.the fishfinder is very accurate as it distinguishes from rocky bottom to sand and weed bottom.it has got loads of features including water temp,speed etc..from local retailers it costsLM280

[EmicMalta]

i saw busumark`s gps 72 garmin and i liked it. I was surfing true the net and found it at a very good price but they doesn t ship to malta.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B0007W5LL4/sr=/qid=/ref=olp_tab_new?ie=UTF8&coliid=&me=&qid=&sr=&seller=&colid=&condition=new

someone can help me pls?

[suffrun]

http://www.gpsw.co.uk/cats/cl3_41.html

Try the above link, its priced at 72 sterling.

[EmicMalta]

yes a good site. But its 85 Sterling and coms at a total of Lm50. NOt bad

I ll what others say and if not I do the order from them

[seamank]

I bought a Garmin GPS 72 from Medcoms (expensive circa Lm86) but at least I got 2 yrs warranty on it. Instead of the car charger I opted for the serial plug and got also the software to connect to ur PC. Its great ... water proof and with the software after a fishing trip you can see your trip on the PC or even edit/save your waypoints.