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Just wondering if anyone out here has a Garmin GPSMAP 178 ?
Im very interested in one as teh price seems fair and the blue chart does the whole east cost to an extent
unlike the navionics etc that cost an arm and a leg?
My question is how easy are these units to use? as i am used to lowrance menu systems.
Are the blue charts fairly details with inland river nav markers etc?
I mainly want this unit for inshore and river use for marking fishing spots and holes,
but mainly for navigating in thick fog.
Stevo, I have a GPSMAP 182 with Bluecharts. The bluecharts still cost a bit - $240 for the big ones I think. Don't know how that compares to others. They are quite easy to use with lots of page options and details.
As for navigation, yes I think they are excelent. I've used Bluechart to navigate Westernport(Vic) at night and the Hawksbury(NSW) at night while floggin' down rain!
Steve I've got the 172c same as the 178c but no sounder I just upgraded to the new chart and yes they do cover a huge area compared to any other charting on the market for the money. I use mine for navigating through reef areas at night and it's great I looked at Navionic, C-Map and Bluechart and am glad I went with the Bluechart as now it is the only charting with the new GBRMP zones.
Hope this helps Andrew.
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