How good are you with gadgets?
If I were good with gadgets I would get me a garmin gps60 and an Ipaq pocket pc. I would use Oziexplorer with the moving map feature. This is a super nice setup if you can use gadgets.
Advantages.
1. You can use many (most) map files with Oziexplorer.
( Dedicated gps only use the manufactures maps. You are locked in to their maps with their products.) Ozie can run all of the major maps.
2. You get color and moving maps with this arrangement.
3. You can have 10,000 waypoints. Many more by changing memory card.
4. You can create your own maps. YEP!!!
5. Ipaq have functional waterproof boxes available now. You can use it in the rain if you want.
6. you can use those Ky Hydrographics maps with this arrangement ( both topo and the side scan). I know, I use it. I can get dead on stuff. No hunting involved.
Disadvantages.
1. Requires 2 units.
2. Takes time to learn how to use these devices.
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