GPS On Boats

[sport hydro]

I have been reading topics that have some saying that they have gps in their boats to monitor speed. Where do you find them and how much room in the boat does it need? Also, what do you use to monitor them? :blink:

 

[Bob Howard]

Most are using the small Garmin GPS units. You can set these so when you come back in with your boat you can read the fastest speed attained. You can get some units fairly cheep if you look around

Bob

 

[topfuel443]

Just to add to what Bob said, I think they are using the Garmin "gecko" as its water resistant/proof and fairly small. They are under a 100 bucks on Fleabay.

~James

 

[waltr]

I have a Garmin E Trex personal navigator.It's the yellow one and it is waterproof.

It measures 4.375" X 2" X 1.062" thick and weighs 5.1 oz.

There is also a system from Eagle Tree that is a complete on board computer system.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI00...e&search=Go

Hope this helps.

 

[Tony Jacuzzi]

i am using ther Garmin Forerunner 301. This is a lot smaller than the Gecko is waterproof and has software that you can track max speed etc, then download to your PC. Its an awesome little unit, heres a pic of the unit on my radio box lid.

http://www.jrcbd.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=16546

 

[Eric Bourlet]

I use the Pro from Eagle Tree Systems

 

[waltr]

There are a couple of Garmins for sale on Jims:

http://www.jrcbd.com/showthread.php?t=6796

 

[moparbarn]

a little ot humor on gps units, on another full size hi-po boat site (screamandfly.com). gps units and gps speedos have become popular in fast big boats too. when you get one, you learn how fast (or slow) your boat REALLY is. in response to that accuracy, one member has for his 'tag line'- "it's amazing how HEAVY a gps unit can be"- :lol: :unsure: . musta been slower than he thought.

 

[Duck899]

I use the Garmin Venture CX....... https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145&pID=410

 

[Wasted wages]

The little Garmin 301's fit perfectly in a pill bottle you can get at your local pharmacy.

couple of rubber bands and you can move it from boat to boat...even works under cowls...

 

[Krusty 181]

Im using the same as walt - theGarmin E trex - cheap and reliable , but attach it securely they do sink , i think the Garmin GPS 72 ?!? floats an is about the same size

Andrew