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Monday, April 11, 2005

Garmin GPSMAP 3006C

Puting GPS, weather, sonar, radar, and other important data at boaters’ fingertips - the Garmin GPSMAP 3006C.

Boaters and fishermen alike will know exactly where they are and what the weather will be like with the aid of the Garmin GPSMAP 3006C. The navigational system will help you plot your entire open sea adventure and even save up to 15 tracks both directions. It comes with 300 already programmed reversible routes to enable you to travel and enjoy your trip.

There is no need to worry about your anchor drag, whether you are off course, if shallow water is approaching, or if deep water is near because the Garmin GPSMAP 3006C has a built in alarm system that will warn you in plenty of time.

The moving map features are excellent for knowing the exact locations of coastlines, rivers, lakes, political boundaries, tide data for the U.S., cities and interstates. A data cartridge is included with programmed information containing the BlueChart™ marine cartography which is the best known today. You can also program your own data with this unique feature.

Garmin GPSMAP 3006C

Saturday, April 09, 2005

Garmin GPS 76 MAP

The Garmin GPS 76 MAP is designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System. This unit features a built-in quad helix antenna for superior reception and can provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections.

The GPSMAP 76 has an internal memory capacity of eight megabytes for storing optional detailed maps, including marine cartography. This memory is preloaded from the factory with worldwide cities (populations greater than 200,000) and nautical navigation aids such as lights, buoys, sound signals and day beacons.

The GPSMAP 76 is also preloaded with tide data for the United States. In addition, it comes with a built-in basemap of cities, coastlines, lakes, rivers, interstates, and interstate exit information and a database of nautical navaids.

An extra-large display measuring 1.6"W x 2.2"H gives users a clear view of information, while a waterproof case means the GPSMAP 76 will keep working well even if it's been submerged in water. Even more amazing, this units will actually float if accidentally dropped in the water.

Garmin GPS 76 MAP Info

Friday, April 08, 2005

Garmin GPSMAP 182 Chartplotter GPS

The Garmin GPSMAP 182 marine chart plotter offers a crisp, high-resolution display and a high-speed processor, which allows for a very fast map redraw rate. It has a built-in WAAS receiver - it can pinpoint your location and other map features to three meters, on average. A built-in worldwide basemap provides coastline detail, U.S. tide data and inland cartography

Garmin GPSMAP 182 Chartplotter GPS

Garmin Announce 1st Quarter 2005 Earnings

Garmin Ltd will announce its first quarter 2005 earnings via a webcast from its website on 27 April at 11am ET.

Simply log on to the Web at http://www.garmin.com or call to listen in at (800) 883-9537.

Thursday, April 07, 2005

Garmin GPS 12 Review

"I took my family on a 10 hour boat trip recently. My wife hadn't been out with us before and was concerned. I spent some time programming all the longitudes and latitudes of the waypoints for the journey. The greatest distance between waypoint and waypoint was over 50 miles, but using the Active Route, we navigated flawlessly. The return journey was a snap too. I heartily thank Garmin for providing this great little tool and would highly recommend it to anyone."

"You can figure out how to work the Garmin GPS 12 in less than an hour, and start using it in a hurry. It performs as well as much more expensive GPS units."

"The Garmin GPS 12 is a sturdy little number which has survived many bumps and even a soaking when it was dropped in the water. I even use it when windsurfing where it can withstand the spray from a good day on the water."

Click here for more info about the Garmin GPS 12

Wednesday, April 06, 2005

Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder

If you know anyone that loves fishing then they will also love the Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder. This unit is fully featured, with navigation and GPS, chart-plotter, depth-sounder and fish finder capabilities built into one compact unit. You normally would need multiple units to do the job of the GPSMAP 178C Sounder.

This map system is compact but uses a powerful sonar and sunlight readable color LCD monitor so no fish will be safe from being caught by the man that has one of these systems along with him.

With the unique mapping system you will have the Marine basemap at your fingertips. This cool chartplotter is compatible with other CD’s such as BlueChart and MapSource which will always have all the points of interest including depth contours, inter-tidal zones and other great points. The MapSource will allow you to find all of your favorite fishing spots and also know where every boat ramp, marina, and any type of hazards may be.



Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder -
a compact, value-priced console
that leaves fish nowhere to hide

The Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder is very simple to use. You just have to insert the pre-programmed cards into the slot on the front and all of the information will be displayed on a very easy to read 4.5 inch diagonal monitor. The color screen is a powerful 320x320 pixels and has an adjustable backlight. Quick data acquisition, panning and zooming features will help you know exactly where you would like to drop anchor and catch the “big one”.

You will always be aware of shallow-water, deep-water, fish-by-size, timer, low-battery-voltage, anchor-drag, arrival, off-course, proximity-waypoint, water temperature and fish ID with the unique alarm system that comes built-in with this brilliant Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder.

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Tuesday, April 05, 2005

Garmin e-Trex Vista GPS

The Garmin e-Trex Vista GPS Unit with 24 MB built-in memory features electronic compass, sunrise/sunset data, and a built-in altimeter. The backlit display provides 2 levels of brightness for easy viewing.

The eTrex GPS Vista combines a basemap of North and South America, with a barometric altimeter and electronic compass. The compass provides bearing information while you're standing still and the altimeter determines your precise altitude. The Vista is also designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). This product will provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections.



The eTrex GPS Vista also boasts an internal memory capacity of 24 megabytes, which allows it to accept downloaded mapping data from Garmin's MapSource® CD-ROMs, including Fishing Hot Spots®. A silver case gives this unit a high-tech look. New to the product design, Garmin will include marine aids to navigation in addition to the basemap. These navigational aids will be pre-loaded into each unit from the factory.

Powerful 12-channel receiver and user-friendly software make this waterproof model one of the best. Garmin® arm processor design supports detailed mapping including business listings. Other features include:

  • High-resolution 288x160 pixel liquid crystal display
  • Rocker switch for easy map mapping and selection/enter functions
  • Quick processing speed
  • 24 megabytes of built-in memory
  • Built-in North, South and Central American Basemap
  • Full-feature navigation capabilities
  • Built-in barometric altimeter and electronic compass
  • Satellite status, navigation display and mapping
  • Automatic track and elevation log
  • 4.4" x 2" x 1.2"
  • Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)
  • Instruction Video
Click here for more information about the Garmin e-Trex Vista GPS

Monday, April 04, 2005

Garmin GPSMAP 188 - chartplotter and sounder capabilities all in one compact unit

When you want to stay on course, and stay on the fish.

This is a very nice chartplotter and fish finder/sounder that is very easy to install and use. This unit is great because it combines the chartplotter and the sounder capabilities all in one small compact unit.

The Garmin GPSMAP 188 comes with built in features that every boater or fisherman will absolutely love and use on every trip. The worldwide basemap will always help you know where the coastlines, rivers, lakes, political boundaries, tide data for the U.S., cities and interstates are. This unique unit is also compatible with other Garmin products including the BlueChart marine cartography, several MapSource CD-ROM products, and the Fishing Hot Spots.

With the data that is obtained from the wide area augmentation system you will always know to less than three meters your location. You will never have to worry about getting lost at sea or knowing your whereabouts.



The display of the GPSMAP 188 is shown on a high resolution 240x360 pixel with a 10 level grayscale, liquid crystal display. The built-in celestial tables with sun and moon rise, set, and location including tide tables for the United States are awesome extra features that you are sure to enjoy.

The GPSMAP 188 comes complete with more than 100 map datums and you will be able to add more to this database. The case is created with high-impact plastic alloy and is waterproof. If it begins to rain your chartplotter will be safe and secure. Enjoy your new GPSMAP 188 in all kinds of weather and temperatures year round.

Click here for further details of the Garmin GPSMAP 188