Guest bsyris Posted March 29, 2001 Share Posted March 29, 2001 Has anyone used any of the various GPS units while sailing? I am planning on purchasing one soon(probably a Vista) and I wonder how each unit's features match up. At least I'll be able to calibrate the altimeter to sea level! Quote Link to comment
Guest Quinnow Posted March 29, 2001 Share Posted March 29, 2001 well from all the reading and hype I have seen about the vista you seem to be in good hands with that unit. Just not sure about how waterproof it is. But I guess for an all around GPS unit for land and water you can't go wrong there. My concerns before I buy one is how well the antenna is going to work. I have a gps III Plus that I use because I can always take off the base antenna and add a power antenna in its place for better reception. I would have scooped two vistas off the market if it had this feature so I could give one to a brother as a gift. Hope you like it bud and I am most certain you will! Keep the group informed on what you think of it when you get it. ------------------ Quinn Stone Rochester, NY.14616 www.Navicache.com [This message has been edited by Quinnow (edited 03-29-2001).] [This message has been edited by Quinnow (edited 03-29-2001).] Quote Link to comment
Guest Cape Cod Cache Posted March 29, 2001 Share Posted March 29, 2001 Another 'blow-boater'!!! I've been using a Garmin G-48 for a few years now, it has a database of all the Navaids in North America, you can download others as well. I deliver boats in the spring and fall and carry my GPS along with my own charts. I like the ability to plug into the boats antenna to double check an existing GPS. As far as waterproof, spend a few $$ and get a bag. Sailing? I can find Nantucket in my Cape Cod Knockabout and plan to sail to Canada in summer 2002. Just remember to keep clear of sailing directly to a bouy ! Some of the privately made charts have waypoints printed on them now. Hope that helps... Quote Link to comment
Guest bsyris Posted March 30, 2001 Share Posted March 30, 2001 So far, the only knock on the Vista that I can find is that there's no provision for an eternal antenna. It's kind of a bummer, but I don't want to wait for the GPS76MAP (the next Garmin model) to come out. I'm too impatient! Quote Link to comment
Guest Alex Posted March 31, 2001 Share Posted March 31, 2001 I heard that wet sails block the satellite signal (like dense vegetation) - any substance in this? Quote Link to comment
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