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Nautiduck
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Initially Posted - 02/15/2007 : 17:52:46

I have had my eye on a Garmin GPSMAP 492 chartplotter for a while and checking prices. This unit, preloaded with Bluechart g2 for the entire US coasts, sells for around $600 or more at most online sites. It has a 5" diagonal screen and seems well suited for our size boats. Anyway, a site called thegpsstore.com just (today) had a major price drop to $450 for the internal antenna version and $10 more for external antenna. There is $10 two day air shipping. The 492 is being replaced in the model line-up but the new unit has no additional functionality. Even the Garmin online factory store still wants more than $700 for the 492!

If you have beeb thinking about a chartplotter this is a very good deal.

We cannot direct the winds but we can adjust our sails.

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gbeardjr
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Response Posted - 02/15/2007 : 18:27:00

339 here

http://www.boatersland.com/nvm5380.html

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 02/15/2007 : 18:37:00

Looks like a very good buy, particularly with the built-in Bluecharts. Thanks for the heads-up! The Navman is smaller--similar to my G-276C but with lower resolution.

Edited by - Dave Bristle on 02/15/2007 18:39:35

Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 02/15/2007 : 19:15:21

gbeardjr, that unit is smaller and has no built in nautical maps. The C-MAP map data cards will set you back, for instance, $279 for the PNW area. That is why the 492 is a good deal, it already has the nautical maps with tide data, etc. for the entire USA coasts.

Edited by - Nautiduck on 02/15/2007 19:16:22

britinusa
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Response Posted - 02/15/2007 : 19:33:17

Is the 492 just a newer version of the 192C (color screen, daylight viewing)
If it is then it really is good value! The 192C is awesome! (but we paid close to $1,000 in 2005 for ours with external antenna)

paul

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 02/15/2007 : 20:13:30

Yes, the 492 replaced the 192 in 2006. I posted this item because it is an incredible deal. I plan to mount it on the pedestal guard somehow. There is an Edson GPS arm that I think it will attach too as well as a "tray" sort of thing it could attach too as well. I'll need to think about that next.

Edited by - Nautiduck on 02/15/2007 20:17:27

britinusa
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Response Posted - 02/15/2007 : 22:00:13

Randy, check my posts from 05, I wrote up my gps install on the pedestal.
Ran the cables inside the guard tubing to the stbd side electrical panel, mounted the antenna under the stbd guardrail where it steps up to the cabin from the cockpit combing. Works sweet. The RAM mount allows us to rotate the unit so that either the helm or crew and view/use/adjust it.

paul

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Response Posted - 02/16/2007 : 08:55:49

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by britinusa
 ...mounted the antenna under the stbd guardrail where it steps up to the cabin from the cockpit combing...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
For those buying a 492, there's no need for the external antenna version if you're using it in the cockpit. It's the KISS principle.

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KD4AO
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Response Posted - 02/16/2007 : 08:59:52

And, the Garmin 498c at $659 is also a pretty good deal if you need depth.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 02/16/2007 : 09:17:47

Don't overlook the Lowrance units. A few more bucks for this particular one, but a lot higher resolution screen. I like the concept behind their mapping software, which lets you create your own charts cards using 'public' data.

http://www.thegpsstore.com/Detail-Lowrance-Global-Map-5300i-Color-Chartplotter.asp

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 02/16/2007 : 12:45:48

Hey Britinusa! I covet your GPS mount but cannot find it anywhere online. Do you have the model #?? Not the WM product # but the maunfacturer #? If it is several components please post all the info. That is exactly the way I want to mount mine. I think the idea of allowing it to swivel so the Admiral can keep an eye on things is great. Thanks.

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sweetcraft
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Response Posted - 02/16/2007 : 13:45:12

I bought into the Garmin Map 76cs with the blue charts for Northwest and the street mapping for the West Coast and have used it successfully for a few years now. The price on it has dropped a bunch but it has a small screen. I do take it with me in the vehicles for SOB and streets. It is water proof and small enough for carrying in large pocket. Anyway another idea for safe navigation.

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