Garmin

[BoatGuy]

Garmin:

I was thinking of upgrading my 20-year-old Garmin 188C. I have seen the resolution of the newer units and it is much different.

I was thinking of the GARMIN–ECHOMAP Plus g3 74sv Fishfinder/Chartplotter Combo with GT51 Transducer and US Coastal g3 Charts.

A few questions:

1. Does anyone have this specific unit? Do you like it?
2. I am not an electronics expert, but people I have spoken to say the GT51 Transducer is sufficient. But I understand they have a better one. For anyone with experience, is the upgrade transducer worth it?
   
   Also, if anyone knows a reputable and knowledgeable dealer I can speak to, that would be great.
   
   Thanks!

 

[Leprechaun]

Speak with the guys at BOE Marine - very knowledgeable. They are my go-to. 866-735-5926.

If you want a local guy, Chris at Precision Marine in New Rochelle (I believe) is as good as it gets.

He goes by "Warfrat" on downeastboatforum.com

Lep

 

[BoatGuy]

Thank you!

 

[missberylcharters]

you can also try Starboard Marine in East Rockaway if you want to deal with a local hands on people. Their pricing is very competitive as well.

 

[Leprechaun]

Hey Rick, did they “do” your boat?

 

[Stevepanther]

Where are you located? Y

 

[Stevepanther]

John at shinnecock electronics installs a lot of garmin and simrad machines. I’m going to have him install a new furuno on my boat

 

[BoatGuy]

Garmin:

I was thinking of upgrading my 20-year-old Garmin 188C. I have seen the resolution of the newer units and it is much different.

I was thinking of the GARMIN–ECHOMAP Plus g3 74sv Fishfinder/Chartplotter Combo with GT51 Transducer and US Coastal g3 Charts.

A few questions:

1. Does anyone have this specific unit? Do you like it?
2. I am not an electronics expert, but people I have spoken to say the GT51 Transducer is sufficient. But I understand they have a better one. For anyone with experience, is the upgrade transducer worth it?
   
   Also, if anyone knows a reputable and knowledgeable dealer I can speak to, that would be great.
   
   Thanks!

Just in case anyone else needs to buy a unit, I found this info about the transducers:

The GT51 is a lower frequency and has more power for the Traditional CHIRP ( 600 watts) and will work deeper than the GT54UHD.

The 54UHD is mainly for close in bottom and structure use...very good to see structure details...350 watts Traditional CHIRP.

A GT23 is the same as GT51 but no side scan.