Has anyone had success with a ?cross over? GPS?

[chrisg]

Those are the type that work in cars ( ?turn left in 100feet) and shows you driving on the road and is waterproof. Then you can take with you in the boat or hiking ( and create waypoints, and make a route which is not related to roads.) So you can mark that fishin spot. ? So it would be a device that can take you from your house, down the road to the marina, then on the boat to the fishin hole.

I read about this Garmin Quest, but wondered how they are?

 

[JB]

Re: Has anyone had success with a ?cross over? GPS?

I have had a Garmin 276C for about 4 years now. It is a three-way: marine, auto and portable. It spends most of it's time in my vehicle and uses Garmin's vehicle adapter kit to do the nav instruction.

Before the 276C I used a Garmin GPSMAP 12, then a Garmin 162 in both boat and vehicle. I went to the 276C to get auto navigation instructions and a color screen.

I am very happy with it and the regular updates I download free from Garmin.

 

[Big Boat Bay Buster]

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Chris, that is a great question. I was going to post the same question,see if anyone can recommend a good handheld to use on a boat and in a car. I should just keep on eye on your post instead.
Com-on guys, what kind of portable GPS units are we useing on our boats!!!!!
Chris

 

[Reboot11133]

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I use a Garmin GPS Map 60cs. It works great. It has a built in compass and barometer. It can be used for auto routing but it beeps rather than talks. It also features a man over board key which comes in handy for marking your favorite fishing hole etc. It also has an anchor drag feature to alert you if you are drifting at night. The only complaint I have is the size of the screen, I have a friend who has the 76cs which has a larger screen and all the same features.

 

[chrisg]

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Well, after reviewing, I went and got a Garmin Quest 2 GPS unit. for now, its being used in the car. ( has turn by turn directions, and map of all of North America), IT works for hiking ( follow trails) and its waterproof.

I''ll have to wait for spring to test it out on the water. The only issue was I bought it re-furbished, so I had to pay for the latest maps. ( but still $100 Vs $600.00 ( some places) is worth the +30 for updated maps)

 

[Wee Hooker]

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I've used a handheld/ general purpose GPS for years. My most current is a Garmin Etrex Vista ( I found the Etrex a little more friendy for the electronicly chalanged ( i.e. ME).) It's not going to give you great maping details of shorelines etc but it is VERY useful. Electronic compass, top speed, average speed are nice to have. However, I use mine most of the time ( in lakes, rivers etc) just to track my route (so I can follow it home) and or to mark rocks, bouys, channels etc. Biggest drawback IMHO is the small screen and that it can take a little time/effort to lable any of the abovementioned after they are marked. Very comforting to have when the fog roles in !

FWIW, I'm getting ready to purchase a new GPS/Fishfinder Combo for my next boat. Looking for the simplicity and big view of a road/car unit if I can get it.

 

[mphy98]

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i have the magellan crossover gps, it is ok for the street, but i cannot figure out if it will leave a breadcrumb trail back to camp. it will allow waypoint but it is way too complicated and the owners manuel is crap. i am going to buy either the eagle gps 502c igps or the hummingbird 595. i hope they are easier to use. anyone have either of these?

 

[xxturbowesxx]

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I have a lowrance xog with nauticpath and it works really well in the car and about as good in the boat but waterproofing standards leave some to desire. if i dropped it in the water im sure it would be done. also battery life is only 2hrs so its a no go for hiking but i have a power source in my boat and car.
at 150 its tough to beat but they get you on the maps. i fish the coast and one lake but if i want the chart for that one lake i gotta pay $100 but i get alot of other lakes ill never go to. I have a base model etrex and its ok for marking fishing spots if you know the area you fish but the coast over here can be brutal with to many obstructions to use the etrex.

 

[azlakes]

Re: Has anyone had success with a ?cross over? GPS?

i have the magellan crossover gps, it is ok for the street, but i cannot figure out if it will leave a breadcrumb trail back to camp. it will allow waypoint but it is way too complicated and the owners manuel is crap. i am going to buy either the eagle gps 502c igps or the hummingbird 595. i hope they are easier to use. anyone have either of these?

You may want to have a look at this url and see if the write up on the Magellan crossover features and how to use them helps. Its proabably better than the standard users manual.

http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2007/02/magellan_crossovergps_indepth.php

 

[V8BoatBuilder]

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In my opinion, it's better to get two separate units. A good Automotive-Only GPS can be had for about $200 (refurb) and a good Marine-Only handheld can also be had for about $200.

Each dedicated unit will preform better than the crossovers in their applicable field, and you have the bonus of two toys.

"Do one thing well, or do two things not as well" comes to mind here. The really good crossovers just cost too much.

 

[jspringator]

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I just bought a Garmin Nuvi 200W with a 4 1/2 inch screen for $117. The extra map, mount, and cigarette lighter plug for my Colorado costs that much.

 

[reelfishin]

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I have a Garmin 276C as well, it works fine for both car and boat, it's a bit small to see on the boat but does it's job fine.
I've been looking at the Garmin Quest but wasn't aware that extra software had to be bought as well if I buy it refurbished? Does it not come with street maps already installed as they advertise?

I'm not too concerned about the maps being out of date, most streets and buildings are in the same place they were a couple of years ago. My only reason for having it on land for when I'm in a major city that I'm not familiar with. It makes finding addresses easier both in the car and on foot.

I realize that I'd have to buy water based software as an add on but if it don't come with the street maps from the start then it's not much good to me.

In my boat, I also run a Standard Horizon chart plotter, a CP160 which works great, my other boat has an older Raytheon unit which doesn't have a map function, only coordinates. It works fine but the SH is easier to use in small water.

 

[xxturbowesxx]

Re: Has anyone had success with a ?cross over? GPS?

I have a lowrance xog with nauticpath and it works really well in the car and about as good in the boat but waterproofing standards leave some to desire. if i dropped it in the water im sure it would be done. also battery life is only 2hrs so its a no go for hiking but i have a power source in my boat and car.
at 150 its tough to beat but they get you on the maps. i fish the coast and one lake but if i want the chart for that one lake i gotta pay $100 but i get alot of other lakes ill never go to. I have a base model etrex and its ok for marking fishing spots if you know the area you fish but the coast over here can be brutal with to many obstructions to use the etrex.

Im very indecisive i traded my XOG for a Garmin Colorado 400c that was on sale at boaters world for 299.99. I already had garmin city nav and topo so it was a logical choice but i have gps on my phone so I dont really need it for the car. The ruggedness or lack thereof on the Xog caused the exchange. The features on the unit were nice but battery life wasn't great and pretty much 0 waterproofing. I would recommend the Magellan unit though its pretty rugged and the opposite of the Xog as far as battery life goes.