[djmccormick]

I have been looking at the Lowrance Crossover XOG GPS Unit.
Anyone have any experience with it?

[SEMIJim]

Originally Posted by djmccormick

I have been looking at the Lowrance Crossover XOG GPS Unit.
Anyone have any experience with it?

I was considering the XOG, too. Decided against it for the following reasons:

• Short battery life
• Flimsy mini-USB port used for charging (imagine a cord hooked to that in a bouncing boat)
• Flimsy, difficult-to-use waterproofing covers over USB port, etc.
• Reportedly impossible to read in bright, direct sunlight

So next I considered the Garmin Nuvi 500 crossover. After fairly extensive research I came to the conclusion it was little better, for a lot more money.

Right now it would appear the Lowrance H2OC with the appropropriate additional chart (Lowrance's charts are much less expensive than Garmin's) is the most cost-effective way to go for a marine hand-held. It gets generally positive reviews, even from long-time owners. That's the way I'm leaning, right now.

The Garmin GPSMap 76C is highly thought of, but it's a relatively tiny screen, it's expensive, and Garmin rear-ends you on charts.

Jim

[Z 202]

I have a Garmin 76Cx. Other than the small screen, I have no complaints.

[djmccormick]

Thank You Gentlemen, I will check these out also.
I did look at the Lowrance H2OC the other day and wasn't quite impressed with its size, and the ONLY place in town that carries these, the display models didn't work, so I couldn't see the screen. Even the First Mate Agreed with me (hoorah) when it comes to Eelectronics, you need to see how they operate before purchasing.

Alos I know the Lowrance will give us the ability for trail riding, which is a plus during the colder months. I am far from being a Polar Bear in the Water...

Have a Great Weekend Boating

LT Doug

[djmccormick]

After all o fthe procrastination, I finally decided on and Eagle Fish Elite 642C IGPS, which has an internal Antenna, and will use the exsisting Power and Transducer from my Eagle Fish Mark 480.

I ordered it on Monday, but BoatersLand.com is telling me its back ordered, and they keep asking me for my three digit code from my crerdit card, so I am watching them real close.

Ayhow, this will give both the fish finder and the GPS.

I will post an update once we receive it and test it.