The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : GPS/Chartplotter https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:57:39 +0000 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 19:36:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=92834 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[GPS/Chartplotter : whats your budget ? check out...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327834&title=gps-chartplotter#1327834 Author: Time_Bandit
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Posted: 26 Jul 2013 at 7:36pm

whats your budget ? check out marinedeals.co.nz]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2013 19:36:55 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327834&title=gps-chartplotter#1327834 <![CDATA[GPS/Chartplotter : However - most cellphones and...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327812&title=gps-chartplotter#1327812 Author: letsgetem
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Posted: 26 Jul 2013 at 7:05pm

However - most cellphones and tablets  wont be waterproof, any hint of salt water on them will probably kill them.]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2013 19:05:55 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327812&title=gps-chartplotter#1327812 <![CDATA[GPS/Chartplotter : If the boat already has a half...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327623&title=gps-chartplotter#1327623 Author: Whippa-Schnapper
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Posted: 26 Jul 2013 at 11:24am

If the boat already has a half decent fish finder then a tablet is certainly an option. or a second hand plotter off tradme. All personal preference mate. You could get away with a app on your phone and some wiring to insure the phone/tablet battery doesn't go flat.
If 1200-1300 bucks doesn't scare you the dragonfly unit I mentioned above would be an awesome solution Wink
]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:24:44 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327623&title=gps-chartplotter#1327623 <![CDATA[GPS/Chartplotter : have a 5.6m ramco. i dont have...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327452&title=gps-chartplotter#1327452 Author: ziggy1
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Posted: 25 Jul 2013 at 9:25pm

have a 5.6m ramco. i dont have an Ipad but thought it might be a good option because its really versitile, movies, music etc , more than just a chart plotter. i just need to know really that it would do the job just as well as a pupose built one, or close to. ]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2013 21:25:42 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327452&title=gps-chartplotter#1327452 <![CDATA[GPS/Chartplotter : I have a combo fish finder charplotter...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327428&title=gps-chartplotter#1327428 Author: RSV
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Posted: 25 Jul 2013 at 8:43pm

I have a combo fish finder charplotter unit (6inch) but think the screen to small on split screen so use my galaxy tablet as chartplotter , works great with mx mariner.
]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:43:14 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327428&title=gps-chartplotter#1327428 <![CDATA[GPS/Chartplotter : What boat do you have? How much...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327063&title=gps-chartplotter#1327063 Author: Whippa-Schnapper
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Posted: 25 Jul 2013 at 9:32am

What boat do you have? How much dosh would you be happy to spend..? do you already own a Iphone/pad or android phone? lots of options really and a lot of it is personal preference. the new Raymarine dragonfly unit looks like the business for a 5m,ish boat I think..

http://www.smartmarine.co.nz/products/fishfinders/fishfinder-combos/62562/dragonfly-fishfinder-gps-combo-with-gold-nz-chart/details/

]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:32:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327063&title=gps-chartplotter#1327063 <![CDATA[GPS/Chartplotter : If you already have a sonar/fishfinder...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327057&title=gps-chartplotter#1327057 Author: letsgetem
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Posted: 25 Jul 2013 at 9:22am

If you already have a sonar/fishfinder - you could get a separate chartplotter. I think separate is definitely better. I have a small garmin 400C sonar, low price about $450, that's ok.
And a Garmin handheld gps Montana 600. It is excellent. 4" touch screen that is clear and readable in all light. The Garmin chartplotting works very well I think. It can be removed and carried easily, for outdoors use, and for auto use in a vehicle mount. In the boat it sits in a marine mount, connected to the boat 12v, so it stays on all the time without using its battery.
 
It has one major advantage over specialized marine chartplotters - having a magnetic compass. Without experience of a chartplotter, the significance of that probably wont be apparent. Basically, it enables the boat icon on the chart, to show exactly up to date in the correct direction - which helps a lot in orienting positions of other things, particularly rocks!
 
Its the top Garmin hand-held, not cheap, about $1000 in NZ - I bought it from US online - cost in $NZ
Montana incl delivery by Youshop $493
chart NI from PBtech $143
marine mount PBtech $58
Total $694
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Posted: 25 Jul 2013 at 8:56am

I use to use handheld GPS a longtime ago, lost 2 at sea over the years, I recommend a fixed unit]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:56:54 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327045&title=gps-chartplotter#1327045 <![CDATA[GPS/Chartplotter : cheers for that. should have...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327043&title=gps-chartplotter#1327043 Author: ziggy1
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Posted: 25 Jul 2013 at 8:46am

cheers for that. should have mentioned boat came with a fish finder and VHF but no chartplotter/GPS. totally agree with both you and Muzz re getting saftey equipment first. ]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:46:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327043&title=gps-chartplotter#1327043 <![CDATA[GPS/Chartplotter : I was in the same position last...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92834&PID=1327027&title=gps-chartplotter#1327027 Author: pkmonockus
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Posted: 25 Jul 2013 at 7:26am

I was in the same position last year and on a limited budget. 

I recommend looking on Trade Me as there can be some great used unit from people simply buying new toys. If you only want maps and not a fish finder then using a smartphone (only if you already have one) with the Navionics app works very well and a cheapish option. However, I presume you'll want a fish finder so then I'd recommend a dedicated FF/Chart combo + it'll be water/salt proof. Lowrance put out some nice units. Make sure you go for a colour screen.

Like Muzz said, get the safety gear first!
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