[C320-list] Garmin GPS 276C

[Arthur Gates]

Tim,
I have used this GPS and SW FL/Keys Bluechart chip for 2 years and it is
integrated with my B&G instruments, Std Horizon VHF, and 4000+ Mk II
wheelpilot thru NEMA.  It works well but if I were buying now I might go
for the 376C which is capable of receiving weather radar scans via XM radio.
If the radar scans are not important, I don't think you could go wrong for
that great price -- I paid $6-700 two years ago.
Rollie   #182

> [Original Message]
> From: Weikel Paul <Paul.Weikel at theglassgroup.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Date: 6/12/2006 5:17:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Garmin GPS 276C
>
> I used this model for about 3 years with no problems.  It is not tied into
> the other instruments though.  Only put in the 12V power line to avoid
> buying batteries.  Good unit for the $$$.  I Think I paid about $260 3
years
> ago.  I bought the Blue Chart for Chesapeake Bay separately which I loaded
> onto a laptop for a bigger screen size.
>
>
> Paul Weikel
> Second Chance
> #361
> Georgetown, MD
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim [mailto:chillinonahd at yahoo.com] 
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 5:10 PM
> To: C320 List
> Subject: [C320-list] Garmin GPS 276C
>
> Right now, I can get one of these for about $300USD with the current
rebate
> from Garmin. Has anyone used one and are they worth the $ versus spending
> over $1000 for other units?
>    
>   My boat has the wiring for this already (nema) as the previous owner
used
> one. Thanks !!
>
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