Garmin GPSMAP 176C

Pros: Intuitive menus, beautiful large color display, waterproof, durable, great for boat or car!

Cons: Base price expensive, optional $99.00 map software mandatory, battery life is poor.

The Bottom Line: For in-car dashboard use or boat use, this unit is the best overall value.

Review: After months of research on the best GPS for in-car use, I landed on the Garmin StreetPilotIII or perhaps the Garmin GPS V. However, I did not have $1100 (base price plus optional "street level" software). As I searched for a cheaper way to have a moving ...

Pros: Large lcd display , great mounting bracket

Cons: battery consumption, issues with restrictions on bluecharts

The Bottom Line: Many models purchase depends on your needs

Review: I owned a gps III for a few years before deciding on the gpsmap 176c. I mounted the unit on my car dashboard for a road trip to British Columbia and the unit had problems after a week but West Marine replaced the unit without any hassle. I like the ...

Pros: The tide function is "neat", but I can get that info from the newspaper

Cons: The unit

The Bottom Line: You should pass on this unit and do more research. Go to the mall and press the buttons and check out the maps.... You will agree with me

Review: I purchased the Garmin GPSMAP 176C with the intent on using it on the water and also on the road. I have been VERY disappointed with this unit and Garmin for the following reasons: 1.The power cord disconnects from the unit in a VERY light chop (This ...