Opinions pls - Re: Garmin 178C

Blue197320 · #1 12-05-2006, 07:54 PM

i wanted the combo unit because of limited space on my console (20 SF) so i went with both and it has already showed me why. my new lowrance sonar took a dump on it while i was out. if it would have been a combo i would have been in trouble.

Miles Offshore · #2 12-05-2006, 09:02 PM

i concur- i like stand alone units myself. i have a garmin192C and i love the plotter but . i dont use the sonar- been told it is not that great anyway(not verified). for bottom machine i love and dont think you can go wrong with a furuno.

btw- the 192C comes with blue chart included in the package

abl1111 · #3 12-05-2006, 11:08 PM

Thx for the replies. I don't really want a combo, but the helm is so limited in terms of space. I might just stay w/ my Lowrance depth/FF and buy a small screened/handheld Garmin 76C. But, I would really like a larger screen...

peterb · #4 12-07-2006, 01:56 PM

I have this unit and love it. You can't beat it for the price. It does both tasks great. The detail on both fronts is state of the art.

I have just one however.

On my boat I have two other color fish finders. Therefore, 99% of the time I just use the GPS screen.
I am not a big fan of the split screen. It works but leaves you with a small view.