Re: Which one for boater? Garmen Legend or Magellan Marine

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (IRBY1234) wrote 
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> I am a GPS novice.  I would like to buy an inexpensive handheld unit that
> provides basic waterway maps (identify lakes and bayous) for Southeast
> Louisiana.
> 
> I am considering Garmen Legend or Magellan Marine.  I am concern about the
> amount of information associated with "basemap" or "built-in" maps.  I am not
> sure which one has best Mapping capabilities.  
> 
> I would appreciate any feedback on user experiences and/or preferences.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Jeff

The base maps are useless for marine navigation. However a gps does
provide some useful information that can be used in conjunction with
paper charts. e.g. My Meridian has all of the nav aids in the database
so I can triangulate.
For boating you are going to have to buy the CD with the charts so
figure that into the total cost. Also I'm finding out that chart
coverage varies so take a look at what is provided for your area
before choosing whether to go Garmin or Magellan. Frankly I would
choose based on chart coverage alone, the units themselves are quite
similar.

Mike