Garmin GPSMap 172C WAAS-Enabled Color Marine GPS ChartPlotter (Internal Antenna)
Ranking: 7.4 out of 10
Manufacturer: Garmin
Model Number: 010-00327-01
Product Code: 753759043537
Price: $699.99 -- get the latest pricing from Amazon
Features:
- WAAS-enabled, 12-parallel-channel marine GPS navigator and chartplotter with 4.5-inch color LCD display
- Built-in worldwide basemap with coastlines, rivers, lakes, political boundaries, and more
- Compatible with BlueChart and Fishing Hot Spots data cards; TracBack mode ensures easy route retracing
- 256-color LCD screen boasts 320 x 320 resolution; 10,000-point automatic track log with 15 saved tracks
- Includes adjustable surface mount bracket; measures 6.3 x 4.9 x 2.8 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
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Description:
The GPSMAP 172C fixed-mount chartplotter offers brilliant sunlight-readable color LCD, robust features, and a user-friendly interface - in a compact, value-priced console.It comes standard with a built-in worldwide marine basemap and accepts MapSource BlueChart offshore marine cartography - featuring detailed depth contours, inter-tidal zones, wrecks, navaids, and many other points of interest. For small-water anglers, the GPSMAP 172C is compatible with MapSource Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots - featuring fishing areas, boat ramps, marinas, and hazards for hundreds of popular U.S. and Canadian lakes. Pre-programmed data cards can be easily inserted into the slot on the front of the unit.For added flexibility, mariners can upgrade the GPSMAP 172C to a full-fledged combination chartplotter/sounder at any time by adding a Garmin GSD 20 "black box" sonar and transducer.Get more product details from Amazon
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Best value
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 4.4 out of 10
Created: Apr 4, 2008
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I liked this GPS so much that I've purchased two in the last six months. It has a lot of features and is easy to use. This model also has the largest screen for the price that I could find. The only drawback is that it doesn't directly interface with a PC. The Garmin Blue Charts are good but not cheap. All in all I think it's a "best value" type unit.
Great Product.....Great Price!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 4.4 out of 10
Created: Apr 4, 2008
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I looked at a number of ChartPlotters before I decided to purchase the Garmin 172C from Amazon.com. I was very happy with the price, especially after hunting around for the best price around. Amazon beat everyone else hands down. And a "New Product" at that.
I am very happy with the ease of installation, and the internal antenna feature. I have not yet used the fish finding feature, however I plan to purchase the transcom and other associated pieces to use this feature as well.
I say, "Buy this product" if you are looking for a unit with it's sort of features (portable, internal antenna, etc). I'm glad that I did.
I am very happy with the ease of installation, and the internal antenna feature. I have not yet used the fish finding feature, however I plan to purchase the transcom and other associated pieces to use this feature as well.
I say, "Buy this product" if you are looking for a unit with it's sort of features (portable, internal antenna, etc). I'm glad that I did.
90% really like, but....
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.2 out of 10
Created: Apr 4, 2008
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GPS great....manual very explicit......easy to understand and follow.
However, Page vi of owners manual includes an optional "US A/C, PC Adapter", which is not available.
Had to purchase an additional "USB Data Card Programmer" to transfer MapSource data to the required data card.
However, Page vi of owners manual includes an optional "US A/C, PC Adapter", which is not available.
Had to purchase an additional "USB Data Card Programmer" to transfer MapSource data to the required data card.