Basking Ridge Diver
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I have coordinates for artificial reefs and structures on the reefs - Reef Guide for State of NJ.
I keep my boat in a fresh water lake and have not had a need for any GPS, Sonar or Plotters... But I would like opinions - if I am only going offshore for 4 to 8 miles maybe 10 times a year - and know where I want to go - which device would work to get me to a set of coordinates? I have a depth sounder that gives me the depth and I assume when over a structure I will note it with a depth change.
I have a marine radio that I mounted in the boat recently - but I think I need a handheld GPS to get to the coordinates. Is this a reasonable setup or will I wish I had saved the money to get a top of the line unit? Should I pay up and get a Chartplotter with GPS? Do I need SideSonar or is this overkill? I understand the benefits but I am trying to keep the cost down.
Thanks for any input.
I keep my boat in a fresh water lake and have not had a need for any GPS, Sonar or Plotters... But I would like opinions - if I am only going offshore for 4 to 8 miles maybe 10 times a year - and know where I want to go - which device would work to get me to a set of coordinates? I have a depth sounder that gives me the depth and I assume when over a structure I will note it with a depth change.
I have a marine radio that I mounted in the boat recently - but I think I need a handheld GPS to get to the coordinates. Is this a reasonable setup or will I wish I had saved the money to get a top of the line unit? Should I pay up and get a Chartplotter with GPS? Do I need SideSonar or is this overkill? I understand the benefits but I am trying to keep the cost down.
Thanks for any input.