New GPS/Sounder

[Ray]

Hello All,
I'm a new member, anxious to get on the water in Quatsino. Had a great trip in August, last year. I'm about to upgrade my electronics and get a new gps/sounder. Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations. My budget is around 600 or so. Thanks in advance,
Ray

 

[scott craven]

are you looking for chart plotter/sounder ?
i have the garmin 172c which is a plotter only
although you can add the black box to make it a dual unit

 

[tubbed out]

Sorry to hijack your post but what are your plans for the old stuff? I am just outfitting a boat .

jamie

 

[Ray]

I'm looking for a plotter/sounder, a dual unit. I have an older Lowrance loran/sounder that I intend to keep as a back up.
Ray

 

[scott craven]

http://www.gpsdiscount.com/home.html
check these guys out, they have the best prices
and will ship free in the u.s.

 

[scottyboy]

lorance 3500c is a nice unit colour and a good price . e-mail me 4 the cheapest place in town 2 buy i`ve looked at everybody and there price

 

[marula]

Whats the fishing like in Quatsino ? Where abouts were you?

 

[Ray]

Marula,
Like everywhere else, timing is key. I happened to hit it just right and I heard it was better after I left, but early to mid August is my time for Quatsino. Good weather, good fishing and nice people. The downside, it's a long drive and with gas prices so high, I have to think twice about going that far. So, I'm looking hard at Port Renfrew and points North for this August. As the time grows near, I'll sure be counting on the reports I see on this forum to help me decide just where to go. It takes me 8 1/2 hrs. to get to Vancouver, so it's not a trip I can make on a whim. Anyway, Quatsino is worth the drive for me, but there are lots of great places I have yet to visit. I really feel blessed to have BC as close as it is, particularly VI. Thanks to r.s. craven and scottyboy for the tips.