Back to the main site

GPS recommendation

Sand Point Guy

Sand Point Guy

Member
Messages
20
Reaction score
24
Hi everyone, looking for input on a gps unit. Ideally something with a big screen and a GMEA link to the motor. Any recommendations?
 
Simrad makes a few models that work really well on our boats. I have a GO9 and love it. 4 or 5 different plotting options and syncs with the motor really well.
 
Plus 1 on the Simrad GO 9
 
I don't have mine yet, but opted for the Go7. I like the idea of getting full engine diagnostics and thought the idea of pre-programming ski/wakeboard/tube pull profiles sounded awesome, especially when I put my Love or Kids at the helm so I can Wakeboard (select the program and push the throttle, the computer figures out acceleration and top cruise speed)! I then added the Active Trim, and as I understand it, the computer will then adjust as needed pending changes in the water choppiness, turning, wind, etc. I know there are not a lot of trim adjustments for these big pontoons, but felt the extra features made it worth the investment. So now I have the Engine, Display, Engine Trim all working together - Sounds Dreamy. I just wish the Joystick options was available - but apparently you need two engines......hmmmm.
 
Last edited:
I ordered the Simrad Go7 on an LX. Can’t wait to get it and learn all the things it can do. I asked Bennington if they could bump it up to the 9 as 7 seems small for all that info but they said no can do. Need to upgrade to an R for that. In some of the research I’ve done it said you can set up screen sharing so if it’s not big enough I could run the iPad or something similar with the depth finder/scanning and just use the main display for engine vitals. Will have to play around and see how it works. Anyone ever try this?
 
lakelifeMN said:
I ordered the Simrad Go7 on an LX. Can’t wait to get it and learn all the things it can do. I asked Bennington if they could bump it up to the 9 as 7 seems small for all that info but they said no can do. Need to upgrade to an R for that. In some of the research I’ve done it said you can set up screen sharing so if it’s not big enough I could run the iPad or something similar with the depth finder/scanning and just use the main display for engine vitals. Will have to play around and see how it works. Anyone ever try this?
Click to expand...
Yep, I've done the screen sharing - works great on iOS. Might be fun to get an old iPad Mini and plug it in to have a bigger screen - as-is it's just a fun toy to tinker with.

I really should do a full demo / video of the Simrad this summer. The documentation is pretty lacking - and there's SO MUCH you can do!
 
CLDave said:
Yep, I've done the screen sharing - works great on iOS. Might be fun to get an old iPad Mini and plug it in to have a bigger screen - as-is it's just a fun toy to tinker with.

I really should do a full demo / video of the Simrad this summer. The documentation is pretty lacking - and there's SO MUCH you can do!
Click to expand...
That would be awesome if someone did a good walkthrough. I’ve looked on YouTube and they are all rather basic. Excuse my ignorance since I haven’t gotten to play with one but does it come with all the lake maps for Minnesota or is that a separate purchase/download?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top