Garmin GPSMAP 176C GPS Receiver

Pros: The tide function is "neat", but I can get that info from the newspaper
Cons: The unit

I purchased the Garmin GPSMAP 176C with the intent on using it on the water and also on the road. I have been VERY disappointed with this unit and Garmin for the following reasons: 1.The power cord disconnects from the unit in a VERY light chop (This ...

Pros: Large lcd display , great mounting bracket
Cons: battery consumption, issues with restrictions on bluecharts

I owned a gps III for a few years before deciding on the gpsmap 176c. I mounted the unit on my car dashboard for a road trip to British Columbia and the unit had problems after a week but West Marine replaced the unit without any hassle. I like the ...

Pros: Intuitive menus, beautiful large color display, waterproof, durable, great for boat or car!
Cons: Base price expensive, optional $99.00 map software mandatory, battery life is poor.

After months of research on the best GPS for in-car use, I landed on the Garmin StreetPilotIII or perhaps the Garmin GPS V. However, I did not have $1100 (base price plus optional "street level" software). As I searched for a cheaper way to have a moving ...

The 176C is an excellent GPS with a lot of features. It was easy to learn to use and has proven to be very accurate with the WAAS feature. It has all of the screens that are needed to navigte very comfortably. The map screen is pretty much washed out in bright daylight.However that isn't a real loss since at least 95% of my navigational use is with the compass screen. I don't havy any reservations about recommending this GPS.

You need to buy the chip ($150)for the unit to be able to accept waypoints from my last Garmin GPS IV that have been stored in my computer with the MapSource disc ($100). The display can be seen alot better in the daylight with the backlight on.

I have the 176c and can't see the display in bright daylight. It is frustrating to navigate with it on sunny days. Is wonderful at night. Features are wonderful, love the trip feature which gives miles traveled. Makes fuel calculations a sinch.