Can this be used for basic boating navigation (I like to kayak, and would like some functionality here). Also, what kind of battery does this take?
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I don't know how you want to use it for boating navigation. It has a tracking feature. You can manually input coordinates and go to that location. It has many features. It uses 2 - AA batteries.
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First...It takes 2AA Bats. Yes sure you can take it down a river ride. BUT...Before doing so I would for sure recommend waterproofing it a bit better. The battery compartment has rubber going around it so it can withstand a heavy downpour. But I would not recommend submerging it. It's an expensive piece of equipment. If you want to take it on the Ocean you can purchase maps.
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I would imagine so but I would check the manufactuers website since I have never used this feature or tried it.
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I use mine as a backup to the larger Garmin on my boat. For boating however, I purchased the Garmin Blue Chart (North America) on micro sd card format. The waterways and shoreline depicted on the provided topo basemap lacks any reasonable or useful detail for navigation. You can add your own waypoints (i.e. fishing spots, obstacles, etc.) with either mapping system. AA batteries alkaline or rechargeable (it comes with an external charger for rechargeables).
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No. I use one for a tractor battery over the winter, 2-3 months between starts. Go for it. Maybe the battery will still be some good when you're able to get the boat in the water. Better, much better to keep battery up than to let it discharge too low. That kills batteries' life span. Especially in the cold.
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The battery terminals and clips do quite well. It had standard hex nuts, but we changed the nuts to wing nuts just for ease of use. We have a 14' jon boat and have had NO PROBLEMS with loss of power. It was a great purchase for us. Bear in mind, most of the area lakes that we go don't have strong current. Also, we typically are in "No Wake" areas when fishing.
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The preloaded maps that came with my GPSMap 78 were completely useless. I had to add a micro sd card plus purchase a city map program to bring mine up to speed. Once you do that, it's an awesome device. A marine specific program or topo map might be what your husband would need in his kayak.
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If you can figure out how to mount the unit and the transducer on a kayak there is no reason why it wouldn't. I've got it on a 10' aluminum skiff, used a small 12 volt battery - the type commonly used on lawn tractors and it works great.
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Well I use this battery in a kayak to power the fish finder and I unload my kayak when I am done for the day and before I put it back on the trailer. I guess you could leave it in the boat if it is strapped down so it won't bounce around. It is a sealed battery so nothing can leak out if it is on it's side
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One big issue is the weight of the 12 volt car type battery it requires & will the battery fit on your boat.
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Yes it it, I use it for my fish finder on my kayak. After about a week of use I charge it and use it again
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Hi - No, it does not come with batteries. In order to get the intended power out of the boat you will have to use Lithium Polymer batteries, commonly referred to as "Lipo" batteries. This comes with some homework reading on how to charge and maintain the batteries so that you don't ruin them after running the boat for 15 minutes (Lipos will suffer permanent damage if you run the voltage down too low). Otherwise, the boat itself if quite nice.
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P. 7 of Users Manual says you can use alkaline, NiMH, and lithium, preferable the latter two. You must set the device to the type of battery in the System/Setup/Battery type. The manual does not say that the USB connection will recharge rechargeable batteries. I suspect not, but short of calling Garmin Tech Support, it wouldn't hurt to leave the device plugged in overnight to see if the batteries have been re-charged. I have done so with alkaline batteries, but didn't expect them to re-charge. Give it a try with NiMH's after setting the battery type to NiMH and see for yourself. Personally, I prefer to use good alkalines. They last 2 or 3 outings in my kayak and I just replace them. P. 7 of Users Manual says you can use alkaline, NiMH, and lithium, preferable the latter two. You must set the device to the type of battery in the System/Setup/Battery type. The manual does not say that the USB connection will recharge rechargeable batteries. I suspect not, but short of calling Garmin Tech Support, it wouldn't hurt to leave the device plugged in overnight to see if the batteries have been re-charged. I have done so with alkaline batteries, but didn't expect them to re-charge. Give it a try with NiMH's after setting the battery type to NiMH and see for yourself. Personally,... » Read More P. 7 of Users Manual says you can use alkaline, NiMH, and lithium, preferable the latter two. You must set the device to the type of battery in the System/Setup/Battery type. The manual does not say that the USB connection will recharge rechargeable batteries. I suspect not, but short of calling Garmin Tech Support, it wouldn't hurt to leave the device plugged in overnight to see if the batteries have been re-charged. I have done so with alkaline batteries, but didn't expect them to re-charge. Give it a try with NiMH's after setting the battery type to NiMH and see for yourself. Personally, I prefer to use good alkalines. They last 2 or 3 outings in my kayak and I just replace them. « Show Less
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Not really sure about the model you are replacing but I used the marinco as a disconnect for my boat since I only use one battery. It works for my application. Hope this helps!
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Hi Burt, This is the seller, Beanworthy. Thank you for your interest in our HUD Speedometer. We actually stock three GPS HUDs (two of which being GPS HUDs and one being an OBD-II HUD) and they should all work with your boat as long as you have a cigarette lighter socket and a windshield. Of course, my knowledge of boats is limited, and it is hard to visualize just exactly how slanted your windshield is and what your dashboard is like. Our Sei GPS HUD Speedometer may be more flexible for positioning, due to its L-shaped hinged mount; however, it does not have Bluetooth functionality like this one. Another thing you might like to be aware of: the input voltage of the device is 5v; the cigarette lighter socket adapter automatically converts the 12v output to 5v. Should you ever decide to hardwire the device into your boat, please take this into consideration as you may potentially bust the unit if the voltages are incorrect. We hope this information is helpful. If there's anything else we can help clarify or answer, please feel free to write back anytime. Best, Beanworthy Customer Care
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You need to have a battery and electrical system for the boat. If you just have a 12volt battery, it will work until the battery discharges. You will need some kind of recharging system (boat motor, outlet near dock, solar panel).
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I'd recommend the MinnKota Trolling Motor Battery Box. It has everything you'll need for easy hook up, both from an accessory and battery standpoint. Great product that I've used for about five years now in my bass boat.
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I this panel on my sailboat along with a charge controller to charge a car battery for boat power. It puts out more than enough power to keep the battery charged. I was able to use this electrical setup to power LED lighting, a 400W DC to AC inverter, a GPS, a bilge pump, cell phone chargers, etc. This panel is ideal for boats, campers, and other situations that require portable power.
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Well, I use it on my small quadcopters but I do not have an RC Boat. It should work if the boat only requires a 1S battery. What batteries do you use on your boat already? From there, you can tell how much MAH you need. This battery has 500 MAh. Also, 15c might be enough, but it depends in what boat you are using. These batteries can be drained in 10 minutes with no problems, but the amp draw of your boat will probably be less than my Qquadcopter. I do not really know.
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Don't see why not - the boat battery is simply a power source. The device just draws what it needs, right? The connection is provided by the USB port.