Which GPS?

[Colby]

I'm a NuBE to the RC boat arena and am trying to stock my tool box with some valuable equipment for tuning ... like a GPS. I was wondering what GPS is best suited for the UL-1? I searched the forums but only find references that a GPS was used to obtain a speed. Input appreciated.
Thanks

[detox]

I would purchase the Eagletree unit.
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...rod=etr-GPS-v4


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[Colby]

Thanks Detox .... looked at the module and it appears it needs another part/module to get the actual data... "Requires: Eagle Tree V3". When I do a search on it I get all types of stuff ... still not sure ALL I need to get the speed of the boat. I'll keep reading and if anyone else has more info that would be great.

[wizard122]

Hi I use a Garmin Geko 201 works great weights about 4 oz
http://cgi.ebay.com/Garmin-Geko-201-...item414d6d8681
or a 101
http://cgi.ebay.com/GARMIN-GEKO-101-...item414d688b2b
Here is a review http://www.maps-gps-info.com/gp-rvw-gar-gk-2.html

[Colby]

Thanks for the feedback ... I think I'll initially go with the GARMIN GEKO 201.

[teddyboy]

Garmin eTrex Legend GPS

Marchall, Check on the Garmin eTrex Legend GPS offered in the swap shop by our member Phi Munsterman. Knowing Phil, it is a first class unit at a good price.

[Colby]

Thanks for the tip ... I was too late, already sold. I found a Garmin Geko 201 shipped for $82 I think I'll get.

[wizard122]

Good choice have fun.

[Shooter]

The Garmin Foretrex 301's are starting to come down in price....especially on ebay. Very small package w/high sensitivity gps. I bought one last week! Haven't used it yet though.

[Capt. Crash]

I use the Geko 201....works good.

[Drag Boat Bob]

Me too...

[Diesel6401]

The Garmin Foretrex 301's are starting to come down in price....especially on ebay. Very small package w/high sensitivity gps. I bought one last week! Haven't used it yet though.

I'm looking to buy this unit, I was buying it for cycling, but it will go into my boat as well. Let me know how you like it.

[Shooter]

Diesel - I finally picked up a 301 a few weeks ago. Works great! The key I think is the "high sensitivity GPS". Super small too!

[Diesel6401]

Diesel - I finally picked up a 301 a few weeks ago. Works great! The key I think is the "high sensitivity GPS". Super small too!

Cool, i'm glad you liked it. I love mine nice small and very accurate. Went hiking last week and it had some awesome features.

[Shooter]

Yup. Fits great in the vacu-pickle. I put it on top of the batteries. The cg is a bit higher, but I benefit from the weight in front. Last run was 46.1 with the UL-1 electronics and hardware!!