It is time to replace my aging Garmin 178 chart plotter. The other instruments (depth and speed through water) are broken. The boat is a Catalina 30. Use of the boat is 60% club racing (Rum Races) and 40% leisure on Galveston Bay TX. I've researched and narrowed the field down somewhat. The most likely candidates are 7" models:
Any other models I should consider? Any reason on of those is better than the others?
Thanks!
Garmin 741 (is there anything on the 742 worth an extra $400?)
Raymarine Axiom 7
B&G Vulcan 7.
The Raymarine A98 was on the list for a while as its available as a reman for a very low price, but have now removed it from consideration due to lack of sailing features.Raymarine Axiom 7
B&G Vulcan 7.
Any other models I should consider? Any reason on of those is better than the others?
Thanks!