Garmin GPSMap 276C - Worth Keeping?

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JonnyEp

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May 25, 2019
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Catalina Capri 18 Bronx, NY
Hello All,

I just purchased a Catalina 30 Tall Rig and the PO handed me this device as a "gift". It powers up with AC, but the battery doesn't work. I read in a forum somewhere that the firmware may need to be updated in order to recognize the battery level.

Is it worth keeping? Should I spend $30 to get a new battery if needed? I bought a new cable to see if I can update the firmware from a PC, and maybe download updated charts.

I already planned on paying for a Navionics subscription for my iPhone.

Any advice would be most welcome. Thank you in advance.
 
Tally Ho

Tally Ho

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Jan 7, 2011
5,625
Oday 322 East Chicago, IN
It looks like it can run off the 12-volt power cord. Maybe try it out and then decide if it is worth the cost of a new battery pack.

I have a GPSMaps 746 on my boat, and I love having it at the helm. Mine may have more connectivity, and runs off my house bank all the time...no battery pack.

Other folks swear by the use of their phone or tablet running various nav software…

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So, maybe try it and see.


Greg
 
capta

capta

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Jun 4, 2009
4,938
Pearson 530 Admiralty Bay, Bequia SVG
It is a $400 to $500 unit and a Garmin to boot. How could you go wrong to get it operating properly for $30.00?
I can't imagine betting my life on a phone app, and I've got the "folding" phone that gives me a 5x5 inch screen when open. But it isn't waterproof, can easily be lost overboard or ruined by a single wave.
If you don't want the unit, please give me an opportunity to purchase it from you.
 
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