aloop
06-01-2012, 09:56 AM
I'm looking for a Garmin 178c gps/sounder or newer compatable unit. Anyone have one kicking around?
Northeast - Garmin 178c
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Caiprianha
06-24-2012, 10:15 AM
I have a complete system that I just took off our boat to replace with an integrated radar system:
- Garmin 178c color chartplotter & depth finder (excellent working condition, no scratches)
- Transducer (used in fresh water)
- GPS antenna
- All wiring
- Mounting bracket
- Manual
Works great and has only 56 hours on it. Am looking for $250.
- Garmin 178c color chartplotter & depth finder (excellent working condition, no scratches)
- Transducer (used in fresh water)
- GPS antenna
- All wiring
- Mounting bracket
- Manual
Works great and has only 56 hours on it. Am looking for $250.
aloop
06-26-2012, 11:06 AM
PM sent
pgkeating
06-27-2012, 05:15 AM
aloop,
Make sure the chart you need is still available.
PK
Make sure the chart you need is still available.
PK
aloop
06-27-2012, 10:09 AM
aloop,
Make sure the chart you need is still available.
PK
This is the same exact model, I hope, as the dead unit and already have the map for up here and NC
Make sure the chart you need is still available.
PK
This is the same exact model, I hope, as the dead unit and already have the map for up here and NC
pgkeating
06-27-2012, 11:21 AM
Gotcha. Wasn't clear from your original post what you needed.
I've replaced units in the past, because I bought the boat in another area, so the chip was no good (to me) and new one's were no longer available in the media type needed.
I looked on the Garmin website and found out which model used the same transducer, power cables and bail, then looked for newer compatible units that used the same.....
my point being, with a little research, you might be able to find a newer (than 178C) with more features that'll drop right in.
I've replaced units in the past, because I bought the boat in another area, so the chip was no good (to me) and new one's were no longer available in the media type needed.
I looked on the Garmin website and found out which model used the same transducer, power cables and bail, then looked for newer compatible units that used the same.....
my point being, with a little research, you might be able to find a newer (than 178C) with more features that'll drop right in.
aloop
06-27-2012, 12:33 PM
that model unit was well used over the past 5 years, the lifespan is only 5 years for Garmins. The new models w/3D imaging is pretty much useless to me in salt water or else Furuno, Raytheon & Hondex would be on it bigtime.
mickyp
07-09-2012, 02:32 PM
aloop, do you still have the old unit? if the screen is good in it then i'd buy it off you as i have one with a faded screen that i could replace no probs.
aloop
07-10-2012, 09:31 AM
aloop, do you still have the old unit? if the screen is good in it then i'd buy it off you as i have one with a faded screen that i could replace no probs.
where are you?
where are you?
deervalley
07-10-2012, 10:05 AM
I have a complete system that I just took off our boat to replace with an integrated radar system:
- Garmin 178c color chartplotter & depth finder (excellent working condition, no scratches)
- Transducer (used in fresh water)
- GPS antenna
- All wiring
- Mounting bracket
- Manual
Works great and has only 56 hours on it. Am looking for $250.
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Still for sale??????
- Garmin 178c color chartplotter & depth finder (excellent working condition, no scratches)
- Transducer (used in fresh water)
- GPS antenna
- All wiring
- Mounting bracket
- Manual
Works great and has only 56 hours on it. Am looking for $250.
================================================== ===============
Still for sale??????
mickyp
07-11-2012, 08:24 AM
@ aloop, i'm in the FL Keys (Summerland Key)
How much would you want for the old unit? I only want this if the screen is still good.
How much would you want for the old unit? I only want this if the screen is still good.