Replacement for a Garmin GPSMAP 172C

[dmillerss]

I have this Garmin unit which I'm very happy with but the Screen's just not reliable anymore .... goes off on its own sometimes, screen impossible to read others .... I wouldn't mind buying a replacement, but I'd like to just replace the unit, not the piece that sits under the boat, or the power supply, or the wiring. Does anyone know if a newer Garmin or other unit would be compatible with the existing hardware? Thx much, DMiller

 

[NYBo]

A little sleuthing on Garmin's website might tell you. Look up accessories/replacement cables for your unit and cross-check what else they fit.

 

[achris]

... not the piece that sits under the boat, ....

I assume you are referring to the transducer... And since this unit is only a GPS chartplotter, the transducer is not connected to it, it's connected to your echo sounder (aka Fishfinder/depth sounder).... The only things connected to the GPS are the power/data lead and the antenna cable (unless you're using it with the internal antenna).

iboats has a range of Garmin GPS chartplotters worth having a look at http://www.iboats.com/Marine-GPS-Cha...view_id.248087... As Garmin are not in the habit of adding part numbers to their cables in the specifications it's difficult to know if they use the same cable.

Chris.......

 

[dingbat]

Replace everything. Technology is light years beyond the 172. The new cabling and connections are worth the upgrade alone