navman vs lowrance

[emcm0023]

Can anyone suggest on what would be a better choice of chart plotter a lowrance global map 3200 or a navman 5110, known that theses are older models its only for a small boat, if there is any other models out there,

thank you all for the advice given about fish finders last time in the end got a garmin 240

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[Talbot]

Notwithstanding that your plotter is for a smaller boat, a colour screen makes a BIG difference, and you would quickly be sorry that you did not spend the additional money for a colour. If you have any chums going to USA, get them to purchase a Navman 5500 for you over there, (and declare it through customs) I did, and purchased it at $s for £s - so there was a big saving even after customs.

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[MrFish]

I would thoroughly reccommend Navman as a brand. I have now got several Navman instruements, and researched the brands for each one before getting Navman. Lowrance was my second choice. Definitely colour if you can manage it, even if you have to "save up"for a bit longer!
Cheers
Ian

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[tritonofnor]

Just heard that Lowrance have launched a colour plotter using Navionics charting for £399!! First sixty in the country sold immediately - not surprising at the price, but more on the way. May be worth talking to your local chandlery.

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[emcm0023]

After reading tritonofnor's post and doing some searching it is the lowrance global map 3300c that you can buy for £399
i have been offered the lowrance global map 3200 for £270 and the navman 5110 for £310

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[philip_stevens]

Whilst comparing the two chartplotters, bear in mind the chart types and availability. Navman use C-Map, and Lowrance use Navionics.

C-Map cartridges are regulary advertised 2nd hand, while I have not seen any Navionics 2nd hand. Even if you get a wrong type of C-Map cartridge, C-Map will exchange it for the type you need when updating it - usually March and October, with some (Solent to Channel Islands for one, I was informed today) in June.

I have no knowledge of the update frequency of Navionics.

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Philip