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Product Reviews of Key Products by Catagory

This is the first in a series of blogs that will cover key products used by boaters and fisherman. The reviews will be in product category sequence so you will be able to go back through blogs and find a category and then read the reviews posted in each category to find out more about a specific item.

Categories will be (not in order):

Trim Tabs
Marine Air Conditioning
Marine Electrical
Marine Hardware
Marine Instruments
Marine Safety Equipment
Marine Search and Flood Lights
Marine Binoculars
Fish Finders
GPS Fish Finders
Marine GPS
Portable Fish Finders
Marine VHF Radios
Marine AM FM CD Stereos
Marine Stereo Speakers
Marine Satellite Radios
Marine Antennas

Reviews will include:

Product Overview
Product Features List
Manufacturer
Brand popularity
Dimensions (where available)
Power ratings (where applicable)
Authors experience with returns
Ease of use
Display size and resolutions (where applicable)
Power requirements (where applicable)
Degree of difficulty for installation
Transducer capabilities (where applicable)
Depth capabilities (where applicable)
Efficiency ratings
Durability
Availability
Price range
Warranty
What is included with unit in package price
Whether or not it is waterproof or resistant
What components make up the unit
Range and depth info (where applicable)
Accessories availability
Technologies utilized
Armed with these reviews you should be able to make better buying decisions. Hopefully that will translate into more and better boating.

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On the top of the list for most fishermen is a GPS system to go along with the fish finder they already have. Of course if they do not have a fish finder or a marine radio, you should think about a fish finder or VHF Marine Radio.

GPS Systems

There are two basic types of GPS Systems; Fixed mount and hand held.

Fixed mount GPS marine GPS are systems that have a bracket and power cable that mount to the top of a dash or bulkhead or optionally they can be flush mounted. If you fisherman is cramped for space in the dash, the mounting systems come in handy. GPS systems normally come with built in maps which the GPS system follows as the user moves. Fixed mount systems come with external or internal antennas. External antennas work better but require about 5" of mounting space and of course they have a cable to deal with.

Handheld marine GPS systems are self-contained and are handy to have but do not get the reception of the fixed mount units. Of course they can also be used for other activities (like my favorite Geo Caching).

GPS Fish Finders

If your fisherman does not have a fish finder, consider a combination GPS and Fish Finder unit. This type of unit is not quite as user friendly as having one of each but if budget is a problem this is the right setup to get. They come in both internal and external antenna versions. When purchasing these units make sure you get all the components you need. Normally there are different configurations you select when you purchase like at this site where you select options at the bottom of the page.

Fish Finders

If your fisherman does not currently have a fish finder and fishe's small lakes or knows his way around well, then you may want to get him a stand along fish finder. Compare and rate them here.

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Fish Finders rated and compared by price range

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All types of marine equipment and supplies.

Marine VHF Radio Handheld Marine Radio
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