Recent content by GSnyder

Thank you - this is very helpful. That is the same setup I'm looking at. The boat has autopilot.

Hi - I've got a 2023 Freedom 325 with a Garmin 8416 xsv charplotter. We're spending more and more time offshore fishing - mostly grouper, snapper, etc. We've had fog come in a couple times and want to add radar. I want to do the install myself. I'm looking at the 24" closed array dome. Should I...

Picked up a new 325 Freedom about a month ago. Having the exact same issue. I also agree the door does not look like it was hung right at factory with regards to alignment. The boat is going in for 20 hour service next week and hopefully this (and a list of additional things) can get resolved...

Thanks for the great advice. I'll definitely get two and research the transducers.

We've got a 2023 325 on order for delivery the end of the year. Any thoughts on Garmin Chartplotters? It looks like I could get two Garmin 8616s for the price of one 8622. Would I be better off with the two 16s? Will be adding radar at a later date. Also any recommendations on transducers? I had...

I also bought from Byron at Quality in Clearwater John. Cannot say enough good things about both. Byron is amazing - really knows his stuff. We've got a 2004 Tournament 185 and love it. We bought three years ago after I had done a lot of research. We decided on Grady for a number of reasons -...

We just got here. Beautiful boats. Great marina and people!

Thanks! Love Gradys!!

Thanks! Excellent about your daughter - music is a great thing for kids!

My daughter has written a song you may like about Gradys titled "My Grady". It is posted on youtube and linked here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VU1ZsQgFGw Have a listen and enjoy! Gordon

I bought a used Tournament 185 (same hull I believe) last year with a 115 on it. It will go 32-33 mph wide open with a full tank of gas and 4 of us on board which is fast enough for me. That said - if I do keep the boat and eventually replace the motor I think I would go with the 150. Gordon

Well - West Marine has the Garmin Oregon 400c on sale - $200 off. I just ordered one. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... RR_9924085 Could not resist the price! Figure I can always use as a backup when I have a mounted unit installed.

Thanks - that sounds like good advice. I like the Garmin 546/546s - the s model also has the transducer. https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=28973#gpsmap546 The screen does seem small though - will have to look at some larger models. Thanks again.

That is a great question I've been going back and forth on. I'm thinking portability. I could use it in my car, hiking, etc. I also have a small boat I use on Cape Cod. I've never used one there - know the areas I go very well - but think it would be a good idea to have one just in case. I...

I'm new to boating in the Clearwater Beach, Florida area and am looking at GPS's. Any advice? I'm considering a handheld - the Garmin Oregon 400c http://www.megagps.com/garminoregon400c ... 5QodABkKFg and considering the SW Florida g2 card http://www.megagps.com/bluechartg2visio ... s011r.aspx