GPS suggestions

[wavekatcher]

I would like to know how fast (or slow) my boat (Revolt 30) is running. What brand GPS devices are you guys having good luck with? I don't need anything fancy, would just like to know mph. Small and lightweight is a must.

[Basstronics]

Hobbyking GPS or Voltron. I have the HK version and have no issues with it other than price seems high for a HK brand.

[jamespl]

If you have an iPhone you can get a free app for mph recording and if your worried about getting it wet you can get waterproof cases cheap.

[keithbradley]

Hobbyking GPS or Voltron. I have the HK version and have no issues with it other than price seems high for a HK brand.

I've made several passes with my 1/8 scale car carrying both the HK GPS and a Garmin, from 35mph to 100mph. Readings were consistant between the two devices each time.

[urbs00007]

using garmin fore-trex 201 bought used online for around 70 bucks

[banixj]

i suggest garmin geko (about 40usd) or hobbyking gps (smaller but a little more expensive)...

[Mike Caruso]

I would like to know how fast (or slow) my boat (Revolt 30) is running. What brand GPS devices are you guys having good luck with? I don't need anything fancy, would just like to know mph. Small and lightweight is a must.

Eagle Tree $$$$ but you can use it in anything. My Re Volt has run 45.7 with 45x68 prop and 44.7 with the stock one. Not sure why but I have lost a solid 5 mph lately. I was out today after going over the whole boat the only thing I feel is the motor has gotten weaker. Check Galley pixs I just removed thrust bearing no change in MPH.

[siberianhusky]

How are your batteries? After less than 2 seasons of logging and testing my mid grade packs are dropping a volt more under load than high end batteries the exact same age. Makes a noticeable difference in speed being down a couple thousand rpm.

[egneg]

I like the garmen 201. It can take a licking and keep on ticking - held up through ESC fires and being submerged.

[100 mph jet boat]

http://keithbradleyboats.freeforums.org/anyone-interetsed-in-a-gps-unit-t146.html

im thinking of trying one

[wavekatcher]

http://keithbradleyboats.freeforums....unit-t146.html

im thinking of trying one

SkyRC makes that unit. Looks good. I went to SkyRC website and all their dealers (3) don't seem to carry them. So maybe the unit is discontinued or garbage?

[wavekatcher]

I like the garmen 201. It can take a licking and keep on ticking - held up through ESC fires and being submerged.

Is that the forerunner 201? How much does it weigh?

[wavekatcher]

Hobbyking GPS or Voltron. I have the HK version and have no issues with it other than price seems high for a HK brand.

I like the simplicity of these units. The HK gps is backordered of course. I don't like the fact that I have to plug in to the rx, (I have the rx nice and snug in a balloon which means tearing it all apart and re-sealing.)

The Voltron is available @ Grayson hobby which I have heard horror stories about their service.

[egneg]

Is that the forerunner 201? How much does it weigh?

yes, 78 grams

[grsboats]

Hk units is light and tiny so can be acommodated in small boats and have worked good for me.Also the Garmin etrex is a good option for larger boats but Eagle tree is what I would suggest too. Gill