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  • CodeRed225
    Member
    • Feb 2009
    • 39

    #1

    Looking for small GPS

    I was wondering what you guys use for GPS. Would one of those garmin watch units work? The ones for running? I think this would be an excellent tuning tool, but my handheld garmin is a bit bulky.

    -Red
  • Speedracer128
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2013
    • 288

    #2
    I'm also looking for a small gps and not sure what my options are either. I prefer one that is easy on the pocket lol but more interested in quality.

    I finally have my boat mostly dialed in after upgrading it so its time to figure how my minor adjustments are affecting my speeds

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    • grsboats
      Senior Member
      • Jul 2012
      • 975

      #3
      You can go with a Voltron 2(same as Hobby King was selling) unit if space is an issue or with a forreruner garmin if budget is ok.I've been using a Garmin etrex for years even on my small boats.Have tried all kind of cheap ones and have had lot of misreadings so invest in a good unit.
      GO FAST AND TURN RIGHT !
      www.grsboats.com.br

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      • Speedracer128
        Senior Member
        • Apr 2013
        • 288

        #4
        I have a MG so size isn't an issue there but I have a barbwire for my so I'd like to have a GPS small enough to fit in his boat and I would only want one if it is accurate. But thanks for the info i will look into those

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        • Peter A
          Fast Electric Addict!
          • Sep 2012
          • 1486

          #5
          I have a Nokia C5-00 phone, it is a crappy phone but it has a gps function that records max speed. This is something that I just discovered a couple of weeks ago, so it now doubles as my gps. A couple of ziplok bags and we good to go! The phone is smaller and lighter then a garmin etrek 10.
          NZMPBA 2013, 2016 Open Electric Champion. NZMPBA 2016 P Offshore Champion.
          2016 SUHA Q Sport Hydro Hi Points Champion.
          BOPMPBC Open Mono, Open Electric Champion.

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          • Powerboat 5000
            Member
            • May 2013
            • 87

            #6
            I'm running a garmin etrex 10, it's pretty accurate and is easy on the pocket.

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            • Philmunsterman
              Senior Member
              • Sep 2009
              • 358

              #7
              I like the garmin 201. Small and has a rechargable battery.
              Last edited by Philmunsterman; 06-01-2013, 12:05 AM.

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              • Chilli
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Jan 2008
                • 3070

                #8
                I second the Voltron. Very small and plugs into your receiver for power. I used a Garmin Forerunner 201 for a while but I had problems with it shutting down during a run.

                Mike Chirillo
                www.capitolrcmodelboats.com

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                • kacordy
                  Senior Member
                  • Oct 2012
                  • 410

                  #9
                  I bought the Voltron 2. I run it on the small lipo that came with it. $117 and your good to go.

                  Allen

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                  • CodeRed225
                    Member
                    • Feb 2009
                    • 39

                    #10
                    That voltron looks to be the ticket. Thanks for the info!!

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