The Garmin GPSMAP 540 receiver can be had for between $450 and $900, depending on the model. It mounts easily to your boat and contains several preloaded BlueChart g2 maps that will guide you around the coast of both the Bahamas and the USA. It’s simple display is a 5″ QVGA viewer with easy to use menus and buttons.

This is a marine type of GPS with a 12 channel receiver. It holds 20 routes and around 1500 waypoints. It contains 20 tracks with USA maps that are displayed on a 5″ screen. If you need maps for other areas outside the USA, then it has satellite images with a worldwide base map to take the place of the traditional ones.

You can add your own additional maps with the help of an SD card slot. This makes it possible to perform this task without the aid of a computer. It’s a great little navigator for your water traveling needs and is an easy read to your destination.

The Garmin GPSMAP 540 receiver is a handsome system with a great picture for clarity. This particular system has a chart plotter only. The grey-colored box really sets off the greens and reds of the pictures for easy viewing. It’s sleek design makes it an attractive addition to any boat in the water.

There are many of these GPS systems on the market today. There are many different types to choose from. But this one is a safe bet for giving good solid performance and bang for your buck. It’s sure to deliver the kind of accuracy and quality you’re looking for in a GPS receiver.

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