GlobalMap 3500

[zepman]

I'm going to purchase this unit and I'm "stuck" if you will on where to place the unit on my boat. Most people that I've seen put theirs on the dash where it is easily read while motoring to wherever they may be going. I think I would get more use out of it if it were up front by the bow mount. It would be used for locating structure ect... and staying on it while primarily walleye fishing. Before I drill any holes I'd like to get some of your opinions on where your GPS unit is located and why you chose to put it there. Also, very rarely do I ever troll with the big motor. Any advice would be great.

[LocalGuide]

Just another reason to buy 2 of them.

But that is a good question in your case. I also have a 3500 that is mounted on the dash. I do most of my fishing from the dash anyhow so it works out great.

If there was a way to move it between the front and back I would maybe do that. Otherwise put it where your going to use the most or get the most out of it.

[Northlander]

I would put it on the dash on a Ram mount and then get another cheaper unit for up front. I never thought I would need GPS on dash and up front but I now know its very handy having it in both spots. You can mark spots, watch your speed and keep on a trolling path up front without having to go backk to the dash and check.

For the time being you could mount a ram ball on the dash and up front and just switch the unit back and forth. Just make sure you have the GPS cable hooked up in front as well as the dash. Its a pain but I know guys that do it all the time. Just some ideas to kick around.

[zepman]

Thanks guys. I really went out and looked hard today at some of the other options I may have as it looks like two gps units are what it's going to take to make me happy. The i-finder h20 unit looks really interesting and nothing but good reports comming from this site. I think I'm going to buy one of these units and place on the dash next to my other depthfinder. I plan on playing with it a little this fall and then purchasing the 3500c next spring for the front of boat. Hopefully this will cover all bases. Thanks again.

[HaywardBound]

If you do get an H2O first, you can always use it in your car or truck on your way to the lake, and use the same chip in your other unit. (You can find boat landings, marinas, and everything else).

I wish I could have both though...