Would this be a good choice for canoeing rivers, primarily in the southeast? Thanks MW
1832955
Yes, you can download maps into this GPS for any region that you prefer from the CD's provided. I've used the PN60 for canoeing in lots of places - the map contours along the River come in handy to help give you an idea on sharp bends particularly if this is your run through of this body of water. I Find this device very handy - also use it for cross county skiing & biking.
1832956
I believe this would be the best unit for just about anything including navigating water courses. It is water resistant but some people have submerged it in water and it was fine. It has the best and most affordable map package available compared to other brands, the battery life with lithiums is pretty good in comparison. Overall a very well built unit with all the bells and wistles. The only gripe I had was the small screen size but I have gotten used to it. Hope this answers your question.
1832957
Ours follows rivers when we are on highways, but have no experience with this on a river. Sorry.
1832958
Sorry to say I have never used the device on the water, only for hunting and search and rescue and finding forest fires well off the beaten path during fire season when coordinates given to us by search aircraft.
1832959
Yes, it would be a good option. The unit is waterproof per the manufacturer. I have used mine in wet weather but I also enclose it in a weatherproof, clear bag for added protection. The detailed topo maps and tracking can help you find you way there and back.
1832960
Debbie the PN-60 will show you right where you were on the river as well as a basic map of the river. I would also add areal photos as an extra purchase download from DeLorm so I could better see what was around the next corner.
1832961
Not sure. When traveling highways, all bodies of water show up on the device, but have no experience while actually on the water. Sorry.
2138697
I have used mine in rivers and lakes/ponds. Whereas you sit on top of this kayak, if you got hung up in the shallows, its just a matter of swinging your legs to the side and standing up and pull it along to deeper water. But i've never had to do that...even in a few inches of water. However, this is not made for any type of white water, rapids, etc., imo.
1411013
Definitely. I use it for my 16' canoe and it's held in all strong wind just fine. Obviously just make sure the knots tight.
1339206
Wendi, spend another $20 and get a boat that works, The controller quit after 2 hrs. The boat did rip pretty good in the river. for a while..
1585900
No worries. I took mine on a canoe trip and had no problems with the water. It's a great little charger for the price. I even forgot about it outside the tent on night - rained - and still working today! Good buy!
1123884
I really like mine. It is really comfortable. It blows up fast and the paddles that come with it are decent and come apart for storage. I went and bought a large canvass bag to store it in when not in use. On a windy day, it is hard to paddle though especially on a large body of water, but that would be true for most small water crafts.
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I don't know for sure. I use it on a 13' whitewater canoe, and there seems to be a lot left over. I had to tie up the loose end on one side. I will say that it seems to be doing a good job of keeping out the little bit of rain that pools up on it. I keep it under an overhang, but it still gets a little wet in a rainstorm.
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Yes to all these questions. You may have to add connectors to the cable and I can assure you that in any weather that is good enough for you to go out in a canoe, that motor will take you where you need to go and pretty fast - faster than you could paddle there.
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yes, this unit is good in the lakes. It is better when you add the GARMIN BLUECHART G2 HXUS039R US G2 (ENTIRE US) MICROSD. The chart details become much more crisp. I used the unit all around the Lake Michigan shoreline and then down the Cal-Sag, Chicago Sanitary Waterway, Illinois River, Upper MS river and the Ohio river as far up as MM400. You will really like the performance. Get a good transducer and you can do 3-D imaging of the bottom. Helped me find a dropped anchor and chain, saving me several hundred dollars!
1157975
I have not used mine there, but I have used mine on the Mississippi River here is Wisconsin and it was Wonderful! We have had a lot of fun with it. Seems very durable. I guess the putting it away is kind of a pain. but it was worth it.
133584
Probably not. Mine is on a 16 foot, square stern, Old Town Canoe and I'm not overpowered and actually wish I had a bit more. Considering weight, surface area and potential wind, I think you'll be OK with the 45.
1160065
Hello A. Salyer, the outer covering I'd say is quite durable. However, the handles that I tie together for our need would not take the stress of a river rafting. We are simply floating in Hood Canal, something like a lake. Individually, I don't see why it could not work on a gentle river.
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The boat is unbelievably stable- rough water- not an issue, the danger (to this boat) is up near the bank, rocks and other "sharps".... Fishing hooks as well. Rough water, it will handle it fine. For big water I would go 55ln MinnKota with biggest battery you can find, or. 3.5 horse Tohatsu outboard. Don't beach this boat, get out knee. High water and walk it in- I'm warning you... Otherwise its bulletproof...
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I wouldn't. Oars don't work too well. Floor isn't sturdy for rapids. Nothing to hold onto for rapids. Shallow boat I think it would tip easy. Good boat for floating or fishing that is about it.
1119183
I think it's as good as any kayak. I've used it in rapids and in relatively flat seas. If you can handle a kayak, this one will work for you. I assume your question relates to whether the boat might lose air during the trip out to the island. It never lost an ounce of pressure during any of our adventures, but if I were gonna paddle a couple miles out to an island, I would take the pump and a repair kit.
1160058
That was my primary reason for buying this item, river running. My cousins have a few they've been using for years and are still good. Mine however had the foot stool part start ripping off the 1st day I was on the river. I believe it was sown poorly as the threads came out on the particular side. As for being linked, there are loops/handles on all 4 sides that you can feed a rope through.
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I would not use in a fast flowing river. If the water was high and no rock it would be fine.