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cmetzenberg
Joined: 04 Jan 2014 Posts: 369 City/Region: Santa Barbara
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Kanaloa
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Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:53 pm Post subject: best place to buy garmin electonics |
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i'm ready to finally upgrade my plotter and radar. Anyone know of any good upcoming sales? _________________ Conrad Metzenberg
07' Tomcat 255 "Kanaloa"
87' Boston Whaler Guardian 17 (BlackFlag, 03-14)
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Danjenni
Joined: 14 Jul 2020 Posts: 20 City/Region: Tenino
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2012
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Ker
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Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 12:27 am Post subject: |
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Try the GPS Store. Best price I could find for VHF radio. _________________ Puget Prowler |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 21604 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 2:43 am Post subject: |
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I recieved a product, where the box had been opened, the product used and set up--and some pieces missing from the "GPS store". I had the devil of a time returning and having that product replaced. I had to send the original back, fill out reports, and then wait. GPS store is BBB acredited; A+, Your experience may differ.
BOE Marine has a brick and mortar store, and has been reliable in my experience. I have also used Defender (which has sold since I last used it)..
There is minimal mark up in Marine electronics, unlike many other Marine supplies, where there is a 60% markup. (At one time I had an OEM account with a number of the primary suppliers, and that was my price. We were building a 38' sailboat, and had bought the company which owned the mold, along with their inventory, and OEM accounts. etc) _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 5002 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 10:12 am Post subject: |
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https://www.fisheriessupply.com/ is another store I have found certain items fairly priced. And many times, I find that West Marine, with it's sales, can offer a good deal. And at least with my local store, returns are very easy. I'm not sure, but I think they will price match as well. |
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srbaum
Joined: 30 Aug 2010 Posts: 917 City/Region: Portsmouth
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Osprey
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Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 6:24 am Post subject: |
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I have made purchases from BOE and the GPS Store with good success. Last few purchases have been from https://www.hodgesmarine.com/, as they seem to beat others on inventory, price and very fast shipping (I have not had a shipping few on my last four orders. Defender was once my favorite, but since they were bought out, have become more inline with West Marine. _________________ Steve Baum
Homeport of Portsmouth, VA
OSPREY (Ex Mister Sea) 2000 22 C-Dory 2010 - Sold 3/19
OSPREY (Ex ADITI) 2007 26 Cape Cruiser 2018 |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 5002 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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I second Steve's mention of Hodges. I forgot to mention them with my earlier post. (I was actually thinking of Hodges when I typed Fisheries supply.) Colby |
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cmetzenberg
Joined: 04 Jan 2014 Posts: 369 City/Region: Santa Barbara
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Kanaloa
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2025 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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They're all about the same price as what Garmin is offering on their website. As that's the case i'll cut out the middle man. Maybe there will be some labor day sales |
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gulfcoast john
Joined: 14 Dec 2012 Posts: 1061 City/Region: PENSACOLA
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2010
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Cat O' Mine
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2025 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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Second BOE Marine, esp specials, re-manufactured and 'open box' units with full warranty.
John _________________ John and Eileen Highsmith
2010 Tom Cat 255, Cat O' Mine
2024 twin Yamaha F150 digital throttle & shift, integral electric steering
Over 7,000 water miles, 234 Locks on our Loop since 2017 |
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DKennaC25
Joined: 10 Dec 2024 Posts: 18 City/Region: Lebanon
State or Province: IN
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
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Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2025 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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I ordered from Lisa at Ultimate passage.
Good pricing. _________________ 2003 C25 |
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Joefairbanks
Joined: 02 Aug 2024 Posts: 57 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Sjøhest
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2025 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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When I set up my CC23 with all new electronics, I ordered from Lisa at Ultimate Passage as well.
I actually called and talked with her on the phone before making the purchase. I gave her the list of items that I wanted, and she sent me a price quote. Significantly less than the advertised prices. They shipped very fast and I would not hesitate to use them again. _________________ -Ken
2006 CC23 Sjøhest
1991 CD16 Angler C-Darling Sold 2025 |
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