| There are a number of portable GPS systems | | | | at the bottom of the lake. |
| that can be used for lake boating these days. | | | | 3. Your GPS system should also be able to tell |
| However, some of these might just be average | | | | you the amount of water below the boat. |
| while the others may give you the best possible | | | | 4. It's a good idea to have a GPS system which |
| value for your money. | | | | has a lot of different alarms to warn you of |
| There is a huge difference between using GPS | | | | different aspects like the depth of the water, low |
| navigation on land and in water. So, what may | | | | battery, temperature change, water temperature, |
| work on land may not be that effective in water. | | | | way point, proximity indicator. |
| Here are some of the important qualities that are | | | | 5. It should also have modes like sunlight and nigh |
| required in a portable GPS system for lake | | | | watch, which aid in retracing your steps in the |
| boating: | | | | dark. |
| | | | 6. If you are looking for some fishing, then your |
| 1. Your GPS system should be able to utilize a | | | | GPS can also tell you about the weather changes. |
| minimum of 12 out of the 24 satellites to give | | | | All you need to do is to just subscribe to a |
| you precise results regarding your position. | | | | weather channel. |
| 2. The screen on the GPS should be bigger (at | | | | These are some of the basic things which need |
| least 7") which allows you to see without squinting. | | | | to be there in your portable handheld GPS in |
| Moreover, you need a bigger screen to make out | | | | order to make it ideal for lake boating. |
| the difference between a fish and rock, which is | | | | |