[quote=nhanson]I have the Garmin eTrex Venture Cx. I would highly recommend it. It's very water proof and although it does not have the latest GPS chipset (needed for in downtown areas) its great in the wide open water. It takes normal AA batteries and a memory card so you can store lots of tracks/maps. It's a hand-held and fits in my life jacket pocket. The only negative is in my life jacket pocket bumping it I will sometimes/somehow mark a way-point or two.
I think the plus of the map/track visual is big over the wrist style which are only digits. The price has come way down with all the new technology too. I think under 200 USD.
I would never take my $500 smart phone on the boat, even in a dry case. They are just not meant for being pounded like that. I also bought a water-proof VHF radio that also fits on my jacket. You can also buy a nice VHF that has a GPS built in.
Remember to connect all the lanyards to you so if (when) you pitch pole a good one you come up bobbing with all your electronics. I choose to have these items on me vs the boat for safety.
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