Even if you are highly skilled at old-school marine navigation techniques, you should still have a marine GPS system to help you stay oriented when you are sailing in open waters. Traditional navigation methods take time and are subject to human error. So, it is easy to become disoriented or find yourself in a shipping lane or other unfortunate spot if you do not have a reliable and accurate form of GPS on board your vessel.

Plus, marine navigation aids offer additional benefits, such as chartplotter GPS to track your journey and fishfinder features. If you want to catch a lot of fish, a portable fishfinder certainly makes it easier to hook the next big one. These features, among others, set your marine GPS system apart from other GPS models, like portable GPS devices designed for finding driving or cycling routes or handheld GPS devices for hiking and backcountry activities.

To get the most out of your marine GPS, ensure you install your new device properly and read over the instruction manual so you understand all of the device settings. You don’t want to be confused by menu options when out at sea. If you are intimidated by the installation process, simply reach out to Best Buy’s marine electronics installation services. The team can also walk you through the basics of using your new GPS for boats.

You may benefit from additional boat accessories when using your GPS and fishfinder at sea. For instance, you will find it helpful to carry a battery pack and maybe even solar panels on board in order to ensure access to electrical power. To play your favorite music while out fishing, consider installing a marine stereo system. And to help yourself move around your boat at night, place strategic and festive boat lights around the vessel.