RobVan Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 My Garmin chartplotter died. I tried troubleshooting (it is getting power to the plug) and exchanged emails with Garmin (they finally recommended replacing as they no longer support this model). I liked the unit as it had the features I needed. Garmin is recommending replacing with a 742xs plus. I thought I would reach out to the wisdom of the forum about a replacement. My current 740s is flush mounted in my console so would be preferable to have another unit with the same or very close dimensions. I am using a separate GPS antenna and have the unit connected to a NMEA backbone. I also have a Garmin fuel transducer wired to the backbone and interfaced to the 740S display. Don't really need a high end depthfinder as most of my time is spent in very shallow water (and mostly grass or mud bottom). I would like reuse my existing transducer if possible just save the hassle of running a new cable. Whatchyall think? Buy the 742? And where to buy - seems like the price is around $1100 everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Your right electronics seem to cost the same no matter where you look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 I left Garmin a few years ago when I constantly found myself up on the shore line when I was fishing the 10k's. I went Simrad 9" EVO2; however, the newer one are really pricey - EVO3. The other option, which I have run and like are the new Lowrance plotters with the fast chips...easy to use and very accurate. dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert3 Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 I have a 740S I can sell you.. Is Like new, haven't used it in years as I went with SIMRAD electronics. LEMENO Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert3 Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 250 for everything, Mount and unit.. books LEMENO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobVan Posted April 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Sounds good. I'll send you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blewbyu Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Max can repair your 740s. https://maxmarineelectronics.com/repair-center/ ill take your broken 740s off your hands for parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotscott Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 am interested in purchasing used gps map 740 or 740s. working for not. need new screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 No GPS beats-reading the water . Been on boats with the Rads and FMT and it will keep you on the ( trail ) but it will not get you into uncharted waters , and thats where the adventure begins . I have never ran into land , because I am looking where I am going . Just sayin . Save the extra 1,500 $ and go on vacation. 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry McCauley Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 On 4/1/2020 at 7:39 AM, Robert3 said: I have a 740S I can sell you.. Is Like new, haven't used it in years as I went with SIMRAD electronics. LEMENO Rob do you still have the old one. I need parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert3 Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 20 hours ago, Gerry McCauley said: do you still have the old one. I need parts. Sorry no I don't I sold it a year ago.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeRedfisher Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 I have a 740s still in the box.I had to buy a second one just to get the transducer that I broke. Unit has never even been fired up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Is this the touch screen(741xs) or the one controlled with knobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egrets Landing Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 On 11/19/2020 at 7:01 PM, THE OUTLAW said: No GPS beats-reading the water . Been on boats with the Rads and FMT and it will keep you on the ( trail ) but it will not get you into uncharted waters , and thats where the adventure begins . I have never ran into land , because I am looking where I am going . Just sayin . Save the extra 1,500 $ and go on vacation. 🇺🇸🏴☠️ It will get you into plenty of uncharted waters. That is exactly what it does. It charts a plethora of uncharted waters so they are fully charted as well as corrects the thousands of errors and missing features that are are already "charted" incorrectly by the general reference products. This will allow you to also not run into land at night when you can't see where you are going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimp daddy Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 I'm looking to buy a 740s garmin gps for some reason mine came on with a white screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing1167 Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 7:49 AM, YankeeRedfisher said: I have a 740s still in the box.I had to buy a second one just to get the transducer that I broke. Unit has never even been fired up I am very interested. Is this still available? how much are u asking ? If yes please text me @ 228-216-6076. My name is Bert Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriGeo Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 I have a Garmin 740s I need repaired or would like to buy a replacement in good condition if there is any still available. Thanks Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quonnie Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 On 3/12/2021 at 8:49 AM, YankeeRedfisher said: I have a 740s still in the box.I had to buy a second one just to get the transducer that I broke. Unit has never even been fired up YankeeRedfisher do you still have this available I need to replace mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 19, 2023 Report Share Posted July 19, 2023 Ralph is truly correct about reading the waters but where we all fish for the most part a gps is needed, backcountry, glades and uncharted waters. Offshore to wreaks pinpoint spots, water temp and such. What scares the hell out of me are boaters who can’t read charts or use the required tool to chart with. They’re screwed if their gps dies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted July 19, 2023 Report Share Posted July 19, 2023 2 hours ago, fin-addict said: hey’re screwed if their gps dies. that's for sure..... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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