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What is the best hand held GPS for sailing available at a reasonable cost?

I have a small 27 ft sailboat that I love and I am a newbie at sailing. I would like a great, all around, inexpensive but durable hand held gps. I see a lot out there, but many are very fancy and I am not technologically inclined. Any thoughts?

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1. Garmin units are really hard to beat. They have several units that are waterproof and float. They are one of the best companies to get, reliable, easy to use as well. Thats just my opinion, I use a handheld in the car and have panel mounted units in a plane. They just work.
2. These are good hand held gps for hiking, boating : 1.Garmin GPS 76 Handheld GPS Navigator, The GPS 76 comes in handy almost anywhere, whether you're hiking, driving, boating, or wandering around a city as a tourist. Its easy-to-use interface makes it immediately useful to novices, and as you learn to exploit its programmability and features it can become an extremely powerful navigation tool http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005B8M0?ie=UTF8&tag=garmin.gps.navigator.cheap-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00005B8M0 2. DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 Handheld GPS, Great for taking along on boating trips, island explorations, and trips ashore, Navigating a Route on Water. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FVLTNA?ie=UTF8&tag=garmin.gps.navigator.cheap-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001FVLTNA