Gxm54
- Thread starter nzfisher
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Submariner
Channel Surfing
- Joined
- Feb 2, 2020
- Messages
- 1,599
- Location
- Everett, WA
- Website
- www.letsgochannelsurfing.com
- Fluid Motion Model
- R-27 (Outboard)
- Hull Identification Number
- FMLT2702C021
- Non-Fluid Motion Model
- https://tinyurl.com/yrv84xdm
- Vessel Name
- Channel Surfing
- MMSI Number
- 368187810
I have and use a GXM 54 on my boat.
SJI Sailor
Well-known member
- Joined
- Nov 28, 2018
- Messages
- 802
- Non-Fluid Motion Model
- American Tug (formerly had C30)
We have it and it works everywhere we've been around the PNW. Pro is that it gives weather etc where there is no cell reception. Con is that the data are limited and subscription price is high. The weather overlay on chartplotter is nice. Overall I'd say it's borderline worth the cost for us as an add-on to Sirius XM radio.
Submariner
Channel Surfing
- Joined
- Feb 2, 2020
- Messages
- 1,599
- Location
- Everett, WA
- Website
- www.letsgochannelsurfing.com
- Fluid Motion Model
- R-27 (Outboard)
- Hull Identification Number
- FMLT2702C021
- Non-Fluid Motion Model
- https://tinyurl.com/yrv84xdm
- Vessel Name
- Channel Surfing
- MMSI Number
- 368187810
I like having the weather overlayed on the chart plotter. It shows me wind direction which helps me plan what side of the channel I should be on, or lets me know that neither side of the channel would matter and to just tolerate the chop.
I do think the service is somewhat expensive. I've found that I don't need to pay for the 1-3 days forecast. When I'm forecasting weather I'm usually near a marina with cell service and use my phone with Windy and other weather app's to determine my travel plans for the next 3 days. On the boat, I just need to see today's weather overlayed on the chart plotter which is a less expensive subscription. It also gives me the weather alerts and marine text forecast info.
You can see some of the GXM 54 in action on my boat in this video. Start at timestamp 00:45
https://youtu.be/LQ2pw5Q-hBw?t=43
In this video, I talk specifically about the GXM54 and show quite a few screens off my boat to illustrate what you get.
Start at timestamp: 18:58
https://youtu.be/HPd3ApnhkWY?t=1138
I do think the service is somewhat expensive. I've found that I don't need to pay for the 1-3 days forecast. When I'm forecasting weather I'm usually near a marina with cell service and use my phone with Windy and other weather app's to determine my travel plans for the next 3 days. On the boat, I just need to see today's weather overlayed on the chart plotter which is a less expensive subscription. It also gives me the weather alerts and marine text forecast info.
You can see some of the GXM 54 in action on my boat in this video. Start at timestamp 00:45
https://youtu.be/LQ2pw5Q-hBw?t=43
In this video, I talk specifically about the GXM54 and show quite a few screens off my boat to illustrate what you get.
Start at timestamp: 18:58
https://youtu.be/HPd3ApnhkWY?t=1138