need new electronics

[BTL]

I was in a similar situation recently and went with a Lowrance Hook 7. No it doesn't do engine diagnostics, send text messages, or link up to the trolling motor, but it has a 7" screen, nice GPS and maps, and down imaging. Also has an SD card slot if you want to use a Navionics card. Got it from Academy for $299 and am very happy with it.

 

[xltier]

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thanks for pointing me in the right direction.i ended up with a echomap plus 94sv plus transducer.after trying out that touch screen raymarine I wanted another touchscreen.more than a wanted to spend but oh well.thanks again for your time.

 

[Linkon]

The antenna is not required in most installations as the echoMap CHIRP 93sv with transducer has a fast responding, high sensitivity 5Hz.

• Trackback to review recorded sonar history including structure, transitions or fish targets, then pinpoint locations
• Best will be High-resolution and minimum 4-inch color display
• Advanced signal processing (asp) reduces need to manually adjust.

 

[dingbat]

The antenna is not required in most installations as the echoMap CHIRP 93sv with transducer has a fast responding, high sensitivity 5Hz

This useless paragraph brought to you by your friends in the marketing department....lol

What does the update rate have to do with whether or not an antenna would boost your signal to noise ratio significantly?

 

[dingbat]

thanks for pointing me in the right direction.i ended up with a echomap plus 94sv plus transducer.after trying out that touch screen raymarine I wanted another touchscreen.more than a wanted to spend but oh well.thanks again for your time.

im not a fan of touchscreen on a boat.

Rough and big fingers don’t get along...lol

The only thing I don’t like about the unit after 2 years of use is the landscape presentation. Portrait gives better pixel to depth ratios

 

[xltier]

th.e touch screen was just easier for me to operate.only do this a few times a year so ill forget what the buttons do in no time.lol