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Duane 04-18-2017 07:34 PM

Electronics
 
I may be in the market for some electronics for my boat. I am looking for SI and DI as well. My question is an opinion I guess, but which would you choose for ease of learning to use. I am very illiterate to new things so I would need something easy to figure out. We crappie and bluegill fish.
Thanks,
Duane

XxthejuicexX 04-18-2017 08:28 PM

Price range?

ddyyak 04-18-2017 10:15 PM

Love my helix 7si. Screen is a bit small but price was a concern of mine so it was a compromise. Don't forget a good map chip. I bought lakemaster plus chip and that makes a big difference for navigation. My only regret is not spending the money for touchscreen. Makes everything so much easier.



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Duane 04-19-2017 12:34 PM

Thanks, I have never used any electronics and really wasn't sure where I even needed to start. Thank you for the pointers. I will make sure to bring them up.

As far as money I don't want to have to mortgage the house but I do understand you get what you pay for. So I'm sure it will be expensive.
Thanks again guys,
Duane

spottedbass 04-19-2017 01:06 PM

I have a HDS-7 Gen2 Touch and HDS-9 Gen 3 which is also a touch screen. I love the touch screen it makes things much simpler. Just like using a smartphone. I have them networked together too which is nice.


You might consider this one: http://www.lowrance.com/en-US/Produc...lite-9_Ti.aspx

Shop around for the best price. I haven't used one so I don't have a "review".

Buccaneer 04-19-2017 02:38 PM

Get a Garmin Striker 7SV, down and side imaging. GPS for tracks and waypoint marking but not mapping. $499

TNBronzeback 04-21-2017 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer (Post 77975)
Get a Garmin Striker 7SV, down and side imaging. GPS for tracks and waypoint marking but not mapping. $499

I love mine....wish they made that same model in 12" screen. Price point is untouchable too in my opinion.

spottedbass 04-21-2017 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TNBronzeback (Post 77986)
I love mine....wish they made that same model in 12" screen. Price point is untouchable too in my opinion.

Does the Garmin have a trackback feature? I know if I miss something or want to take another look at something with my Lowrance I can scroll (trackback) to it after I have passed it. It also allows me to put a waypoint on it.


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