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mooseslayer
06-03-2013, 08:43 PM
I bought a new boat recently and they are in the process of building it right now. I would like to add some electronics to it, in particular a fish finder. If anyone out there has any opinions on any fish finders I would really like to hear them.
Lund rebel
06-03-2013, 09:07 PM
Not sure what is in the budget for you but I was reading this here http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=180048
mooseslayer
06-03-2013, 09:46 PM
Ill refer to that thread. Thanx !!!
lotw
06-04-2013, 12:55 PM
Nobody mentioned the Elite 7. It has a bigger screen than the HD 5. Without the down imaging it is 600 or less. The regular sonar is the same as the 5, I dont think it has the same networking ability as the HD 5 but if you don't need the extras go for the bigger screen.
Gordoats26
06-04-2013, 12:59 PM
I bought a humminbird 898 si at the start of the year. I have no complaints so far it does take some time to understand what you are seeing on the screen especailly the side Imaging but all in all a good unit.
Tannerdog
06-04-2013, 03:24 PM
Not sure what size boat you are putting it on but the Lowrance HD gen. 2s cant be beat IMHO. I have both the 7 and 8. Pricey but packed with features and top quality.
Walleyedude
06-04-2013, 03:59 PM
There's a Lowrance HDS8 Gen2 in classifieds right now that is a really good deal. Hard to buy a better sonar unit than that.
JimmerAB
06-08-2013, 10:10 PM
Nobody mentioned the Elite 7. It has a bigger screen than the HD 5. Without the down imaging it is 600 or less. The regular sonar is the same as the 5, I dont think it has the same networking ability as the HD 5 but if you don't need the extras go for the bigger screen.
I just bought the Elite-7 from Cabelas with sonar,GPS and Down Imaging for $649. Hope to install and try it in the next couple weeks. Looks like a sweet unit..

Jim
incept
06-08-2013, 10:57 PM
I run a Humminbird 998 and love it. Been an amazing unit and Humminbird's customer support if ever needed is superb!
huntsfurfish
06-09-2013, 12:30 AM
Go with HDS 5 or 7,still have rebate I believe and you can add Side Imaging later if you wish. And if you buy 2 units you can network with just a cable.

HDS 5 available at BP for 650.00 - rebate or $100.00:sHa_shakeshout:

PS- EZM should be along soon with Humminbird:)