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boat gps recommendation?
Posted on 9/29/16 at 9:37 pm
Posted on 9/29/16 at 9:37 pm
I'm updating an older Garmin 540s with the new sd card (that my unit won't recognize anymore) to something with a bigger screen. What's the best gps/depth finder combo with updated southeast louisiana marsh maps for under $1000?
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Posted on 9/29/16 at 9:45 pm to KennaBruh
Lowrance units seem to have the best options for mapping cards.
WHODAT514 makes mapping cards. I'm sure he will drop in here at some point.
WHODAT514 makes mapping cards. I'm sure he will drop in here at some point.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 9:48 pm to KennaBruh
I have a lowrance hds 7. Very detailed for our marshes . No complaints
Posted on 9/29/16 at 9:52 pm to KennaBruh
I think the Garmin units are more user friendly but love the features on my dads HDS 9 and it looks a little newer age. It's kinda just personal preference but those are the 2 I've used for the last several years.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 9:54 pm to HeadBusta4LSU
If you're looking for a new unit, the Lowrance elite 7 ti w/ totalscan is the way to go in that price range. Make sure you're getting to totalscan transducer though. Should run about $800
Otherwise but a used lowrance hds 7 gen 2 touch with the lss-2 transducer included. Essentially the same capabilities just an older unit. Probably can find one in the $500-600 range if you're patient.
I own and am a big fan of the raymarine dragonfly series but their menus are horifically difficult to navugate. They need to upgrade the UI before I recommend them to casual users. Technically though, both the transducers and the screens and their wifi, are top notch.
Otherwise but a used lowrance hds 7 gen 2 touch with the lss-2 transducer included. Essentially the same capabilities just an older unit. Probably can find one in the $500-600 range if you're patient.
I own and am a big fan of the raymarine dragonfly series but their menus are horifically difficult to navugate. They need to upgrade the UI before I recommend them to casual users. Technically though, both the transducers and the screens and their wifi, are top notch.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 9:58 pm to The Last Coco
Any lowrance unit will work with my cards. I have the hds gen 2 touch and really like it. The elite ti is a good unit as well. It's basically a hds with less features. They also have the older elite and newer hook units. All have good features and will use my mapping cards.
You can find hds units on sale and the hook series as well.
You can find hds units on sale and the hook series as well.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 10:15 pm to WHODAT514
Thanks for the recs. Looks like Lowrance is what I'm going with. I don't need many features. I only use the depth finder and would like a detailed marsh map. I don't need a fancy sonar for reading every contour or oyster shell.
I'm buying a unit in the next week or so, how could I get one of your cards?
I'm buying a unit in the next week or so, how could I get one of your cards?
Posted on 9/30/16 at 4:15 am to WHODAT514
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WHODAT514 makes mapping cards. I'm sure he will drop in here at some point.
**cough cough** so do I
I knew I'd see your name in here before I got to the bottom
I'm catching up. I've been on a hot streak lately. I just had to order 10 more cards. This post was edited on 9/30/16 at 4:26 am
Posted on 9/30/16 at 5:33 am to SeaPickle
You can get the HDS 9 Gen 2 units brand new from Russel Marine on bass boat central for $1000. I also use the LA ONE card that's made by Standard Mapping. The card is expensive but it's very detailed.
Posted on 9/30/16 at 6:16 am to KennaBruh
Here is my 7 HDI from my last boat with my map (same as whodat's map). You can get this for $500-600. Will do everything the average guy needs. 
Here is my hds 7 gen 3. It's about $4-500 out of your price range but worth it. Gen 2 may be in your range but new generations come out like I phones. May as well get today's version IMO. The Processor is super fast. I like linking it to my yamaha and the sonic hub/NEMA 2k capability (HDI should have these capabilities now)
Here is my hds 7 gen 3. It's about $4-500 out of your price range but worth it. Gen 2 may be in your range but new generations come out like I phones. May as well get today's version IMO. The Processor is super fast. I like linking it to my yamaha and the sonic hub/NEMA 2k capability (HDI should have these capabilities now)
This post was edited on 9/30/16 at 6:23 am
Posted on 9/30/16 at 6:19 am to KennaBruh
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I'm buying a unit in the next week or so, how could I get one of your cards?
what's your email? I can get in touch via email and send you one.
Posted on 9/30/16 at 6:25 am to KennaBruh
Posted on 9/30/16 at 8:46 am to SeaPickle
Personally I'd spring for a Simrad NSS7. I'm on my first Simrad. I've had Lowrance and Garmin, and used others but never very extensively. The Simrad interface is the best I've used by far. The unit itself is really fast and I haven't had any problems. Simrad and Lowrance are both Navico. Simrad is just a step up.
I have a card from another OB user in mine and love it.
I have a card from another OB user in mine and love it.
Posted on 9/30/16 at 9:00 am to SeaPickle
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I like linking it to my yamaha and the sonic hub/NEMA 2k capability (HDI should have these capabilities now
Not 100% positive but I'm pretty sure the HDI units will only support NEMA 2000 when connecting a marine radio or other units. I do not think they will support engine diagnostics.
Posted on 9/30/16 at 9:28 am to KennaBruh
I purchased a humminbird core unit on a similar sale like the lowrance units and I have been pleased. Lakemaster has a map card, HCLD1, pretty much south of I 10 from Texas to Mississippi.
Posted on 9/30/16 at 10:24 am to Barf
That's what I meant. Making too many points in one sentence haha
Posted on 9/30/16 at 1:39 pm to WHODAT514
I need a card too. Do you have a td email that I send you an email?
Posted on 9/30/16 at 1:50 pm to GumboPoBoy
Posted on 9/30/16 at 2:28 pm to GumboPoBoy
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I need a card too. Do you have a td email that I send you an email?
i can get you a card. seapickle09@gmail.com
Posted on 9/30/16 at 3:12 pm to SeaPickle
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