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Recommend a Chartplotter/GPS; Raymarine, Garmin or Lowrance
Posted on 7/31/14 at 7:44 am
Posted on 7/31/14 at 7:44 am
Do any of these come pre-loaded with updated maps and points? Or am I looking at an additional couple hundred for software?? Dont want to spend over 800 dollars.
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Posted on 7/31/14 at 8:23 am to LSUTiger205
Never messed with Raymarine, but the Lowrance and Garmin units are both pretty user friendly. Garmin will be cheaper, and IMO just as nice. I was leaning hard on a new HDS but a buddy is sponsored by Garmin now, so I might take advantage of a 40%-50% discount.
ETA: Under 800 will get you a decent unit. If you have to buy a navionics card I think they are still around 100.
ETAA: Actually for under 800 I would go with a Lowrance HDS 5, best bang for your buck. I just quickly looked at the websites, but I am not a fan of the smaller Garmin untis. And the HDS has room to add on later if you wanted, and under your budget even if you have to buy a card.
ETA: Under 800 will get you a decent unit. If you have to buy a navionics card I think they are still around 100.
ETAA: Actually for under 800 I would go with a Lowrance HDS 5, best bang for your buck. I just quickly looked at the websites, but I am not a fan of the smaller Garmin untis. And the HDS has room to add on later if you wanted, and under your budget even if you have to buy a card.
This post was edited on 7/31/14 at 8:28 am
Posted on 7/31/14 at 8:33 am to LSUTiger205
Garmin maps are garbage. My dad recently bought a new Lowrance unit and it blows the Garmin away.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 8:38 am to PapaPogey
Thanks for the info, moved back to the Coast and didnt have a Chartplotter for the lakes. Now I need one since I dont know the area.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 8:39 am to LSUTiger205
He's got the HDS9 and it's pretty advanced, but I'm pretty sure he bought a standard mapping card for the area that's extremely detailed.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 8:40 am to LSUTiger205
I would also go with the Lowrance HDS 5, and make sure it's a Gen 2 as well.
New they are $549, but they can be found used for around $350 on bassboatcentral.
I don't know what area's you fish or how many different areas, but I would recommend the standard mapping card for your area, or the Navionics Platinum Plus 651. I have a Standard Mapping card, and it's very nice.
New they are $549, but they can be found used for around $350 on bassboatcentral.
I don't know what area's you fish or how many different areas, but I would recommend the standard mapping card for your area, or the Navionics Platinum Plus 651. I have a Standard Mapping card, and it's very nice.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 8:43 am to canthandle
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don't know what area's you fish or how many different areas
Moved to Ocean Springs, MS. Will fish from the Chandeleur Islands to Dauphin Island and up to 30 miles off.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 8:47 am to LSUTiger205
ahhhh. I would see if this may fit your needs. I 'm not sure of the "topography" availabilty from it, but the satellite overlay is very helpful, unless your 30 miles off. 
Platinum Plus Navionics
Platinum Plus Navionics
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:34 am to LSUTiger205
Lowrance HD7. I love mine.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:53 am to DonChowder
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For that price point you can't go wrong with the new Raymarine Dragonfly. Which come with the navionics chip for free.
For that price point you can't go wrong with the new Raymarine Dragonfly. Which come with the navionics chip for free.
This post was edited on 7/31/14 at 10:55 am
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