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Best fishfinder mapping unit under $800
Posted on 8/7/23 at 6:00 am
Posted on 8/7/23 at 6:00 am
Looming to upgrade from a Pireanha. Looking at the Humingbird Helix 5 or 7. My priority is fish finding and mapping. And the auto mapping of bottom contours.
My concerns are getting a unit that can download local maps as opposed to only the manufacturer maps.
And screen visibility in sunlight
Also is it essential/very helpful to get a unit that can link to the trolling motor or is that not necessary.
21 foot bay boat. Unit screen on console
Thanks.
My concerns are getting a unit that can download local maps as opposed to only the manufacturer maps.
And screen visibility in sunlight
Also is it essential/very helpful to get a unit that can link to the trolling motor or is that not necessary.
21 foot bay boat. Unit screen on console
Thanks.
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Posted on 8/7/23 at 7:48 am to Sixafan
I did some looking last week and ended up with the Garmin UHD2 93sv. It’s a little over your budget but you can get the older UHD 93/94sv on sale for around $800 at west marine. Basspro had it for $699 last week but I guess they’re gone.
ETA: $699 at Dick’s
ETA: $699 at Dick’s
This post was edited on 8/7/23 at 8:01 am
Posted on 8/7/23 at 10:40 am to Sixafan
Unless side imaging is your #1 priority, I would go with either Garmin or Lowrance.
Posted on 8/7/23 at 10:59 am to Uncle JackD
Why did you choose that brand and model?
Posted on 8/7/23 at 11:33 am to Sixafan
I knew the brand i wanted to begin. Lowrance was out because my last unit only lasted 3 years.. and I’m not a fan of hummingbird or their layout. The garmin is very user friendly and has really high resolution and brightness to help with sunny days. I chose that model because it had everything I needed in my price range. It’s one of their top sellers.
Posted on 8/7/23 at 3:32 pm to AlxTgr
quote:
Unless side imaging is your #1 priority, I would go with either Garmin or Lowrance.
how big of a deal is side imaging?
Seems like something that would be very advantageous if you were trolling along a bank
Posted on 8/7/23 at 3:51 pm to TeddyPadillac
quote:Going to be a different answer for different people. I use mine a good deal, but I do not need insane detail, as I have livescope. So, I use the side scan to cover lots of water looking for structure, then go back to it with Livescope for fine detail.
how big of a deal is side imaging?
Posted on 8/7/23 at 9:22 pm to AlxTgr
Which Livescope do you have AlxTgr? I'm looking to upgrade a second boat I bought recently.
Posted on 8/8/23 at 8:27 am to AlxTgr
Is LiveScope any good in saltwater marsh?
Does LiveScope only go in bow mount or transom mount too?
Does LiveScope only go in bow mount or transom mount too?
Posted on 8/8/23 at 8:55 am to MrLSU
quote:Garmin with the LVS34.
Which Livescope do you have AlxTgr?
Posted on 8/8/23 at 8:57 am to Sixafan
quote:I really don't know.
Is LiveScope any good in saltwater marsh?
quote:People have come up with all sorts of mounts. You can put it anywhere you can mount a pole. I prefer trolling motor because the way I fish, I like to have bow control and ducer control done by one foot with no arms involved.
Does LiveScope only go in bow mount or transom mount too?
Posted on 8/8/23 at 4:37 pm to Uncle JackD
How compatible is Garmin with non Garmin charts. It seemed like for inshore fishing you need the Garmin Coastal chip and then can you download non Garmin stuff like you can with Hummingbird ?
Posted on 8/8/23 at 4:54 pm to Sixafan
quote:
How compatible is Garmin with non Garmin charts
Whenever you order a mapping chip you have to specify whether your unit is Garmin or not. I think there is specific programming for Garmin and those chips can't be used for any other manufacturer.
Third parties do make chips specifically compatible with Garmin units though
This post was edited on 8/8/23 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 8/8/23 at 5:25 pm to Sixafan
The one I got comes with Navionics+ so I’ll be covered on entire coast. But yeah you can buy map cards for garmin
This post was edited on 8/8/23 at 5:39 pm
Posted on 8/9/23 at 7:19 am to Uncle JackD
Where did you buy the UD2 at and did you get the 54 or 56 transducer?
What made you buy the US2 as opposed to the UD? About 1100 vs 700 difference it seems.
Have you used it in saltwater yet?
What made you buy the US2 as opposed to the UD? About 1100 vs 700 difference it seems.
Have you used it in saltwater yet?
Posted on 8/9/23 at 7:50 am to Sixafan
quote:This comparison video convinced me to buy the newer updated unit. The higher resolution sold me
What made you buy the US2 as opposed to the UD? About 1100 vs 700 difference it seems.
LINK
quote:Academy. I’m pretty sure it came with the 56. Haven’t put it in the water yet but hopefully soon.
Where did you buy the UD2 at and did you get the 54 or 56 transducer?
Posted on 8/9/23 at 8:24 am to Uncle JackD
Are you running it off one or more than one boat battery?
Posted on 8/9/23 at 8:25 am to Sixafan
It’ll be running on my cranking battery.
Posted on 8/9/23 at 8:57 am to Uncle JackD
Was it hard to set up?
Transom mount?
New cable or were you able to use your old cable?
Transom mount?
New cable or were you able to use your old cable?
Posted on 8/9/23 at 9:24 am to Sixafan
I’m letting the shop put it in for me while my boat is there for annual maintenance. Couple Benjamin’s well spent IMO
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