Recs For Basic GPS/Fishfinder

Lowrance Hook2

Lowrance elte ti 5 or 7" or compairable simrad.
Hook units are a terrible choice if mapping is what you want.

Lowrance and simrad are the most user friendly when it comes to that. My lowrance looks like Google Earth.
Hook units have a slow processor and are geared towards sonar functions.

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Hook units are a terrible choice if mapping is what you want.

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Yeah, the original Hook was slow and bad with mapping. The interface for the Hook2 is much simpler, the screen image is clearer, and the processor is lightning fast compared to the original Hook models.

He did say “basic” and the Hook2 is pretty good bang for your buck if you’re looking for basic.

Not saying it’s the best option, but it’s a decent unit at a low price point.

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Later on down the line I'd luke to get a trolling motor that links with the GPS. 

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Everyone is overlooking this. Humminbird links with Minn Kota, Lowrance with Motorguide.

I have a Helix 9 and I have been very happy with it. You will probably eventually want to add a mapping card because the base maps aren't very good.

I do not think the Hook series can connect to the XI5. Maybe someone else can confirm.

To put it simple, GPS is a positioning system. It gives you numerical coordinates that you can plot on a paper chart/map.

A chartplotter incorporates GPS with an electronic map.

Damn, was about to pull the trigger on a HOOK7. All in need it for is maps (with a locally sourced chip ; ) ), will be on my gatortail so won’t even have a transducer.

I don’t want to spend $700 for an HDS and I’m not tied to Lowrance but prefer it.

What should I get?