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Sounder Recommendations please

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Jamie Moir:
Lowrance are considering implementing some dastardly evil shit with their units of late. That said, friends got a HDS10, aus card and tranny for within 10% of what the USA pricing was.

I've said my bit on a few brands, but really its holden v's ford, they all work and you buy the features you want, or the ones your friends like, or obey the latest misinformed horror story on the internet.

Ben Earl:
Wow that geofencing is some tricky looking stuff  :o.

Stephen Polzin:

--- Quote from: Ben Earl on October 29, 2010, 11:22:05 AM ---Do you guys think there is value in getting a GPS/fishfinder combo (at a higher budget)? OR is it better to keep them separate?

Based on the recommendations that I got here, I am looking at the Furuno 620, Raymarine A50D or lowrance HDS 5, all come in the $750 - 850 mark which is acceptable. technically looks good.

--- End quote ---

I think seperate is the way to go.  That way you can use a split-screen sounder showing bottom lock/zoom on the left and full depth on the right, while having a separate screen dedicated to map.  You can also muck around with your sounder settings without affecting the picture of the GPS (and vice versa).  I think you can do this on some of the bigger Lowrances but not in your budget. 

Second point, I'd go the Furuno but I'm biased.  The HDS5 is not even in the same class.  I've heard Raymarines are very good but never even seen one.  Get down to a shop and play with them side by side. 

Mark Gwynne:
I agree with Stephen.
I actually have a dual unit as I bought the boat off my dad. It saves a lot of money but you do lose the versatility and so on like he said.
If I find some cash I'll be looking to get a sounder or a GPS unit and using my current one as the other.

No need to spend big on a GPS either, plenty of decent ones out there in colour that do the job well.

Cheers, Mark.

Ben Earl:

--- Quote from: Stephen Polzin on October 29, 2010, 10:48:17 PM ---  Get down to a shop and play with them side by side.

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Steve I wish it was that easy, I live in Palau and there is no such shop. You can order a unit in through the hardware store but thats about it. Thats why Im asking you guys and reading as much as I can. Anyway I appreciate the feedback that I have received, thanks gents

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