Cheap Sounders

 Hi guys,

 

While my Caribbean is going through the insurance process, I have picked up a little plate Ali side console, which needs a little bit of an electrical upgrade.

 

Does anyone have experience with the lower end of the sounder range?

 

I'm looking for something in the $500-750 range and 7in or bigger screen. And a combo with maps.

 

Cheers,

Josh


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Simrad cruise 7

Tue, 2021-12-21 10:19

The above will come in at the top of your range and I'm pretty sure it will end up being on your big boat on the baitboard later on!.  CH Smith are selling em with a c-map tranny and free freight for $786. 

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2 oceans tackle have the

Tue, 2021-12-21 11:40

2 oceans tackle have the simrad cruise 9 for about the same price fyi (but you have to ring and ask)- we got one at boat show for 715 with the skimmer type transducer and preloaded maps which are "ok" if you want detail you will have to invest in a card

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 Lowrance elite 9 ti we're

Tue, 2021-12-21 14:46

 Lowrance elite 9 ti we're getting ran out as the new model fs is here. Prices a touch above your budget but I think it's worth it. I have one on my roof topper. 

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 Raymarine Dragonfly are good

Tue, 2021-12-21 21:56

 Raymarine Dragonfly are good little unit. I had one on my previous boat and it picked up all sorts of structure pretty well. 

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Hey Dodgy

Wed, 2021-12-22 11:31

Where can I buy an Elite 9 ti for under a grand?  I can't find any places with it on special, and is it the elite ti 9 or the elite ti2 9?

Thanks

 

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 Bcf had them for $999 as

Wed, 2021-12-22 16:26

 Bcf had them for $999 as club member special a couple of weeks ago. Maybe they are all sold out now. 
Was the TI2.
The new model is the fs. Seems the have a faster processor, pinch to zoom and a nicer looking screen. But it's close to double the price. 

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 Thanks guys,I think I need

Thu, 2021-12-23 09:22

 Thanks guys,

I think I need to bump the budget up slightly towards the grand Mark, and I think I will wait till boxing day and hope for a sale

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I wound up with the Lowrance

Sun, 2021-12-26 11:33

I wound up with the Lowrance hook 7 from BCF for $750

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I wound up with the Lowrance

Sun, 2021-12-26 11:33

I wound up with the Lowrance hook 7 from BCF for $750

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Nice

Sun, 2021-12-26 16:57

That will do the job  

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