Garmin 5dv VS Lowrance Hook 4
Submitted by Gaffatron on Mon, 2016-10-17 12:59
hey all,
I have a budget of $500 for a sounder/GPS combo and tossing up between the Garmin 5dv and the Lowrance Hook 4, the Garmin has a bigger screen in better orientation although I haven't heard a lot about the Garmin units, any feed back or advice between the 2 or which way I should go? both seem to be evenly spec'd feature wise
mainly used for off shore fishing
thanks in advance
clayd
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I'm not familiar with either
I'm not familiar with either of these units, but recently had a mate who is looking in this price range and has similar requirements. Question I had for him was Are you looking for GPS only (will tell you your lat/long and you'll be able to mark waypoints), or a chartplotter (that shows where you are on a chart, as well as marking waypoints)?
To me, it looks like the Garmin is GPS only, whereas the Lowrance has a default chart, with option to use your own charts (eg Navionics). For me, i'd go the Lowrance just for the chartplotter.
Personally, if i had your budget, i'd be searching for a secondhand sounder/charplotter, preferably as separate units. Something someone paid $1k for 4-5 years ago should be around $400 now and better quality.
Gaffatron
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cheers for you input, not
cheers for you input, not really worried about a chart plotter just marking spots and the boat ramp so a GPS/Sounder should suit me well
upg
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Look at the striker 7sv
Look at the striker 7sv
Nimbin 157
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Garmins striker range are
Garmins striker range are the go for that price. Good sonar/downview and can mark waypoints