Sounder GPS combo help which one

 Experts...

 

My internet is crap here at work and i'm time poor to do my own research so i'm after help with a good sounder/gps combo....

 

Its for the inlaws boat which a new 628 furuno is going to be the main sounder but of course the combo will be used in sounder mode at times also....

 

Ideas between a grand and 2k please?

 

Cheers in advance....


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Garmin

Mon, 2018-05-07 08:35

 Garmin echomap plus 95sv. Around $1500 and includes transducer and Australia wide maps. Gives you side and down view that the 628 doesn't do and you can use the built in quickdraw mapping to map your favourite spots in 1ft detail.

The new plus model is a good step forward for the echomap range with Garmin networking enabled and WiFi for software updates. 

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Boon, I'm running my Furuno

Mon, 2018-05-07 10:40

Boon, I'm running my Furuno 627 with a HDS7 Gen III linked by a Markfish. Very happy with the setup as a dedicated sounder/plotter setup especially with the Markfish but haven't installed a transducer for the Lowrance.

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Markfish

Mon, 2018-05-07 12:47

Dont want to hijack the thread but how easy was the install/setup for the Markfish? Maybe PM to keep off here? Cheers

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 Piece of urine but needed to

Tue, 2018-05-08 22:39

 Piece of urine but needed to strip the NMEA settings to make them talk

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 Cheers fellas.... Happy for

Mon, 2018-05-07 13:37

 Cheers fellas....

 

Happy for helpful hijackers to keep the info coming....

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Furuno

Mon, 2018-05-07 17:22

I would be looking at the new Furuno GP1871 or 1971 units.

Should talk to the 628 as well with the right connections (need to check)

These are like a scaled down TZ unit and should be great for trailer boats

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When

Mon, 2018-05-07 22:59

 Do you know when they will be available?

Only seeing pre-orders on some overseas stes.

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June

Tue, 2018-05-08 21:59

Most likely in June. With a couple of big boat shows coming up on the East Coast it is normally the time for new releases

They are looking like a great option. And finally a good and affordable Furuno combo option

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 Im thinking a pair of them

Wed, 2018-05-09 07:38

 Im thinking a pair of them might go nice in my new build. 

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