Upgrading electronics - what to get?
Submitted by JW on Wed, 2013-04-03 14:51
I was thinking the Lowrance HDS 12 Touch...
Don't want to spend more than $5k all up.
What is the best value for money in your opinion?
Thanks in advance boys.
Cheers
JW
Ryan C
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electronics
in my opinion (based on what i have seen work best in my own and a number of "good" fishos boats.
hds 7m or 8 m (gps)
furuno 585 or 587(better) with 1kw transducer (sounder)
if you shop around you should get all of this for 5k or under.
cheers
pricey10
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I agree with Ryan c . I run
I agree with Ryan c . I run that combo it's a deadly combo. I'm finding new ground every time I go out since I got the new furuno.
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snappermiles
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i will third that comment
i had the hds7 but recently upgraded to the hds 8 for gps if you can do so get the eight its alot easier to use and a fair bit bigger! and the furuno is the way to go sounder wise! i run the 585 and its brilliant!
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shortfuse
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Would think again about HDS12
Would think again about HDS12 touch I have one and find touch screen pretty frustrating when your moving around when underway would probably save some cash and get the 10 in hindsight I only use it for the gps screen at the moment. Have the FCV 587 and I'm pretty happy with it so much easier to see compared to our old 582L