Super User Wayne P. Posted November 19, 2015 Super User Posted November 19, 2015 i don't use one though i would like to have one just don't think it's a good idea to put in on my aluminum boat What about an aluminum boat is not a good idea to use a sonar unit???????? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted November 19, 2015 Super User Posted November 19, 2015 I have three on my Xpress, lol. Quote
Scarborough817 Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 What about an aluminum boat is not a good idea to use a sonar unit???????? I have no idea where I would mount it I feel like my 9.9 is too small Quote
Super User scaleface Posted November 20, 2015 Super User Posted November 20, 2015 I have no idea where I would mount it I feel like my 9.9 is too small Look around and try to find a junk hand control elec. motor , then you will have a portable mount . 1 Quote
Scarborough817 Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Look around and try to find a junk hand control elec. motor , then you will have a portable mount . thanks definitely going to be putting together now. looks like another winter project Quote
Robeng Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Lowrance elite 5 hdi - combo with sonar- gs - down scan. no chirp. Good unit. I added Navionics chip. Of course it now sells for $200 less than in 2013. Would love a Raymarine Dragonfly with side scan too. Or Lowrance Structurescan. Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted November 23, 2015 Super User Posted November 23, 2015 HB 798 SI/DI unit Quote
WPCfishing Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 I have a 5x that has served me well. Whichever finder you decide to buy it will take some time to learn what you see on it and how to set it to get the most information from it. Dollar for dollar at entry level I think the Dragonfly is the best you can get. When I bought I was convinced Lowrance was the best bet. I should have done a bit of research. Ray Marine has come a long way... Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted November 25, 2015 Super User Posted November 25, 2015 don't the ray marine units have some weird transducers though? i was looking at one model and the transducer looked like it might be an issue mounting in a yak... Quote
Racerx Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 Lowrance Elite 4 HDI. Glad I went with the color screen. Quote
Dreamchaser Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 I was eyeing on a basic Lowrance but randomly stumbled on a 2 month old Raymarine Dragonfly 4 Pro. Should be here soon but seems I may have lucked out going with Raymarine. Has sonar, downscan, GPS and colour. Pretty much all I need. And even allows you to connect via wifi to an iPad for bigger display. This is my first FF, I don't even have my own boat and I have lots to learn. Can't wait! Quote
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