kybassguy Posted December 29, 2016 Posted December 29, 2016 looking to put some electronics on my boat but on a budget whats your guys opinion on the best for lets say under 500 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted December 29, 2016 Global Moderator Posted December 29, 2016 Lowrance elite HDI 1 Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted December 30, 2016 Super User Posted December 30, 2016 A single unit or more than one? What sonar technology do you want and do you want GPS/mapping also? Lots of new models coming out and the discontinued ones are on close-out sale. Quote
Jay Dubay Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 Don't overlook Garmin echo map units with chirp Love Mine, Jaa Quote
jyu87 Posted January 8, 2017 Posted January 8, 2017 You can get away with size and efficiency with the Lowrance Hook series they mentioned above. Quote
clark9312 Posted January 8, 2017 Posted January 8, 2017 I've been looking at the hook 7. You can get them at bps with nautic insight and a cover for 399. Does anyone have any info on these? Good or bad? Quote
BassGirl71 Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 I have a Helix 5 on my smaller boat and I think it is great. I have also heard good things about Garmin, but I don't have much experience with them. I moved from Lowrance years ago and probably won't go back. I had an HDS that quite obviously was not waterproof and it cost me a tournament or two (three different units in three different tournaments), so I just don't feel right recommending them. That said, I know a ton of guys who love them and will always use them. On a budget, though, I'd check out the Helix. JMO. Quote
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