Combo Chartplotter/FF??

ummm, thanks I guess chunky?‍♂️but was kinda looking for firsthand feedback...

I remember when I wrote the software for the internet.



I'm so happy I don't own a boat. Look what I have to deal with.




http://www.northstarnav.com/

So are you saying you worked for lowrance?

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Please stop!!!!!!!!
I can search the internet and find all the same crap
I'm looking for hands on info from people that have boats and actually use equipment.
I really appreciate you trashing my thread dude

It all comes down to budget, as I'm sure you already know. I have a echoMap. 70s Garmin on my 18 Roballo and I fish the sound. I love it. I'm pretty sure Garmin has some nice units at good prices. And the new high def chips that can be bought in the aftermarket are incredible.

It may be too much for your application but I'm sure it will do the job.

It all comes down to budget, as I'm sure you already know. I have a echoMap. 70s Garmin on my 18 Roballo and I fish the sound. I love it. I'm pretty sure Garmin has some nice units at good prices. And the new high def chips that can be bought in the aftermarket are incredible.

It may be too much for your application but I'm sure it will do the job.

Thanks George.
Yep, budget and how many bells and whistles are needed is a big consideration and once we zone in on a brand, will focus on a specific model.
I guess I'm really looking to find out if anybody has any big issues with viewing a particular brand in direct bright sun.
How is your Garmin in those conditions?

Thanks George.
Yep, budget and how many bells and whistles are needed is a big consideration and once we zone in on a brand, will focus on a specific model.
I guess I'm really looking to find out if anybody has any big issues with viewing a particular brand in direct bright sun.
How is your Garmin in those conditions?

I have a t top but there have been plenty of times the sun has been shining on it directly and I see it just fine. That's providing I have my reading glasses on ?

It's an LCD screen. That's what all of the new models are designed for.

The most important thing he's looking for is proper beacon reception
to put him over a small piece.

Wide Area Augmentation System

I have Garmin Striker 4 on my kayak (suction cup mount but there are regular mounts for boats) It works well and has held up over the last 3-4 years I've owned it. Battery life is good, probably 12 hrs at least. it has dual frequency for deep water, its easy to use, has a thermometer and GPS. It tracks drift lines, has a waypoint and navigation feature. My unit doesn't have a chartplotter, but the "plus" version does. I think you could get everything you need set up for around $200.
It functions well in the sun, if you just play with the brightness

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I have the Garmin ECHOMAP Plus 64cv, I cant express how much I like this unit. It does everything you would need from bay fishing to ocean. Im pretty sure they come in different sizes so there should be one to fit your Whaler. Good luck!

We have a similar situation. I have 17 foot Proline with a 2002 Garmin 188C.

I purchased the Garmin Echomap 74SV+transducer. I was on Captain John Paduano boat. The man could look at the unit and say "There is a Striper under the boat. Lets get him." The resolution on the scans it what makes the unit worth the money. Maps....I got around fine with the old maps.

This unit has side scan. I don't use it much. Unlike the sounder, I find it harder to read.

One thing I'll mention. I purchased the 74SV. If I had to do it again, I might spring for the 94. I think it would be more useful in split mode. It was $200 more.

for charts garmin is the best..bottom garmin very good simrad the best.

lowrance bottom machine is not the same as simrad I have both ..If I had to pick one machine Garmin

dont skimp on the transducer..and make sure its mounted correct

So are you saying you worked for lowrance?

They have a great sales pitch. when everyone started to make the change.

Loran-C was a hyperbolic radio navigation system that allowed a receiver
to determine its position by listening to low frequency radio signals transmitted
by fixed land-based radio beacons.

If you are on Long Island, you may want to consider using Captain Jeff. He was great for installation on my Garmin Echomap 74SV+transducer. You may want to consider asking him installing about your electronics (when you decide).