Thank you one and all for all the helpful information
It is much appreciated
Have plenty of time over the winter to continue researching and be ready to move forward in the spring
Combo Chartplotter/FF??
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For what it’s worth, West Marine will have some Black Friday sales on the Garmin Echo units. I’ve always found Garmin to be most user friendly (but totally get everyone has their favorites). I run a Humminbird too and love the sounder on that unit....
MateOriginal Crew137 postsSince 2019
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The unsinkable legend. 🙂
One more thing that I find to be very important.
Whatever boat make or model that you have.
If you contact the dealer, they'll let you know
what marine electronics manufacturer that they
are exclusively dealing with. Food for thought.
One more thing that I find to be very important.
Whatever boat make or model that you have.
If you contact the dealer, they'll let you know
what marine electronics manufacturer that they
are exclusively dealing with. Food for thought.
Captain1,969 postsSince 2020
Looking for advice on a good combo unit to be mounted on a 17' Boston Whaler Montauk- my father's boat.
He stays primarily in the bay so not looking for a high end unit.
Just want something basic to be able to track drift lines while fishing, show depth good, and be able to help find his way back to the dock on a foggy day. Its an open boat with no T-Top or bimini so it needs to be something that is visible in sunlight.
My unit on my boat is a Lowrance from 2003 so I'm behind in the latest technology.
Thanks.
It has down imaging and would be perfect for a 17 foot Boston Whaler. I have included pics, if you want the unit let me know where I need to ship it.
Unfortunately I do not
have the manual, but you can download it at Humminbird's website.Oh, almost forgot, it has a 2 gig simm card for saving those favorite spots or recording.
Jay
First MateOriginal Crew508 postsSince 2019
I have a Humminbird 788ci that is a few years old, in great working condition, if you haven't already bought one for your dad, I am offering you this unit for free, I fired it up about an hour ago and ran diagnostics, everything is working perfectly.
It has down imaging and would be perfect for a 17 foot Boston Whaler. I have included pics, if you want the unit let me know where I need to ship it.
Unfortunately I do notView attachment 27202View attachment 27203View attachment 27204 have the manual, but you can download it at Humminbird's website.
Oh, almost forgot, it has a 2 gig simm card for saving those favorite spots or recording.
Jay
That is awfully generous of you! ??
Do you know off hand if it can be flush mounted into the dashboard?
I forgot to mention thats on the wish list?
You are in CT correct??
From time to time i go to CT for work
At least I'm enjoyin' the ride.....
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,065 postsSince 2018
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I have a Humminbird 788ci that is a few years old, in great working condition, if you haven't already bought one for your dad, I am offering you this unit for free, I fired it up about an hour ago and ran diagnostics, everything is working perfectly.
It has down imaging and would be perfect for a 17 foot Boston Whaler. I have included pics, if you want the unit let me know where I need to ship it.
Unfortunately I do notView attachment 27202View attachment 27203View attachment 27204 have the manual, but you can download it at Humminbird's website.
Oh, almost forgot, it has a 2 gig simm card for saving those favorite spots or recording.
Jay
MateOriginal Crew137 postsSince 2019
Wow!!
That is awfully generous of you! ??
Do you know off hand if it can be flush mounted into the dashboard?
I forgot to mention thats on the wish list?
You are in CT correct??
From time to time i go to CT for work
Jay
First MateOriginal Crew508 postsSince 2019
Jay-
As much as I appreciate the offer, my dad prefers to go with a flush mount unit to save dash/console space.
I can't believe I'm saying this but I have to pass.
I trust it will find a home with the right person!!
As much as I appreciate the offer, my dad prefers to go with a flush mount unit to save dash/console space.
I can't believe I'm saying this but I have to pass.
I trust it will find a home with the right person!!
At least I'm enjoyin' the ride.....
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,065 postsSince 2018
Jay-
As much as I appreciate the offer, my dad prefers to go with a flush mount unit to save dash/console space.
I can't believe I'm saying this but I have to pass.
I trust it will find a home with the right person!!
Jay
First MateOriginal Crew508 postsSince 2019
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Helping my daughter in law pick one out for my son's 15 whaler,question about the maps,witch one do I order,is the lakeVU just fresh water? He will be useing it in the bay on the south shore or maybe North Shore a few times?What a s the blue chart G3?
First MateOriginal Crew641 postsSince 2019
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G3 is just more detail mapping I have a new garmin but havent hooked it up yet..but Im told they have detail bottom mapping 3D wrecks & reefs
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CaptainOriginal Crew1,185 postsSince 2019
Macks - you need to get one with the suffix "SV" in its model number. CV is usually inland lakes, SV is coastal. However, the unit you illustrated appears to have both, at least that what it states in that ad. I would be real careful with that, and would check the Garmin website to be sure. UHD are their latest version of the Echomap series, btw.
Also, consider moving up to a 7" machine, instead of the 6". Doesn't sound like much more screen, but if you go look at the difference, its really amazing. West Marine and Freeport Marine have enough units on display that you can get a good feel for their relative size and also the cartography.
If you have time, go to www.thehulltruth.com, log onto their electronics board and put whichever unit you have an interest into their search engine. You should have enough reading to last 'til your eyes fall out.
I know all this because I'm considering adding a 9" Echomap UHD to my boat this Winter and have done my homework. I've had a pair of the smaller GPS 182C Garmin machines in my boat for 17 years and am well satisfied that I've received way more than my money's worth of service out of them. In general, Garmin offers excellent products at competitive pricing. Also, a very friendly, user-intuitive interface. And if you run into any issues, their CS is outstanding.
Also, consider moving up to a 7" machine, instead of the 6". Doesn't sound like much more screen, but if you go look at the difference, its really amazing. West Marine and Freeport Marine have enough units on display that you can get a good feel for their relative size and also the cartography.
If you have time, go to www.thehulltruth.com, log onto their electronics board and put whichever unit you have an interest into their search engine. You should have enough reading to last 'til your eyes fall out.
I know all this because I'm considering adding a 9" Echomap UHD to my boat this Winter and have done my homework. I've had a pair of the smaller GPS 182C Garmin machines in my boat for 17 years and am well satisfied that I've received way more than my money's worth of service out of them. In general, Garmin offers excellent products at competitive pricing. Also, a very friendly, user-intuitive interface. And if you run into any issues, their CS is outstanding.
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
Blue Chart G3 is a very advanced chart. It does things like overlaying a satellite image of an area atop the land on the NOAA charts, along with improved underwater topography. It's nice, but for my use, and I've only got the G2 features, it's a bit of overkill as the extra G2 & G3 features don't provide me anything other than eye candy. I would hazard a guess that most weekend warriors would not find them useful, BUT if they're not much more than the normal cost when "it's time for a new set of charts", then go ahead.
Factoryoutletstore.com has great prices on Garmin charts. I bought the newest version for my area at a price far reduced than buying them directly from Garmin.
Factoryoutletstore.com has great prices on Garmin charts. I bought the newest version for my area at a price far reduced than buying them directly from Garmin.
Shall I go to heaven or a-fishing? - H. D. Thoreau
Veni. Vidi. Cepi. - with apologies to Gaius Julius Caesar
Veni. Vidi. Cepi. - with apologies to Gaius Julius Caesar
AdmiralOriginal Crew21,717 postsSince 2018
Macks - you need to get one with the suffix "SV" in its model number. CV is usually inland lakes, SV is coastal. However, the unit you illustrated appears to have both, at least that what it states in that ad. I would be real careful with that, and would check the Garmin website to be sure. UHD are their latest version of the Echomap series, btw.
Also, consider moving up to a 7" machine, instead of the 6". Doesn't sound like much more screen, but if you go look at the difference, its really amazing. West Marine and Freeport Marine have enough units on display that you can get a good feel for their relative size and also the cartography.
If you have time, go to www.thehulltruth.com, log onto their electronics board and put whichever unit you have an interest into their search engine. You should have enough reading to last 'til your eyes fall out.
I know all this because I'm considering adding a 9" Echomap UHD to my boat this Winter and have done my homework. I've had a pair of the smaller GPS 182C Garmin machines in my boat for 17 years and am well satisfied that I've received way more than my money's worth of service out of them. In general, Garmin offers excellent products at competitive pricing. Also, a very friendly, user-intuitive interface. And if you run into any issues, their CS is outstanding.
Im looking to do an upgrade on my boat this spring
Did you end up going with the Garmin Echomap UHD?
Im looking at the 74sv and trying to get some first hand feedback
Thanks
At least I'm enjoyin' the ride.....
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,065 postsSince 2018
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Hey Pete!
Im looking to do an upgrade on my boat this spring
Did you end up going with the Garmin Echomap UHD?
Im looking at the 74sv and trying to get some first hand feedback
Thanks
DeckhandOriginal Crew32 postsSince 2019
Hiya Mitch, yep, I went with a GPSMAP 743 stand-alone GPS, no FF in it. It's a really nice unit, lightening fast chart refreshing and no external antenna needed. I never thought I'd like a touch-screen unit, but having to input 400 waypoints on a touch screen is tits, compared to the endless scrolling needed for a non-touchscreen plotter. I highly recommend it!
Even better would be the 9" model - the GPSMAP 943 - if you can handle the extra cost. Nice to look fwd to the helm from the cockpit and clearly see the chart when drifting for fluke.
Even better would be the 9" model - the GPSMAP 943 - if you can handle the extra cost. Nice to look fwd to the helm from the cockpit and clearly see the chart when drifting for fluke.
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
Hiya Mitch, yep, I went with a GPSMAP 743 stand-alone GPS, no FF in it. It's a really nice unit, lightening fast chart refreshing and no external antenna needed. I never thought I'd like a touch-screen unit, but having to input 400 waypoints on a touch screen is tits, compared to the endless scrolling needed for a non-touchscreen plotter. I highly recommend it!
Even better would be the 9" model - the GPSMAP 943 - if you can handle the extra cost. Nice to look fwd to the helm from the cockpit and clearly see the chart when drifting for fluke.
I am space challenged at my helm and do not have a hard top to “hang” a unit from above
Im looking at all options and sizes to figure out what works best for me and appreciate all the input you give me 👍👍
At least I'm enjoyin' the ride.....
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,065 postsSince 2018
So I just re-read the title of this thread. You want to use this as a combo plotter/FF? That I wouldn't recommend if you plan to split-screen it. Have two tiny 3.5" images next to each other would be kinda tough to use. Running with one or the other full-screened would be O.K., but as a split-screen instrument, not so great.
The way I fluke fish I have the Garmin 7" plotter tracking my position in real time and the 8" Lowrance FF watching the bottom. I can see both from where I fish on my rear deck - but, having a 9" plotter and a 10" FF would be infinitely better - I do have the room, but I'm not replacing perfectly fine instruments while they are problem-free. I'm cheap that way.
I know you say you are "room-challenged" at your helm, but if you do go with a 7" screen, I would plan on using one function or the other at a time, if you do want to see what's going on around or under your boat from any kind of distance at all.
The way I fluke fish I have the Garmin 7" plotter tracking my position in real time and the 8" Lowrance FF watching the bottom. I can see both from where I fish on my rear deck - but, having a 9" plotter and a 10" FF would be infinitely better - I do have the room, but I'm not replacing perfectly fine instruments while they are problem-free. I'm cheap that way.
I know you say you are "room-challenged" at your helm, but if you do go with a 7" screen, I would plan on using one function or the other at a time, if you do want to see what's going on around or under your boat from any kind of distance at all.
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
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