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#8567633 - 02/09/13 04:09 PM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Kens3313]
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Outdoorsman
Registered: 04/15/12
Posts: 136
Loc: Etx
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I have had mine for a few weeks and really like it. I guess with the release of the touch series lowrance has to price these units at a price worth paying, otherwise they would sell mostly hds' and not many elites.
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#8567786 - 02/09/13 05:00 PM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Kens3313]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 11/22/07
Posts: 1139
Loc: scotland tx
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one reason could be the warranty is 1 yr rather than 2 yrs on the hds.
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#8567876 - 02/09/13 05:24 PM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Kens3313]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 06/05/12
Posts: 2007
Loc: Dallas, TX
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I've used mine a few times and really like it so far. I think it's price to compete with the comparable hummingbirds, but it has a larger screen?
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#8573075 - 02/10/13 10:36 PM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Kens3313]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 05/13/10
Posts: 1408
Loc: Atascocita,Tx
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I don't think they have interlink capabilities.
I need to research it though, I need another unit to add to my boat.
Was going to just get a used 7 for my dash for nav only, but I might get a elite and move my 5 from front to the console if the elite 7 will interlink.
Actually, the elite 7 dsi doesn't have 2d does it, it's Only dsi and chart??
Plus I couldn't run my sonic hub from front of boat anymore.
That's why their cheap on second thought, dont think it has anywhere near the expand ability of an hds....
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#8573144 - 02/10/13 11:07 PM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Kens3313]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 05/13/10
Posts: 1408
Loc: Atascocita,Tx
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Ok, I just read the manuals and product info on the lowrance website.
It appears that the elite 7 hdi, is down scan and 2d only, no chartplotter.
However the elite 7 broadband has 2d and chartplotter, but says it's hdi ready??
I'm assuming that means if you buy a separate hdi transducer and plug it in you will have 2d,down and chartplottimg if you go that route??
Maybe not.
Their capabilities explanations still leave something to be desired.
Also they are nema 2000, which the elite 5's were not.
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#8578606 - 02/12/13 05:26 AM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Kens3313]
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Outdoorsman
Registered: 02/09/07
Posts: 66
Loc: Lake Fork, Texas
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Ken,I installed a new Elite 7 HDI on a boat last week. Yes, you have the standard base map, sonar and downscan. You can split the screen 3 ways or 2 ways and have any combination of the screens. There is only one transducer, slightly larger than a standard skimmer. It will mount on the trolling motor or transom.I don't know about putting it in the bilge, but don't see why not. Best place to buy is from David at Shut Up and Fish or Brian at www.bbgmarine.com. Hope this helps. The Elite 7 HDI Combo has the base map, sonar and downscan. The Elite 7 Broadband Combo only has base map and sonar, no downscan. The Elite 7X HDI has downscan and sonar, no map.
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#8581105 - 02/12/13 03:08 PM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Kens3313]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 05/13/10
Posts: 1408
Loc: Atascocita,Tx
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hmmm, just looked again at the 7 hdi.
Thinking of getting one for front of boat to have down scan up there.
But i would still have to leave my 5 up front too, for my sonic hub.
I had planned on getting a used hds 7, gen 1 or 2 and putting it in the dash for nav only.
and on down the road getting a touch 9 or 12 to replace my 8 and move it up front.
alot more cash out lay..
i could get the elite 7 up front, move my 5 into the dash and not have sonic hub up front.
also 3 way split screen on 7 might be too small for map..
too many choices lol..
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#8583417 - 02/12/13 10:33 PM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Rick Collis]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 11/14/05
Posts: 1456
Loc: Conroe, TX
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Ken,I installed a new Elite 7 HDI on a boat last week. Yes, you have the standard base map, sonar and downscan. You can split the screen 3 ways or 2 ways and have any combination of the screens. There is only one transducer, slightly larger than a standard skimmer. It will mount on the trolling motor or transom.I don't know about putting it in the bilge, but don't see why not. Best place to buy is from David at Shut Up and Fish or Brian at www.bbgmarine.com. Hope this helps. The Elite 7 HDI Combo has the base map, sonar and downscan. The Elite 7 Broadband Combo only has base map and sonar, no downscan. The Elite 7X HDI has downscan and sonar, no map. This is what I was wondering, thanks Rick
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#8583687 - 02/13/13 12:17 AM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Kens3313]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 05/13/10
Posts: 1408
Loc: Atascocita,Tx
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How does the 2d quality on the elite 7 compair to the hds broadband?
Is the elite true broadband like the hds??
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#8584364 - 02/13/13 08:53 AM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Kens3313]
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Outdoorsman
Registered: 04/15/12
Posts: 136
Loc: Etx
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I have both and the sonars are quite similar.
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#8584790 - 02/13/13 10:17 AM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Kens3313]
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Angler
Registered: 02/13/05
Posts: 427
Loc: Corsicana TX
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Has anyone mounted the ducer on a trolling motor and how? The compact ducer for this unit is 200 bucks. TSS is making a shield for the larger ducer due out in a couple of weeks.
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#8585289 - 02/13/13 12:19 PM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Kens3313]
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Angler
Registered: 02/13/05
Posts: 427
Loc: Corsicana TX
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NS, I have one of those old mounting brackets, but that ducer is an expensive lil baby to have to replace. I guess I'll live dangerously for a while. Thanks for the pic. Transducer Shield will have a shield for these in a couple of weeks.
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#8585313 - 02/13/13 12:25 PM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Kens3313]
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Outdoorsman
Registered: 04/15/12
Posts: 136
Loc: Etx
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Yeah I can't wait till that comes out,
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#8585571 - 02/13/13 01:28 PM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Kens3313]
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Angler
Registered: 09/16/03
Posts: 253
Loc: Hurst, Tx. usa
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Not to confuse the issue, but what about temp.? Is there a separate transducer to mount in the hull that has temp cable attached to it that is run to the outside transom? Thanks
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#8585599 - 02/13/13 01:33 PM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Kens3313]
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Outdoorsman
Registered: 04/15/12
Posts: 136
Loc: Etx
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The transducer also reads the temp
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#8585688 - 02/13/13 01:58 PM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Kens3313]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 11/15/07
Posts: 1094
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#8593216 - 02/14/13 11:32 PM
Re: new Elite 7 HDI
[Re: Kens3313]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 06/05/12
Posts: 2007
Loc: Dallas, TX
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Yes. It comes with everything you need for sonar, down imaging and GPS. It took some hunting online for me to find a cover though
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