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Lowrance Electronics #9790388 03/03/14 05:50 PM
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This is for all the Lowrance Electronics folk out there:
I do not want side scan, but I definitely want structure scan and GPS positioning.
what unit should I buy ?
Under $1500

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I'm curious.....why do you not want side scan?


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I fish shallow and structure.
I consider the side scan more of open water, deep water fishing. I think the structure scan would give me enough info to see what I want to fish. I currently just have small sonar units...... 4x Pro.
please correct me if I am wrong

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if you're just looking for a Single unit that does 2D/Downscan/ and GPS mapping. I'd say the Elite 7 HDI Combo.

I'm sure several board sponsors including David at SHUT Up N fish can help you out.

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Elite 7


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dropshot nailed it. thats perfect.

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Elite 7 HDI and I get free Insight mapping for a year,,,,,,what a deal.

Thanks,

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lowrance-Hds-7-G...=item5afb8b6988


This is what I would go with Nutman.....I believe you could get that close to your 1500 dollar mark. Get side imaging. Learn to use it. It's a game changing tool.


Good luck with your purchase.


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I got the elite 7x up front and like it. you get free insight chip.
http://www.lowrance.com/en-US/specialoffers/Spring-Upgrade-2014/US/

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Like others have said sounds like you want the elite 7 hdi

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Originally Posted By: 10 lbs or bust
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lowrance-Hds-7-G...=item5afb8b6988


This is what I would go with Nutman.....I believe you could get that close to your 1500 dollar mark. Get side imaging. Learn to use it. It's a game changing tool.


Good luck with your purchase.


I just looked for someone else .. Bbgmarine.com has hds7 bundle for right at 1500. Lowrance is offering 200 dollar rebates too

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I would look for a used gen 2 hds10. Greatness flehan

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Lower cost option: As others have suggested, the Elite 7 HDI.

High end option: HDS 9 Touch with HDI transducer. Provides broadband and downscan but no side scan. Enables options such as sidescan later, touch control, compatibility with a camera, better networkability.

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I HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH MY ELITE SEVENS DOES ANYBODY ELSE HAVE THESE ISSUES THEY LOCK UP SEVERAL TIMES IN A TOURNEY DAY AND HAVE TO RESTORE TO DEFAULTS OTHER THAN THAT THEY ARE GOOD UNITS

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Never had a problem with mine in 8-9 months I have had it.

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