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Mdnjfish 01-27-2022 07:59 PM

Electronics question
 
Looking to get my father a gift and seeing what everyone uses. Looking for a budget friendly electronics/mapping, he has a 20ft CC and is out of raritan bay/sandy hook. Any recommendations is greatly appreciated

PortlyRedhead 01-27-2022 10:46 PM

Re: Electronics question
 
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Originally Posted by Mdnjfish (Post 566687)
Looking to get my father a gift and seeing what everyone uses. Looking for a budget friendly electronics/mapping, he has a 20ft CC and is out of raritan bay/sandy hook. Any recommendations is greatly appreciated

If he has a depthfinder / sounder, the Navionics app for his smart phone is a very affordable solution.

Gerry Zagorski 01-28-2022 08:22 AM

Re: Electronics question
 
Are you looking for a combo unit with depth finder and chart plotter and what is your budget?

Keystonefisher 01-28-2022 08:30 AM

Re: Electronics question
 
No doubt everyone has their preferences and experiences with different brands. I’ve had Lowrance and Garmin Units. I would definitely recommend Garmin over Lowrance based on my experiences. IMO Garmin is more reliable and much more user friendly. I would think any of the GPS Map models may suit your needs.

Gerry Zagorski 01-28-2022 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Keystonefisher (Post 566693)
No doubt everyone has their preferences and experiences with different brands. I’ve had Lowrance and Garmin Units. I would definitely recommend Garmin over Lowrance based on my experiences. IMO Garmin is more reliable and much more user friendly. I would think any of the GPS Map models may suit your needs.

I'm with you on the Garmins, especially the smaller units. Very user friendly and reliable.

Mdnjfish 01-28-2022 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski (Post 566692)
Are you looking for a combo unit with depth finder and chart plotter and what is your budget?

Think I’m gonna go with garmin 93sv uhd, he wanted a combo.

Capt. Debbie 01-29-2022 11:40 AM

Re: Electronics question
 
I love Garmin too. But this is a gift. Who is running the transducer wire to the FF? Is he supposed to? Think about that.

A cheaper add on boater gift...? Rodholders for trolling. Outriggers for trolling.

Night fishing underwater lighting?

Trailering? Bunks? Winches? A new VHF with 2nd speaker to hear better?

Remote camera mounted on boat to back down on ramp easier.

Those are a few.

capt74 01-29-2022 12:28 PM

Re: Electronics question
 
Can't go wrong with Garmin great stuff and very user friendly.

Gerry Zagorski 01-29-2022 03:25 PM

Re: Electronics question
 
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Originally Posted by Mdnjfish (Post 566700)
Think I’m gonna go with garmin 93sv uhd, he wanted a combo.

Good choice for several reasons
- 9 inch will make it much better for split screen to show maps and fish finder at the same time
- It uses Navionics maps
- It has wifi so very easy to synch with the Navionics app on your phone and update the maps on your chart plotter.

Irish Jigger 01-30-2022 08:22 PM

Re: Electronics question
 
Garmin hands down is the most user friendly and a fair price. If your talking offshore someone else could give better info, but fishing Raritan and Sandy Hook couldn't be happier with the Garmin.

Capt John 02-06-2022 01:41 PM

Re: Electronics question
 
Totally agree with the Garmin responses. I would use no other.


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