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12-04-2012, 06:43 PM
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Which GPS/ff combo?
I am new to the forum and just purchased a new boat which will be used mainly for stipers, fluke, and tog. Looking to upgrade some electronics. I want the lowrance hds 7 with downscan and side imaging. Trying to figure out to go with the touch version or the regular one. Anyone have any advice?
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12-06-2012, 11:11 AM
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Re: Which GPS/ff combo?
Not familiar with this specific unit but I have the Raymarine Hybrid touch and in my opinion, the touch screen makes it a lot easier and more intuative to use.
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12-09-2012, 07:29 AM
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Re: Which GPS/ff combo?
I have had customer complain about the touch screen when its cold out and their hads are hot !!!! not working right ... thats only about 3% hds is the way to go if you interested in a quote let me know
Good Luck
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12-10-2012, 12:57 PM
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Re: Which GPS/ff combo?
I can see the touch screens being an issue in the cold with gloves on. Key is to have a "hybrid" touch screen which gives you actual menu buttons as well as touch screen menus. Best of both worlds in my opinion.
Good luck with your choice. Only other advice I have is to buy the largest one you can afford and try to mount it in a place where you can view it from the helm as well as the cockpit so you can see it while fishing too.
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12-11-2012, 07:42 AM
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Re: Which GPS/ff combo?
thanks guys. i currently have a garmin 488 which was purchased in 04. seems to still work fine. i just bought the boat and got a really good deal on it so looking to spend some money on new electronics and possibly a custom hardtop. i was favoring the hds 7. im thinking no touch after further research. the gps in the boat now is flush mounted. i was going to mount the new unit on top of the gauges next to the compass and the vhf. this should give a good view from the back of the boat.
jersey hooker: if you could get me a quote on the hds 7 gen 2 with structure scan that would be great thanks guys
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12-11-2012, 12:06 PM
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Re: Which GPS/ff combo?
Before you mount the unit next to the compass you might want to make sure it does not effect your compass heading since metal items placed too close to a compass can throw it off.
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