...it will have to be a used one. Lowrance discontinued the unit this year and that's something I think they will regret.
Even though my 520 has a great gps included, my primary is a GARMIN MAP76 CSX. I like hand-helds because I can transport my waypoints to another boat whenever I go with someone else.
Maybe one day the SIs will come down in price so that those of us with mortgage payments might be able to afford one....some day.
aj
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Originally Posted by Wannabe...
Here's a flat recommendation. Get you a 520C with an external antenae and you're done. Might could find one with an internal if that floats your boat. I can't yet recommend the HDS units because I haven't seen them, but in a 5" color with a very good GPS and excellent traditional 2D sonar, the 520C can't be beat....plus you're liable to find them on closeout somewhere since they've been discontinued and have enough $ left over to stock up on some jig poles.
At $600 you're out of the market for SI. To me, the Lowrance traditional 2D sonar is a better and easier picture to decipher. I agree on the Garmin being the best GPS but the 2D, to me, is subpar at least until you get in to the very expensive units.
Anyway, that's my story. I'm sure someone will disagree, but they'll be wrong as I am extremely sure this is what I recommend. 
Wannabe... |