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Old 07-12-2008, 03:46 PM
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Default 565, 480 or X96

All three of these units are priced pretty close. I have read several post that the eagle 480 has a problem shutting off on you. On the BPS reviews about half of those who purchase this unit said they would not recommend it. The HB 565 seems to get pretty good reviews all around. The Low X96 seem like a decent unit and in the past my experience with Low has been good. I had several HB in the old days and 2 of them are in 30 feet of water. I understand the quality is very good now that MG owns them The HB 565 is carried localy by WM and I get a 10 % discount there. Wife worked there years a go. Which one would you buy?
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Old 07-13-2008, 09:30 PM
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I know it is not on your list, but consider the HB 575. It has the Quad-beam transducer and will show a wider piece of the bottom and display which side of the boat things are on.

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Old 07-14-2008, 12:03 AM
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I've not heard of the problem you mention regarding the Eagle 480. I've been running one on the front of my boat for the past 4 years and have had no problem with it whatsoever. It's been a good unit, simple to operate and has good detail.

I'd suggest just going to Bass Pro or somewhere that has them all displayed on simulator. Try em out and see what you like the best.
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Old 07-14-2008, 07:54 AM
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I have the 480 too and i've never had a problem with mine. Been running it 4 to 5 times a week on average too. 4 seasons on it now. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another to replace it if it ever went bad.
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Old 07-21-2008, 09:07 PM
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I have a HB 565 and so far I like it.
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Old 07-22-2008, 08:36 AM
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Another vote for the 480.
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Old 07-25-2008, 09:56 AM
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I have a portable 565 and I like it alot. The 20/60 tansducer works out well where I fish too......
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Old 07-25-2008, 04:34 PM
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480.
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