Had this in the electronics forum and hardly any replies so I'm putting it in this forum.

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Ok guys,been reading alot about all the problems with some of these units and I know this question has been asked alot on here but what would be a good gps/fishfinder for me?I can spend between 400-600 dollars on the unit...I think!!!I mostly want the unit to troll for crappie in the channels so that I can halfway stay in the channel.Also would be good to navigate the channels up and down the lakes.Would also like color.My boat is a 16' grumman stick steer so 1 location for driving and fishing.I will probably mount the transducer on my auto pilot tm.Thanks in advance!!!!

H bird 585 c is a good one.

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looked at some at wallie world today . my pontoon boat depth finder on my troling motor didn`t work this weakin . my gps will come on and work for 10 minuts and quit .take battery out and restart it it would work for another few minutes and quit. i have 2 boats and need something portable in a gps.

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I really like my GARMIN 522.

Shop prices everywhere, but b4 you make a purchase check out J&H Products marine electronics. There is a substancial savings. They have the 1197c for $2300.00 normally $3000.00.

Eagle makes several color untis that are reasonably priced. I have the 500c model and love it. My buddy has a lowrance 32c and it is excellent too. Both somewhere around 500 to 650 depending on where you purchase. Try Iboats.com and Boatersworld.com. Of course cabelas too.

Me and my partner both run humminbird a 787c2 on our boats and love them. I would definately recommend spending enough to the a color screen unit.

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Well, thanks for the input. Now I will have to do some more research and try to narrow it down to a couple of units. Thanks guys!!!

I personally like the Lowrance/Eagle units, but Hummingbird's and Garmins are real popular around here. Whatever you get, try to get one that takes a SD card so you can get more detailed maps (Navionics, etc.) or transfer waypoint data from other units. It makes all the difference in the world. You can also save your waypoints to the card as a backup in case you need to do a reset. Afterwards keepy your eye on the Swap Shops in different forums. You can often get a deal from someone that just upgraded or a guide that is offloading some old chips.

Good Fishing,

Gary

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I'd go with a Lowrance or Humminbird. I'd for sure go with the color regardless of the brand if the pockets are deep enough.

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