Lowrance Elite 7 HDI

[Bsmacks76]

Looking at this model for next year. Anyone running one on there boats? Just curious how they are in the real world and not on the showroom floor.

[bee]

I have one and it is good and clear. I have not used the DSI or GPS as of yet. In time I will work with them.

[pat copeland]

where did u buy yours? I was looking at one at bass pro.

[Rees Guide]

Look in the sponsors classifieds, Brian at BBG will give as good a price as you will find.

[Gindog]

You can get some sweet deals over at the sponsors classified. I got me 7 hdi and have not got on boat yet

[MDCrappie]

I have one and have used it for about 6 months now. Mine came with the "Gold" chip from West Marine. The 2D and DSI both work well and I like that you are able to "overlay" them. Also love the many different combinations of 2D/DSI/GPS that you can choose from.
The GPS mapping always seems to lag while "reading" the chip as I move. I just got a Nautic Insight HD 2013 East chip and the speed and detail of this chip is (IMHO) much better then the Navionics Chip.

If I had the chance to change my decision and get a different machine I would again choose the 7HDI.

[pat copeland]

Thanks everyone!!! What a great web site!!! bbg marine saved me $116 bucks!!

[pat copeland]

Also I mentioned crappie.com an he knocked off the shipping!

[TexExp]

Sweet! Now that's a deal there.

[Countrytime]

Hands down one the best bang for the buck units out there. This thing is amazing, just get your speed over 2.5mph for the best pictures. It shows the trees standing up with it's limbs and laydowns on the bottom. Saved the best for last it shows the fish in the timber and schools of shad. 2D sonar now is like an 8 track tape player compared to HDI. It's 7 inch screen is nice and bright. Bmacks76 pull the trigger with Brian at BBG marine you will not regret it!