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GPSMap Livscope Regrets?
Anyone running a GPSMap unit for their livescope display, and that's the only unit they have on the bow? I've got a buddy that runs only a GPSMap Livescope unit on the bow, and that seems to be the best bang for the budget-minded-buck, in terms of display size. Not sure what I'd miss not having traditional/DI/SI up front if I replaced it with livescope and no other sonar? I guess I don't know enough about the pro's and con's of running an EchoMap unit and a GPSmap to make an educated decision.
I have ran the search function a lot, and that left me with more questions, without reviving OLD threads just to try to harvest snippets of info from thread participants that may not be active anymore.
Edit: After further probing, it appears GPSmap is traditional sonar compatible. I should probably just pick up the phone and call someone, but I don't know all the questions I want to ask at once lol
Last edited by TreednNC; 08-03-2021 at 12:09 PM.
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I have a 1022 dedicated to livescope on the bow. No complaints. I paid $825 for it used and it is much clearer than the 93sv model due to more pixels.
The 1042 has a transducer option if you want to go that route. I would like to have maps at the bow occasionally. I have a Force with di/si built in and have never used it once for sonar! Livescope is that easy.
There are several garmin groups on Facebook with a wealth of knowledge!
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I too am purchasing the 1022 bundle and have the same questions running through my head.
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I bought a 1022 bundle as well and once I have my new TM I will have it up front independent from a HELIX 10 that will be linked to the TM.
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I had the same idea when I was getting my Livescope setup so I went with the 106 sv on the bow for my Livescope and have the gt 54 hooked up for si/di/ tradition sonar plus mapping.Since getting this setup I use the Livescope 95 % of the time so I probably would have been fine getting the 1022 and saving some money.
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