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Garmin EchoMAP UHD2 93SV or Ultra 106SV?
I just got a Livescope LVS34 and need to upgrade head units.
The choices I'm considering in the $1k range are:
- UHD2 93SV w/GT56($1,199)
- Ultra 106SV w/GT54 ($999) W/GT56, it's $1,819- a bit much.
Which is a better head unit, the UHV2 93SV or the 106SV Ultra? Anything in particular stand out?
I initially like the 106SV with both fresh and saltwater maps, since I fish both. Are the included maps decent, or will I end up buying upgraded maps?
Secondly, is the difference between the GT54 and the GT56 transducers a night and day difference?
I'm way behind in my knowledge, so I appreciate any help. Thanks in advance!
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Once again the difference between the GT54 and GT56 is power like the livescope. How much do you think you will be using the side imaging, down scan and sonar with livescope. Usually I’m only using those if I’m moving, all my fishing is done with livescope. I don’t use that transducer enough now to justify the cost for the difference. I would put my money to things that would help livescope or display resolution. Larger is better but I don’t know the resolution and specs between those units.
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Garmin Echomap UHD 9 and 12
126 with a 56 tranducer
2018 G3 Sportsman 17
2018 Yamaha F90 four stroke
Ultra 106sv bow/console
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That Echomap 126 is interesting.
If that price was to my door, I would buy right now, and be done with making decisions.
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What is your setup SuperDave?
Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.
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I have a 93sv UHD with GT54 transducer and the LVS32Originally Posted by gabowman
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I've been thinking about this at length, and I'm leaning toward the Ultra 106SV for several reasons...
1. Charts - It comes with fresh and saltwater charts for no extra cost, which I would use regularly
2. Networking ability - Having two Ethernet ports, I can run my livescope AND network it with my current 93SV without the need for a hub
3. Resolution - It has better pixel count than the UHD2 93SV And the GT54 is a good transducer, still a step up from my current transducer.
4. Cost - The unit is $999, but I have some BPS gift cards, so in the end, it will cost me the same out of pocket as a discontinued UHD 93SV.
So, for that price, I get a great screen, a great network and money in the bank.
The only other strong contender is the Ultra 126SV listed above with the GT56 transducer. I can't use my BPS gift cards for that, so it will end up costing me double. But that is tempting!
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Although the larger screen would be nice it sounds like a good decision to me.
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Okay, I've decided on my plan of action.
I'm going to return the LVS34 that was $1,200+ after tax
Buy the Ultra 106SV for $999 - gift cards = $699
Buy a used LVS32 for $330 shipped. (I'm perfectly happy with the LVS32 images)
Sell my existing Echomap 93SV (for $330?)
AND... add iPilot to my Riptide Autopilot with the extra cash.
I think this is the best plan of action for me. Spot-lock would be more valuable to me than a slight upgrade in imaging.
And later, I might be able to upgrade to a GT56 transducer if I can sell the GT54 for $200 or so. I guess we will see.
Feels good to finally have a solid decision. No more torturing myself, looking at specs and weighing options. Quite a relief, actually.
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Sounds like a good plan to me.
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