Thread: Elite-7 Information

Originally Posted by Crappiewhipped

Mike, Is the HDS-7 a Gen1 ? The reason I am asking is I want to add LGC-4000 to my Gen1 and wanted to know how you like it.Thanks

Yes it's Gen1. I like it, I believe the 5X per second refresh gives you faster refresh when running at high speeds, and near heading sensor quality when slow trolling or trying to hold on a waypoint. I'll probably add another LGC-4000 on the bow for the Elite-7.
I don't think anything on the market right now can touch garmins 10X per second though.

Originally Posted by mduncan62

Yes it's Gen1. I like it, I believe the 5X per second refresh gives you faster refresh when running at high speeds, and near heading sensor quality when slow trolling or trying to hold on a waypoint. I'll probably add another LGC-4000 on the bow for the Elite-7.
I don't think anything on the market right now can touch garmins 10X per second though.

I,m also int. in the elite 7 with LGC-4000. What do you mean by-near heading sensor quality when slow trolling or trying to hold on a WP. Does this mean it will put you real close to your WP? Tks

Originally Posted by mduncan62

Yes it's Gen1. I like it, I believe the 5X per second refresh gives you faster refresh when running at high speeds, and near heading sensor quality when slow trolling or trying to hold on a waypoint. I'll probably add another LGC-4000 on the bow for the Elite-7.
I don't think anything on the market right now can touch garmins 10X per second though.

Why not network em and use the same 4000?

Originally Posted by LR77

I,m also int. in the elite 7 with LGC-4000. What do you mean by-near heading sensor quality when slow trolling or trying to hold on a WP. Does this mean it will put you real close to your WP? Tks

In my experience with the unit, yes. I am able to navigate to and hold on WP with more ease and accuracy.

Originally Posted by Rees Guide

Why not network em and use the same 4000?

When I switched over to a single HDS and LSS unit on the console, I moved the LSS ducer and LGC-4000 to the Transom. Having the bow mounted Elite-7 using the LGC-4k on the transom would put me of 16-18ft. That would render the unit useless for navigation.

Originally Posted by mduncan62

Yes it's Gen1. I like it, I believe the 5X per second refresh gives you faster refresh when running at high speeds, and near heading sensor quality when slow trolling or trying to hold on a waypoint. I'll probably add another LGC-4000 on the bow for the Elite-7.
I don't think anything on the market right now can touch garmins 10X per second though.

Mike, thanks for the help.

Found these comparison shots on another site from a reviewer that was using touch vs. Elite-7

Here is the HDS9 Touch image:



And the Elite 7 same structure:



Another showing target separation, fish next to the tree.




Credit John (fishton)

mduncan62- Thanks for the info on the new Elite 7. I am very interested in this unit and when you can get to use it, I would be very interested in your evaluations. I have read enough on this forum to respect your opinion and honest evulation of something. I have a HDS 7 without structure scan that I am considering changing to the Elite 7 rather than the installation nightmare associated with adding structure scan. I would welcome any comparisions and comments as you evulate these two systems. Thanks for your valued opinions