Thread: garmin echomap 73sv

Originally Posted by brownie

I know this unit is new wanting to see how it compares to the hb899 especially in the side imaging. I know the garmin is a little more expensive but not by much after the transducer exchange.

Personally id get the Garmin great units for the money here is a link to some pictures.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/garmin...7628438217781/

Here is to see what what lakes is on the built in maps

Search Garmin LakeVü Lakes

I just went through this issue and after really looking hard at this issue I chose to upgrade from HB to Garmin. Take a look at the 93sv because at the suggested retail price of $1199 it is just hard to beat. I think Garmin has dominated the land, air, and salt water market and now is going to push hard into the fresh water market this year.

Yeah that unit looks amazing I think I am just getting over anxious to get a si unit. I'm just gonna have to wait and be patient if I could find that 93 on sale for 50-100 less I'd pull the trigger on it. I that might be awhile tho since it just came out. I just have a hard time letting go of the $ but if I settle for anything less I think I'd always regret it. Shopping for these things is as bad as buying a new truck.

Brownie have you called BBG Marine or Universal Mania and got a quote ?

Originally Posted by Defiant

Brownie have you called BBG Marine or Universal Mania and got a quote ?

Exactly what I was going to say.

I was under the impression that garmin has MAP
pricing and dealers can't sell for less I may be wrong but that's what I heard

brownie ,I think they can not advertise any lower price but can sell at a lower than MAP price. I bought my elite 7 hdi and got a better than MAP price from bbg marine, but other dealers will sell lower also. Go to web site and place the unit "in the cart". you can remove if not satisfied. You can save a few bucks doing this..........Good Luck.... crappie1133

Thanks for the heads up I look to take the leap in the next 2 weeks.