Second plotter with HDS 9 Live

[M1SF1T]

Looks like I'm going to pick up a Simrad NSS 12 Evo3S. It's just the cheaper by a significant amount and as far as I can tell comparable in performance to HDS Pro and compatible with my HDS Live. I guess with the Simrad Evo4 moving in to their top spot Evo3s are going on sale.

It comes loaded with C-map US Enhanced charts. I'm guessing that's similar to what's loaded in my Lowrance? If I buy a C-map card to get better mapping, how much difference is that? I guess it's C-Map Reveal that would be compatible with both the plotters. Will I be able to display Rockfish areas?

 

[Roberth]

As you add more things you do end up needing the Nep2 hub. Two screens Radar and autopilot start to take up ports.

I’ve stuck to Lowrance, they drop in price like clockwork on bass pro and now harbour chandler/ gps city with refurbished and last years model. Lots used on eBay and Facebook marketplace too. Easier to find Lowrance units and parts than simrad it seems.

I’ve done the same. Got 2 HDS12 Live’s for $2400 each when they were discontinued and sold my HDS9 Live’s for $1800 each. Connected autopilot(great for fishing alone) and Yamaha engine display.