Rum Buddies
Well-Known Member
I'm looking to upgrade the electronics on the boat and I want a mid to upper level combo unit. Anybody selling or have any recommendations?
quote:Originally posted by Whole in the Water
I just got a Lowrance LCX 37C sonor/chartplotter. It has a 8.4 inch screen (they also make a 10.5" screen model), 460,000 pixel resolution, 1000 watt power, dual frequency (50/200 mhz) transducer, with a fuel flow sensor and a Navionics Platium map card that shows bottom contours in 3D.
Lowrance has the easy T connector system so it is easy to install and change/upgrade. I can run my engine sensors right on the display screen as well. I also got the brand new broadband sonar enhancer module that boost the sonar signal up to 30,000 watts, so you can see down to 5,000 ft. in salt water (say hello to real fish arches, not misleading fish symbols). All this cost about $3,200.
Garmin doesn't even come close to this kind of resolution, power and functionality. The only way to do better is get into commercial grade equipment. That's my 2 bits.
quote:Originally posted by Poppa Swiss
i was looking at the Garmin yesteday and they have some awesome units. Totally easy to use and some pretty cool 3d and arial mapping features.
I'm looking that Garmin 520 - anybody have one?
quote:Originally posted by Poe
quote:Originally posted by Poppa Swiss
i was looking at the Garmin yesteday and they have some awesome units. Totally easy to use and some pretty cool 3d and arial mapping features.
I'm looking that Garmin 520 - anybody have one?
I have the Lowrance LMS 520c (very similar)and I am impressed with it other than it is single frequency. It has the ability to link with remote trolling motors, a VHF in an emergency will transmit my location, and I can add radar to this without upgrading the entire unit.
Due to unfortunate circumstances I may be forced to sell this if anyone is interested.
quote:Originally posted by baz
hey poe
if poppa doesnt take it
give me a shout!!
baz
quote:Originally posted by Poe
quote:Originally posted by Poppa Swiss
i was looking at the Garmin yesteday and they have some awesome units. Totally easy to use and some pretty cool 3d and arial mapping features.
I'm looking that Garmin 520 - anybody have one?
I have the Lowrance LMS 520c (very similar)and I am impressed with it other than it is single frequency. It has the ability to link with remote trolling motors, a VHF in an emergency will transmit my location, and I can add radar to this without upgrading the entire unit.
Due to unfortunate circumstances I may be forced to sell this if anyone is interested.