H20c

[Presco]

Now that they've been discontinued, is anyone familiar with a handheld product on the market that can be used with Navionics and Lakemaster chips?

Also, I think I can get an aftermarket H20c, wondering what peoples thoughts are on them? I've heard great reports, but I've also heard they are very hit or miss, lots of issues with GPS lock and such. This would make me nervous getting an aftermarket or used one.

Would love some advise from people. Thanks.

[thrax]

I have heard of the problems guys have had with the H20C, but can't say I've had any issues with mine, works like a charm, and works great considering I also use Lowrance gps/sonar units on my boat, the ability to essentially effortlessly transfer data between different units is great for me. Everything I do/mark all summer in the boat is quickly loaded to the H2OC and available for winter use and vice versa. I've actually had more trouble with GPS on my boat units and its worked as a serviceable backup when something goes wrong on the boat. Prices should be getting discounted, I bought mine at an L and M Fleet store in northern MN brand new for $170, that was over 2 years ago, yes it was the color unit, keep looking and you can get them at a very affordable price.

Not sure how many others have, but I did pick up a new HDS5 last year, thought the unit worked great for me and I had no trouble with it, but am having tons of trouble getting the "portable package" for it for ice use, I have scoured the internet and they are on backorder/out of stock everywhere. I am on a list to get one at a few places if they ever come in, and look forward to having the gps/sonar combined in one unit for ice fishing, and can't wait to see how well the unit reads in ice fishing conditions. The sonar was fantastic in summer, can just imagine how well it could work in winter, either in flasher mode or just scroll screen or maybe even split screen with both.

[Bigtime22]

I have had my H20c for over 3 years now and have had zero issues with it. I have heard of problems, but in most cases I think it may be a little user error.

[rcatcherman]

Mine has been problem free for 3 years also..

[JesseParker1]

Who wants to know where there is a good deal going on? I just got back from "the worlds foremost outfiters" and they had the H20 on sale for $269.99, but there is an ad in the new catalog that has them for $169.99. I asked them if they would honor it and they did! It is like getting a lakemaster chip for free!

Now who wants to give me some good coordinates of Red Lake?

[thrax]

Red Lake? Coordinates? Somebody probably has some, but its too large and fish move too much. I've thought I had some before only to find out no, so now I drill, fish, catch, and if not catching, move until you do.

[canman]

I have the black and white version. I also agree with the other comments...a very good unit. Even better with a chip. I've used mine deer hunting with it on an in my coat pocket and it maintains a link to the satalites..