New fish finder

[MNice]

Budget, $300, sonar only, no GPS. Looking at garmin 201DV, 501c & 301DV.

The 201DV is a downvu, 501 is color, no DV, 301 color DV, smaller screen.

Opinions, experiences, suggestions and comments welcome. Thanks!!

[mamohr686]

I would take a larger screen over color if it was up to me. Also, I wouldn't be without a GPS. You can find some good deals on auction sites or the bargain cave and get the best of both worlds in your price range. Usually the best deals on new units are when a model has been discontinued, the only downside is getting an outdated or discontinued model fixed if it has issues.

[leech~~]

I wouldn't be without a GPS either but it does add a $100 or more for a chip. If your trying to keep the cost down.

[MNice]

Thanks, I should have noted I already have a hand held GPS that I use with a chip, I use it on the boat & wheeler for ice fishing. The new sonar is for the boat only.

thanks again

[gwiff100]

after going one summer just using my LX-7 with highspeed transducer and using the chart mode. and my phone as the gps... this year I upgraded to the Elite 5 HDI no way will I be without gps and sonar on one unit... too much of a hassle

just my opinion.