Depth Finder/GPS question?

[Big Cat Dad]

I am a first time boat owner and I'm getting a River Pro 176 HiPro. I know this is a personal preference question but I was just wondering if some people could give me a little feedback on pro's/con's of certain models. I am looking at wanting a depth finder/gps for around $700. These are current models I am looking at: Lowrance LMS 339c, Lowrance 332c, Eagle Fish Elite 642c, Humminbird 787C2. Any information will be very helpful.

[carlcmc]

lowrance or humingbird, but not the eagle. its just a poorer quality version of lowrance. IMHO you should go with the lowrance. get a combo finder/graph.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I too feel that Lowrance makes the best unit for the money... I ahve always ran them on my boat and have never had a problem.

[Cliff Wagenbach]

I also give my vote for the Lowrance graphs and GPS.

Great units and easy to operate.

If you have the mounting room and the price is right, I would go with seperate GPS and Sonar units! Much handier and also easier to read that way!

Cliff

[Big Cat Dad]

Thanks for the info. I think I'll probably go with the Lowrance but I was just wondering if anyone has a humminbird with the 3D view on the graph. It looks pretty handy and seems to give you a really good view. Thanks again.

[S.D. Ice Angular]

I am very plesed with my "LMS-337C DF" it works very well.

[marine_man]

Any reason you're not looking at the 334 Lowrance? It's got a built in GPS receiver which means you can take it anywhere (pickup in the winter, etc)...

marine_man

[Big Cat Dad]

Well I think the 339 is virtually the same outfit as the 334 but just a little more powerful. 4,000 W peak to peak power vs. 2,400 W. I could be wrong though.

Marine_man, are you originally from Lisbon? One of my good college buddies graduated high school from Lisbon. Thanks for the info.

[Satchmo]

Hey guys, be careful about buying the GPS units with built-in antennas. They should work very well in open boats, but could have potential problems when placed in behind windshields with the suntop or bimini top on your rig. They should be excellent bow units though. Just something to think about.

[marine_man]

Big Cat Dad... nope.. I'm a transplant from MN... sorry!

marine_man